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WorksheetsBelt Sander Safety
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 20mins
When sanding you should try to distribute the heat and friction caused by the sanding process by:
pressing the wood against the sand paper with moderate pressure while moving the wood back and forth to spread the heat and friction across a larger area of the sandpaper
pressing hard against the sand paper so that you can complete the sanding as quick as possible
you do not need to be concerned about the heat and friction if you have used the saw correctly because the surface of the wood will already be smooth.
the heat and friction will only be a problem after 2 minutes of constant sanding
The belt sander we have in the room can also be called a combination sander because of what 2 sanders it features:
belt and disc
disc and spindle
circle and belt
belt and spindle
Before sanding you should first cut the wood to no more than ______ of an inch away from the line.
1/8
1/4
3/8
1/16
How do you check that the table is square (at an exact right angle) to the sandpaper?
Using a try square
you can use anything you think is an exact right angle
there's no way to tell the table is square
use your eye to see if it is right
True or False: When sanding wood on the machine, the table provides a flat and even surface for you to place your wood so that it does not move or rock when being sanded.
true
false
True or False: You are allowed to hold your wood in the air and attempt to sand it.
True
False
True or False: It is safe to use the machine if the belt or disc is loose or ripped.
True
False
True or False: You should always force your material into the sandpaper so it removes the material quicker.
True
False
True or False: Your material should never be touching the belt/disc when turning on the machine.
True
False
What button starts and stops the machine?
the green button starts it and the red button stops it
the green button stops it and the red button starts it
the blue button does both
trick question no button starts and stops it you just unplug it from the wall
What personal protection equipment should be worn when using the belt/disc sander
Safety glasses, dust mask, hearing protection and gloves
Safety glasses, dust mask, and gloves
Safety glasses, dust mask and hearing protection
Safety glasses and dust mask
1. Where should the stock being sanded be held if the sanding disc rotates in a counterclockwise direction?
Center to right edge of the disc
Center to left edge of the disc
Center to top edge of the disc
Center to bottom edge of the disc
On most disc sanders the table can be adjusted _______ degrees
25
35
45
60
What number is the Sanding Disc
(a)
What number is the Sanding Belt
(a)
What number is the on-off switch
(a)
What number is the Belt Track Adjusting
(a)
It is safe to stand up the wood vertically and sand the face of a board with the belt sander.
True
False
Which statement is an example of proper sanding machine use?
Press the wood really hard into the sand paper.
Lift your wood off the table when sanding.
Press your wood against the upward moving side of the disc.
Keep the wood moving and press light against the sandpaper.
You should turn on the dust collector when using the sanding machine.
True
False
