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WorksheetsBandsaw Operations Review Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The bandsaw cuts using:
A spinning disc
A rigid bar
A reciprocating blade
A continuous loop blade
The guard height should be:
All the way up
1/4 inch above material
Touching material
1 inch above material
Use a Push Stick when:
Resawing
Cutting metal
Hands would be near the blade
Cutting large boards
To cut tight curves:
Use a wider blade
Use Relief Cuts
Twist the blade
Cut very fast
The Danger Zone is:
To the left of the saw
Directly in front of the blade
Under the table
Behind the saw
To back out of a cut:
Pull back while running
Turn off and wait for stop
Twist and pull
Yank quickly
Remove small scraps with:
Fingers
The next piece of wood
A stick or brush
Compressed air
The Fence is used for:
Crosscutting
Cutting curves
Straight ripping cuts
Stopping the wood
A rhythmic clicking sound means:
The belt is loose
The guide is touching
Possible cracked blade
The saw is working
Blade Tracking refers to:
The speed of the blade
The blade riding center on the wheels
The cut line
The tension
Wood must be held:
With pliers
In the air
At an angle
Flat on the table
Narrow blades are for:
Straight cuts
Metal only
Thick wood
Tight curves
Cutting round stock requires:
Slow speed
A helper
Strong grip
A V-Block
The Miter Gauge slot allows for:
Using a miter gauge for crosscuts
Water drainage
Dust collection
Blade changing
Stopping the machine:
Press stop and walk away
Press stop and wait for motion to cease
Use the foot brake instantly
Unplug it
Before starting, ensure:
The guard is set correctly
The blade is moving
The light is off
The door is open
Forcing the cut can cause:
Faster work
Less dust
Cleaner cuts
Blade drift or breakage
Cut on the:
Center of the board
Waste side of the line
Line itself
Good side of the line
Resawing is difficult because:
The guard gets in the way
It requires high speed
The wood burns
The blade wanders (drift)
The foot brake is used to:
Start the saw
Stop the blade quickly
Adjust table tilt
Change speeds
