WOOD LAB SAFETY EXAM
GENERAL LAB SAFETY. Multiple Choice
1. Eye protection must be used to:
a. improve your vision.
b. prevent eyestrain.
c. prevent flying particles, sawdust, foreign objects or corrosive substances from entering
your eyes.
d. magnify small objects.
2. Floors, aisles, and passageways must be kept clear of wood, tools, material, oil or grease
spots, and other objects:
a. because they may cause someone to slip or trip and fall.
b. unless you are in a hurry.
c. because they are unsightly.
d. because they cause more work for the custodians.
3. Rags wet with linseed oil, solvents, or finishing products must always be:
a. folded neatly and placed on a shelf.
b. discarded in an approved metal waste container with a lid, to prevent spontaneous
combustion.
c. wadded up and thrown in the trash.
d. left on the floor.
4. Loose clothing, jewelry and long hair must be securely fastened or removed:
a. before operating any machine.
b. before the end of class.
c. only when you are assisting the instructor.
d. only when it will not affect your fashion look.
5. Carry long objects:
a. like a spear.
b. with the back end high.
c. with the front end high.
d. with one hand.
6. You must not talk to, or distract the attention of, a person operating a machine because:
a. conversation slows down the flow of work.
b. it is not polite.
c. the distracted operator or others may be injured.
d. it is too noisy for conversation in the lab.
7. All accidents and injuries, no matter how slight, must be:
a. ignored.
b. reported to health services immediately.
c. reported to the instructor immediately.
d. None of the above.
8. Wearing gloves when operating machinery is:
a. considered a safe practice on a cold day.
b. safe, provided the gloves are not made of leather.
c. permissible if the machine is dirty.
d. not a safe practice because the gloves may get caught in moving parts and pull your hand
into the machine.
9. All special setups, including removal of any safety equipment, must be:
a. checked by another student.
b. approved by the instructor or instructional aide.
c. need not be approved if you know what you are doing.
d. done quickly while no one is watching.
10. When sweeping scraps from a machine or workbench:
a. use your hands to show how tough you are.
b. use a piece of wood or a brush since there may be sharp or jagged particles among the
scraps.
c. use compressed air.
d. leave the scraps to show how hard you are working.
11. When lifting a heavy object you should:
a. get help.
b. keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
c. use a lever, dolly, jack, forklift, wheels, or rollers.
d. do one or more of the above, depending on the situation.
12. When you enter a lab or class session other than your own,
a. you may start working immediately.
b. you must get permission to work from every instructor and instructional aide prior to
working.
c. you must report to the instructor and aide in the room in which you are working.
d. you can’t work; this is not allowed.
13. The following are causes of accidents in the wood lab:
a. Rushing or hurrying
b. Overconfidence
c. Fatigue
d. Ignorance
e. All of the above
14. Sharp edge tools are
a. a pipe dream.
b. scary.
c. more dangerous than dull edge tools.
d. safer to use than dull edge tools.
15. Compressed air may be used to dust yourself off under the following circumstances:
a. never.
b. on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
c. if no one is looking.
d. if you’re wearing pants.
TABLE SAW. Multiple Choice
16. All students must be checked out on the table saw:
a. at the beginning of each semester.
b. only if you are in the Intro to Woodworking class.
c. only if you haven’t used it before.
d. every time you use it.
17. The blade-guard must be in place on the saw except:
a. when you are cutting large stock.
b. when ripping stock between 2” and 5” wide.
c. when the instructor has authorized its removal for special setups.
d. for short pieces which tend to be caught under the guard.
18. Adjustments are to be made while:
a. the saw is shut off and the blade is coasting.
b. the saw is running, providing you have the instructor’s permission.
c. the blade is lowered below the table.
d. the blade is at a complete stop and the main power switch is off.
19. A pushstick must be used when you are:
a. ripping narrow (less than 6” wide) pieces.
b. adjusting the saw.
c. turning on the saw.
d. crosscutting with a sled.
20. The shortest piece you may rip cut without special permission is:
a. 6”.
b. 8”.
c. 10”.
d. 12”.
21. Freehand cutting without the aid of the fence or crosscut guide is:
a. permitted when stock is too large for the table.
b. okay if permission is received from the instructor.
c. never permitted because of the danger.
d. permitted if the operator has help.
22. You must never back the wood away from the blade:
a. without first rolling up your sleeves.
b. while the saw is running, due to the danger of a kickback.
c. without giving a signal.
d. except when sawdust or scraps are on the table.
