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Power Saws

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a Band Saw?

a)

A circular saw blade that needs to be moved up and down.

b)

A power saw that cuts through tougher objects.

c)

A power saw with a long, vertical sharp blade.

d)

A saw used to make accurate crosscuts and miters

2.

An abrasive saw known as a cut-off saw or?

(a)  

3.

I am not able to use a circular saw to cut trees.

a)

True

b)

Depends on the tree.

c)

False

4.

What is the best saws/saw to cut thick wood planks?


(NOT INCLUDING TREES)

a)

Circular Saw

b)

Panel Saws

c)

Chop Saw

d)

Table Saw

5.

How many types of power saws are there?

a)

25+

b)

15

c)

20

d)

18

e)

6

6.

Trigger locks should always be activated when a power tool is in use.

a)

False

b)

True

7.

Electric tools get their power from ____.

a)

Hand pumps

b)

an AC (wall plug) or DC (battery) source

c)

fluid pressure

d)

a gasoline-powered compressor

8.

What is a crosscut?

a)

A cut made across the grain of a piece of lumber, at a 90 degree angle to the edge.

b)

A cut made across the top of a piece of lumber, usually at a 45 degree angle.

c)

A cut made across a concrete wall at a 120 degree angle.

d)

A cut made across copper tubing at a 180 degree angle.

9.

_____________________ is a particular hazard with circular saws.

a)

Trigger lock.

b)

Kickback.

c)

Clipping.

d)

None of the above.

10.

What is "torque?"

a)

A twisting force that produces rotation.

b)

A nerd in school.

c)

A jumping up and down motion.

d)

A rolling motion.

11.

What are some of the main parts to a circular saw blade?

a)

Tooth, hook angle, and gullet.

b)

Nut, bolt and washer.

c)

Screw driver, tooth, and washer.

d)

Anchor bolt, copper wire and sand paper.

12.

More teeth make a smoother cut but slower cut.

a)

True.

b)

False.

13.

Fewer teeth make a slower but rougher cut.

a)

True.

b)

False.