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WorksheetsBelt/Disc Sander Operations Review Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
The two main parts of this machine are:
The Drill and the Saw.
The Belt (flat loop) and the Disc (round circle).
The Hammer and the Nail.
The Top and Bottom.
On the Disc Sander, you must ONLY sand on the side where the disc is moving:
Right.
Left.
Down (towards the table).
Up.
If you sand on the "Up" side of the disc, what happens?
It gets quieter.
Nothing.
The workpiece can fly up and hit you (Kickback).
It sands better.
How should you hold the wood?
Firmly flat on the table.
In the air.
With one finger.
Loosely.
The "Grit" of the sandpaper refers to:
The price.
The brand name.
The color.
How rough or smooth it is.
Which sandpaper is rougher and removes wood faster?
80 Grit (Low number).
220 Grit (High number).
Polishing cloth.
Smooth paper.
When using the Belt Sander, you should:
Hold the wood in one spot.
Move the wood side-to-side to use the whole belt.
Turn it off while sanding.
Press as hard as you can.
If you press too hard against the sander:
Your fingers might slip.
The paper will get clogged.
All of the above.
The wood will burn.
What is used to clean sawdust out of the belt or disc?
A rock.
Your shoe.
A rubber eraser stick (cleaning stick).
A wet sponge.
The gap between the table and the sanding disc should be:
Large.
Wide enough for a hand.
It doesn't matter.
Very small (1/8 inch or less) so wood doesn't get stuck.
Can you sand metal on a sander designed for wood?
Only aluminum.
No, sparks can start a fire in the sawdust.
Yes, anytime.
Only if it is shiny.
To sand an angle, you can:
Tilt the machine.
Tilt the table.
Bend the wood.
Use a broken disc.
If the sanding belt is torn or ripped, you should:
Sand on the edge.
Put tape on it.
Turn off the machine and tell the instructor.
Use it anyway.
When sanding small pieces, it is safest to:
Don't sand them.
Let go of them.
Use a clamp or locking pliers to hold the piece.
Use your fingernails.
The "Platen" is:
The switch.
The metal plate behind the sanding belt that gives you a flat surface.
The dust bag.
The power cord.
Always wait for the machine to:
Catch fire.
Stop before sanding.
Reach full speed before sanding.
Make a noise.
Sanding "End Grain" (the cut end of a board) usually:
Requires no sandpaper.
Is impossible.
Is very fast.
Burns easily, so use light pressure.
Safety glasses are:
Only for teachers.
Required because dust and grit fly off the machine.
Optional.
Sunglasses are fine.
Loose clothing or hoodie strings near the sander are:
Safe.
Dangerous because they can get caught in the spinning belt.
Required.
Good for dusting.
After turning off the sander, never:
Reset the table.
Take your project.
Clean the area.
Leave until it stops completely.