23. If you are in the middle of a cut and the workpiece gets stuck:
a. back the piece away from the blade and then fix the problem.
b. back the piece out and try again.
c. force it.
d. turn off the saw by gently bumping the red Start/Stop paddle with your knee.
24. Reaching over the saw blade or passing wood over the saw blade when it is running:
a. speeds up the operation.
b. is dangerous and forbidden.
c. shows you are handy with machines.
d. lets you feed wood into the saw faster.
25. When “tailing off” the helper must remember to:
a. pick up scraps off the floor as the operator starts the cut.
b. hold the stock and pull it gently away from the saw once the operator starts the cut.
c. support the stock from underneath, but not grasp it.
d. pull the stock faster if the operator is too slow.
26. When ripping stock, you should push the piece that is against the fence clear of the saw
blade and onto the outfeed table. Failure to do so may result in:
a. damage to the blade.
b. pinching the board.
c. a kickback.
d. None of the above.
27. At the end of a rip cut, your left hand should be:
a. on your head.
b. holding on to the offcut.
c. resting on the table.
d. off the table.
JOINTER. True or False
28. Wood less than ¼" thickness must not be jointed on its face.
TRUE
29. End grain may not be jointed on the jointer.
TRUE
30. A pushstick is necessary when edge jointing stock lower than the height of the fence.
TRUE
31. The depth of cut should be 1/32” for most jointer cuts.
TRUE
32. The maximum depth of cut is 1/16”.
TRUE
33. Operations involving rabbeting, beveling, chamfering, tapering, “stop cuts” or “drop
cuts” need not be approved by the instructor.
FALSE
34. The concave or most stable side of the stock should be toward the table.
TRUE
35. You must push the stock past the knives so the guard can close and cover the knives
before picking up the stock.
TRUE
MITER SAW. Multiple Choice
48. The margin of safety for the miter saw is:
a. 2 inches.
b. 3 inches.
c. 4 inches.
d. 6 inches.
49. The miter saw is used for:
a. cutting rough lumber to final length.
b. cutting surfaced lumber to final length.
c. cutting rough lumber to rough length.
d. ripping lumber to width.
50. After completing the cut,
a. jump for joy.
b. raise the blade slowly without disturbing the workpiece.
c. raise the blade quickly and allow it to stop.
d. allow the blade to stop before raising it.
51. When using a stop to cut a workpiece to a set length,
a. it doesn’t matter how the workpiece is positioned relative to the stop.
b. the offcut must be held in place by the operator
c. the piece between the stop and blade must be held in place by the operator.
d. stops are for wimps; never use them.
BAND SAW. Multiple Choice
52. Adjust the upper guide and guard:
a. when the power is shut off but the saw is coasting.
b. within ¾” of the stock while cutting if the blade is not tracking properly.
c. to the exact thickness of the stock before the power is turned on.
d. to about ¼” above the stock when the machine is at a full stop.
53. Cuts made on the band saw should be planned so that:
a. small curves can be cut by twisting the blade.
b. relief cuts are used to minimize back-out on long cuts and small radii.
c. the final cut is made while the saw is coasting to a stop.
d. All of the above.
54. Stock with a round or otherwise irregular base:
a. may be cut provided that the operator has adjusted the tilting table.
b. requires a special band saw.
c. may be cut only with a special setup cutting jig such as a v-block.
d. should be cut fast while the instructor is not looking.
55. If it becomes necessary to back out of a long cut, you should:
a. yell for help.
b. turn off the motor. Bring the blade to a complete stop and then back the stock out
carefully.
c. try to turn the stock on the blade.
d. rapidly back the stock out.
56. When you are finished using the band saw you should:
a. turn it off and walk away; the blade will stop eventually on its own.
b. turn it off and step on the brake with all your weight to stop the saw.
c. turn it off and gently apply the brake until the blade is stopped.
d. take a short break.
57. Should the band saw blade break while the machine is in motion:
a. run for your life.
b. shut off the power if possible, keeping yourself and others clear. Notify your instructor.
c. back your stock away from the blade immediately to avoid damage to the stock.
d. continue cutting until the blade comes to a stop.
DRILL PRESS. Multiple Choice
58. Small work should be held on the drill press:
a. in your hands.
b. in a vise or firmly clamped.
c. by an assistant.
d. never; it should be cut with a hand-held drill.
