WorksheetsDrill press, Router, ROuter Table, and Combo Sander Practice
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Small work should be held on the drill press:
in your hands.
in a vise or firmly clamped.
by an assistant.
never; it should be cut with a hand-held drill.
When operating the drill press you should:
keep your head away from your work, so an eye shield is not necessary.
always use eye protection.
wear an eye shield only if aluminum is being drilled.
All the answers
Drill press: Remove the chuck key from the chuck to prevent:
the chuck from being damaged.
breaking the chuck key.
the chuck key from being thrown out at a tremendous speed.
the chuck from becoming unbalanced.
Drill press: If a drill bit catches in your work causing the work to revolve:
exert more feed pressure.
stop the machine immediately if possible without endangering yourself. Otherwise, move away from the machine.
grab the work piece with your hand.
decrease feed pressure.
Drill press: Large bits should be run at:
Higher speeds.
Lower speeds.
It doesn’t matter.
None of the above.
The router should be unplugged when installing or changing bits.
True
False
The router bit should be bottomed out in the collet.
True
False
The router should be moved in a direction such that the cut is made against the cutter rotation.
True
False
Router: It is a good idea to make several light cuts rather than one heavy cut.
True
False
When using a hand-held router, the workpiece should be clamped or otherwise held in place.
True
False
Router Table: The workpiece should be moved in a direction:
that is oriented closest to due north.
away from the operator.
such that the cut is made against the cutter rotation.
such that the cut is made with the cutter rotation.
When installing a router bit in the router table:
the collet and lock nut should be above the table.
the collet may be tightened by hand.
the collet may be tightened with one wrench.
use pliers.
When routing small or narrow pieces,
use a push stick.
use a backer board.
use a fence with a small or no opening.
any or all of the above, depending on the circumstances.
Combination Disc/Belt Sander: When using the disk sander, you should hold your work against the:
rim.
center.
upward motion side.
downward motion side.
You should feed stock into the abrasive material of the sander:
as fast as possible.
with light to moderate pressure.
with heavy pressure.
only with your right hand.
