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WorksheetsBand Saw Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The motion of the band saw blade can best be described as:
moving in the down direction in a rotating continuous loop
rotating in the up direction in a continuous loop
moving up and down in a reciprocating motion
rotating from below the table and toward the wood, with the teeth pointed toward the surface of the wood
The band saw table can be checked to be sure that it is square (at a right angle to the blade) by:
using a square
using a ruler or tape measure
using a block of wood
looking at it with your eye
How many inches away from the blade should your hands and fingers be at all times:
at least 3 inches
at least 4 inches
at least 2 inches
at least 1 inch
What should be on the machine table when the saw is in operation?
only the piece of wood that you are going to cut
a square and any other tools you may need
all of the pieces of your project
all the pieces that you plan to cut that day
The teeth of a properly installed band saw blade should be pointing:
down and toward the table
up and away from the table
it doesn't matter, the teeth will cut properly when pointing in any direction
down any towards the back of the machine
True or False: It is ok to walk away from the band saw if the blade is still in motion as long as you have turned it off.
true
false
True or False: The band saw can make either straight or curved cuts.
true
false
If you are cutting a piece of wood that is too small to allow your hands to stay a safe distance away from the blade, then you can:
use a "push stick"
cut the wood as long as you are careful
use a file or screwdriver instead of your hands
adjust the table angle to make it more difficult to get your fingers near the blade
You use a ___________ cut when cutting curves.
relief
waste
scrap
curve
True or False: You should always cut directly on the line without leaving room for sanding.
true
false
The blade guide that you need to adjust should be how high above the surface of the material?
1/4 inch
1/2 inch
it doesn't matter
3/4 inch
You should never attempt to cut a round object using a power tool unless you have first advised the teacher. One method that the teacher may suggest to help you to hold and stabilize a round piece of wood would be to use a:
V-Block
Push stick
Chuck Key
Bar Clamp
Two cutting guides for the band saw that were demonstrated in class. When properly adjusted and used, these guides will help you to make cuts that are straight and more accurate. The two guides demonstrated were:
the rip fence which is used when you are cutting in the same direction as the grain, and the miter gauge with is used when you are cutting across the grain
the miter gauge, which is used for cutting in the same direction as the grain. The rip fence which is used when cutting at a right angle to the grain
the rip fence and miter gauge are interchangeable. Either can be used for cross cutting or rip cutting
you don't need anything just use your hands
If a small piece of wood were to become caught in the throat plate, what should you do:
turn off the machine and wait for it to come to a complete stop before using a scrap piece of wood to remove it
remove it with your hand while the machine is running
turn off off the machine and remove the material before the blade comes to a complete stop
leave it there and wait for someone else to deal with it
In class we discussed a general rule about how fast you should cut when using a power tool. The rule discussed was stated as follows:
you should cut at a rate that is slower than the machine is capable of cutting
you should cut as fast as the machine is able to cut
you should at a rate that is equal to 1/2 in per second
you should cut based on the sound of the machine, you can tell if you are cutting too fast because the wood will vibrate and the machine will make a sound
It is never recommended to back out of a cut when the machine is running, however, on the band saw one exception that was discussed was when you are:
making relief cuts
cutting hard woods such as oak or maple
using pine or other soft woods
making 2 parallel cuts
True or False: The band saw gets its name because the blade is one continuous band.
true
false
True or False: It is safe to keep your hands behind the blade in an attempt to pull your material through the cut.
true
false
Where should you never stand when using the band saw in case the blade breaks
to the right
behind the machine
to the left
What should you do if the blade comes off the upper and lower wheels:
turn the machine off and get the teacher
nothing it will be fine
leave it for the next person
attempt to change it yourself