59. When operating the drill press you should:
a. keep your head away from your work, so an eye shield is not necessary.
b. always use eye protection.
c. wear an eye shield only if aluminum is being drilled.
d. All of the above.
60. Remove the chuck key from the chuck to prevent:
a. the chuck from being damaged.
b. breaking the chuck key.
c. the chuck key from being thrown out at a tremendous speed.
d. the chuck from becoming unbalanced.
61. If a drill bit catches in your work causing the work to revolve:
a. exert more feed pressure.
b. stop the machine immediately if possible without endangering yourself. Otherwise,
move away from the machine.
c. grab the work piece with your hand.
d. decrease feed pressure.
62. Large bits should be run at:
a. Higher speeds.
b. Lower speeds.
c. It doesn’t matter.
d. None of the above.
HAND-HELD ROUTER. True or False
63. The router should be unplugged when installing or changing bits.
TRUE
64. The bit should be bottomed out in the collet.
65. The router should be moved in a direction such that the cut is made against the cutter
rotation.
TRUE
66. It is a good idea to make several light cuts rather than one heavy cut.
TRUE
67. When using a hand-held router, the workpiece should be clamped or otherwise held in
place.
TRUE
DISC and COMBINATION SANDER. Multiple Choice
71. When using the disk sander, you should hold your work against the:
a. rim.
b. center.
c. upward motion side.
d. downward motion side.
72. You should feed stock into the abrasive material of the sander:
a. as fast as possible.
b. with light to moderate pressure.
c. with heavy pressure.
d. only with your right hand.
OSCILLATING SPINDLE SANDER. True or False
73. Use the biggest spindle possible for the radius being sanded.
FALSE
74. Feed stock in the same direction as the spindle rotation.
TRUE
75. Secure spindles tightly with wrenches.
TRUE
PORTABLE BELT SANDER. True or False
76. The operator must apply downward pressure to the belt sander when sanding.
FALSE
77. It is not necessary to check the tracking before using the sander.
FALSE
78. The trigger should be locked and the sander should be on its side before plugging the
unit in.
TRUE
79. Always use two hands to control the belt sander.
TRUE
80. The direction of the arrow on the belt is of no consequence.
FALSE
15” WIDE BELT SANDER. Multiple Choice
87. The wide belt sander is used for:
a. removing large amounts of material.
b. fixing your mistakes.
c. removing small amount of material about the thickness of notebook paper.
d. sanding melamine.
88. If the sander is turned on and the belt moves to one side and stops:
a. it is working correctly.
b. turn it off and walk away.
c. reposition the belt and try again.
d. ask the aide for assistance.
89. The maximum depth of cut should be:
a. 1/16 turn of the height adjuster.
b. 1/8 turn of the height adjuster.
c. 1/4 turn of the height adjuster.
d. 1/2 turn of the height adjuster.
EDGE SANDER. True or False
90. Sanding pieces shorter than 10” requires instructor permission.
TRUE
91. Use very light pressure to decrease the chance of a kickback.
FALSE
92. The table height may be adjusted with the machine running.
FALSE
93. Touching the moving abrasive belt will not cause injury.
FALSE
PNEUMATIC NAIL GUNS and STAPLERS. Multiple Choice
94. When using a nail gun or stapler:
a. safety glasses are optional.
b. safety glasses must always be worn.
c. close your eyes tight and hold on for your life.
d. safety glasses should be dark sunglasses to look cool.
95. When using a nail gun or stapler, your free hand should be:
a. holding the workpiece wherever it gives you the most control.
b. holding air hose to keep it out of the path of the fastener.
c. holding the workpiece such that the fastener can’t deflect and hit your hand.
d. behind your back.
96. Check magazine before loading fasteners to:
a. ensure proper length of nail or staple.
b. help prevent gun from jamming.
c. prevent blowout.
d. all of the above.
LATHE. Multiple Choice
97. While operating the lathe the operator should:
a. wear eye protection (safety glasses).
b. wear a face shield.
c. fasten any loose clothing.
d. All of the above.
98. When adjusting the tool rest, you should:
a. stop the lathe.
b. make sure it is firmly clamped to the tool rest holder and to the lathe bed.
c. turn the stock by hand at least one full rotation to check clearances.
d. All of the above.
99. When cutting on the lathe you should:
a. hold the tool above the tool rest to show your strength.
b. hold the tool firmly against the tool rest, which is placed close to the stock.
c. place the tool rest 2” away from the stock.
d. talk to your classmate.
