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Jointer Exam

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Use the image to label the different parts.

2.

Use the image to label the different parts.

3.
Question Image

Match the different descriptions with their parts.

a)

Supports the material as it is going into the cutter head.  Is slightly lower than outfeed table

1.

Infeed table

b)

Supports the material as it leaves the cutter head.  Is slightly higher than the infeed table

2.

Outfeed table

c)
Turns the machine on and off
3.

On/off switch

d)

Vertical reference surface that provides support for the material, it’s angle can be adjusted

4.

Fence

e)

Covers the cutter head so the user doesn’t get hurt

5.

Cutter head guard

4.
Question Image

Match the different descriptions with their parts.

a)

Allows adjustment of the fence’s location to make wider or narrower cuts

1.

Fence width clamp

b)

Allows adjustment of the fence’s angle

2.

Fence angle clamp

c)

Adjusts the fence’s angle

3.

Fence angle handle

d)

Adjusts the fence’s width

4.

Fence width wheel

5.

Match the following definitions with their terms.

a)

When the force of the cutter head throws the material

1.

Kickback

b)

Jointing the widest part of the board

2.

Surface jointing

c)

Jointing the narrowest part of the board

3.

Edge jointing

6.

Where is the kickback zone on the jointer?

7.

When surface jointing, you should use...

a)

Push blocks

b)

A push stick

c)
A spotter
d)

Your hands

8.

The jointer can only cut wood.

a)
True
b)
False
9.

If your board is warped, we always want the ​ (a)   side to be down.

Choose from the below words
cupped
spikey
long
short
10.

Match the following wood warps with their name

a)

1.

Bowed

b)

2.

Kink

c)

3.

Crook

d)

4.

Cup

e)

5.

Twist

11.

The first part of the board that should be jointed is the ​ (a)   , then you should joint the ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
length
grain
surface
edge
12.

Reorder the following steps to adjust the fence's width.

a)

Loosen the fence width clamp

b)

Turn the fence width wheel

c)

Tighten the fence width clamp

1)
2)
3)
13.

Reorder the following steps to adjust the fence's angle.

a)

Loosen the fence angle clamp

b)

Adjust the fence with the fence angle handle

c)

Tighten the fence angle clamp

1)
2)
3)
14.

On a jointer, you shouldn't make a cut that is deeper than...

a)
1/8
b)
1/4
c)
1/16
d)
1/32
15.

A foreign object that would ruin the blades on the jointer is

a)
Screws
b)
Nails
c)
Staples
d)
All of the above
16.

Material should be at least 10” long, ½” thick, and 1” wide when being cut on the jointer. Why?

a)
Keeps your hands away from the blade
b)
The material will hold together
c)
Prevents kickback
d)
All of the above
17.

When can you walk away from the jointer?

a)
The machine is off and not running
b)
The machine is off
c)
The machine is unplugged
d)
The vacuum is closed
18.

How does the jointer cut?

a)
Removes a thin layer of wood from the bottom
b)
Removes a thick layer of wood from the side
c)
Removes a thick layer of wood from the bottom
d)
Removes a thick layer of wood from the top
19.

When you are done with the machine, common courtesy says...

a)
Clean the machine for the next person
b)
Leave the machine on for the next person
c)
Take the push blocks with you
d)
Unplug the machine for the next person