100. When using the tailstock center it should be:
a. barely touching the stock.
b. embedded in the stock firmly but allowing the stock to rotate freely.
c. forced in until the wood starts to split.
d. None of the above.
101. When the lathe vibrates:
a. it may be running too fast.
b. the stock may be loose.
c. you must stop the lathe and correct the problem.
d. All of the above.
102. When sanding or polishing do not:
a. wrap the rag or sandpaper around your fingers.
b. remove the tool rest.
c. work on the underside of the stock.
d. wear a dust mask.
103. Work mounted on the lathe should be initially turned at slow speed until it is well
balanced; if this is not done, the:
a. wood will take on a poor finish.
b. tools will dull quickly.
c. stock may vibrate and fly off the lathe.
d. None of the above.
104. Dull lathe tools are dangerous to use because they:
a. are hard to control.
b. stick to the tool rest.
c. create static electricity, which causes sparks.
d. All of the above.
GENERAL LAB SAFETY. Multiple Choice
1. Eye protection must be used to:
a. improve your vision.
b. prevent eyestrain.
c. prevent flying particles, sawdust, foreign objects or corrosive substances from entering
your eyes.
d. magnify small objects.
2. Floors, aisles, and passageways must be kept clear of wood, tools, material, oil or grease
spots, and other objects:
a. because they may cause someone to slip or trip and fall.
b. unless you are in a hurry.
c. because they are unsightly.
d. because they cause more work for the custodians.
3. Rags wet with linseed oil, solvents, or finishing products must always be:
a. folded neatly and placed on a shelf.
b. discarded in an approved metal waste container with a lid, to prevent spontaneous
combustion.
c. wadded up and thrown in the trash.
d. left on the floor.
4. Loose clothing, jewelry and long hair must be securely fastened or removed:
a. before operating any machine.
b. before the end of class.
c. only when you are assisting the instructor.
d. only when it will not affect your fashion look.
5. Carry long objects:
a. like a spear.
b. with the back end high.
c. with the front end high.
d. with one hand.
6. You must not talk to, or distract the attention of, a person operating a machine because:
a. conversation slows down the flow of work.
b. it is not polite.
c. the distracted operator or others may be injured.
d. it is too noisy for conversation in the lab.
7. All accidents and injuries, no matter how slight, must be:
a. ignored.
b. reported to health services immediately.
c. reported to the instructor immediately.
d. None of the above.
8. Wearing gloves when operating machinery is:
a. considered a safe practice on a cold day.
b. safe, provided the gloves are not made of leather.
c. permissible if the machine is dirty.
d. not a safe practice because the gloves may get caught in moving parts and pull your hand
into the machine.
9. All special setups, including removal of any safety equipment, must be:
a. checked by another student.
b. approved by the instructor or instructional aide.
c. need not be approved if you know what you are doing.
d. done quickly while no one is watching.
10. When sweeping scraps from a machine or workbench:
a. use your hands to show how tough you are.
b. use a piece of wood or a brush since there may be sharp or jagged particles among the
scraps.
c. use compressed air.
d. leave the scraps to show how hard you are working.
11. When lifting a heavy object you should:
a. get help.
b. keep your back straight and lift with your legs.
c. use a lever, dolly, jack, forklift, wheels, or rollers.
d. do one or more of the above, depending on the situation.
12. When you enter a lab or class session other than your own,
a. you may start working immediately.
b. you must get permission to work from every instructor and instructional aide prior to
working.
c. you must report to the instructor and aide in the room in which you are working.
d. you can’t work; this is not allowed.
13. The following are causes of accidents in the wood lab:
a. Rushing or hurrying
b. Overconfidence
c. Fatigue
d. Ignorance
e. All of the above
14. Sharp edge tools are
a. a pipe dream.
b. scary.
c. more dangerous than dull edge tools.
d. safer to use than dull edge tools.
15. Compressed air may be used to dust yourself off under the following circumstances:
a. never.
b. on Mondays and Wednesdays only.
c. if no one is looking.
d. if you’re wearing pants.
TABLE SAW. Multiple Choice
16. All students must be checked out on the table saw:
a. at the beginning of each semester.
b. only if you are in the Intro to Woodworking class.
c. only if you haven’t used it before.
d. every time you use it.
17. The blade-guard must be in place on the saw except:
a. when you are cutting large stock.
b. when ripping stock between 2” and 5” wide.
c. when the instructor has authorized its removal for special setups.
d. for short pieces which tend to be caught under the guard.
18. Adjustments are to be made while:
a. the saw is shut off and the blade is coasting.
b. the saw is running, providing you have the instructor’s permission.
c. the blade is lowered below the table.
d. the blade is at a complete stop and the main power switch is off.
19. A pushstick must be used when you are:
a. ripping narrow (less than 6” wide) pieces.
b. adjusting the saw.
c. turning on the saw.
d. crosscutting with a sled.
20. The shortest piece you may rip cut without special permission is:
a. 6”.
b. 8”.
c. 10”.
d. 12”.
21. Freehand cutting without the aid of the fence or crosscut guide is:
a. permitted when stock is too large for the table.
b. okay if permission is received from the instructor.
c. never permitted because of the danger.
d. permitted if the operator has help.
22. You must never back the wood away from the blade:
a. without first rolling up your sleeves.
b. while the saw is running, due to the danger of a kickback.
c. without giving a signal.
d. except when sawdust or scraps are on the table.
23. If you are in the middle of a cut and the workpiece gets stuck:
a. back the piece away from the blade and then fix the problem.
b. back the piece out and try again.
c. force it.
d. turn off the saw by gently bumping the red Start/Stop paddle with your knee.
24. Reaching over the saw blade or passing wood over the saw blade when it is running:
a. speeds up the operation.
b. is dangerous and forbidden.
c. shows you are handy with machines.
d. lets you feed wood into the saw faster.
25. When “tailing off” the helper must remember to:
a. pick up scraps off the floor as the operator starts the cut.
b. hold the stock and pull it gently away from the saw once the operator starts the cut.
c. support the stock from underneath, but not grasp it.
d. pull the stock faster if the operator is too slow.
26. When ripping stock, you should push the piece that is against the fence clear of the saw
blade and onto the outfeed table. Failure to do so may result in:
a. damage to the blade.
b. pinching the board.
c. a kickback.
d. None of the above.
27. At the end of a rip cut, your left hand should be:
a. on your head.
b. holding on to the offcut.
c. resting on the table.
d. off the table.
JOINTER. True or False
28. Wood less than ¼" thickness must not be jointed on its face.
TRUE
29. End grain may not be jointed on the jointer.
TRUE
30. A pushstick is necessary when edge jointing stock lower than the height of the fence.
TRUE
31. The depth of cut should be 1/32” for most jointer cuts.
TRUE
32. The maximum depth of cut is 1/16”.
TRUE
33. Operations involving rabbeting, beveling, chamfering, tapering, “stop cuts” or “drop
cuts” need not be approved by the instructor.
FALSE
34. The concave or most stable side of the stock should be toward the table.
TRUE
35. You must push the stock past the knives so the guard can close and cover the knives
before picking up the stock.
TRUE
MITER SAW. Multiple Choice
48. The margin of safety for the miter saw is:
a. 2 inches.
b. 3 inches.
c. 4 inches.
d. 6 inches.
49. The miter saw is used for:
a. cutting rough lumber to final length.
b. cutting surfaced lumber to final length.
c. cutting rough lumber to rough length.
d. ripping lumber to width.
50. After completing the cut,
a. jump for joy.
b. raise the blade slowly without disturbing the workpiece.
c. raise the blade quickly and allow it to stop.
d. allow the blade to stop before raising it.
51. When using a stop to cut a workpiece to a set length,
a. it doesn’t matter how the workpiece is positioned relative to the stop.
b. the offcut must be held in place by the operator
c. the piece between the stop and blade must be held in place by the operator.
d. stops are for wimps; never use them.
BAND SAW. Multiple Choice
52. Adjust the upper guide and guard:
a. when the power is shut off but the saw is coasting.
b. within ¾” of the stock while cutting if the blade is not tracking properly.
c. to the exact thickness of the stock before the power is turned on.
d. to about ¼” above the stock when the machine is at a full stop.
53. Cuts made on the band saw should be planned so that:
a. small curves can be cut by twisting the blade.
b. relief cuts are used to minimize back-out on long cuts and small radii.
c. the final cut is made while the saw is coasting to a stop.
d. All of the above.
54. Stock with a round or otherwise irregular base:
a. may be cut provided that the operator has adjusted the tilting table.
b. requires a special band saw.
c. may be cut only with a special setup cutting jig such as a v-block.
d. should be cut fast while the instructor is not looking.
55. If it becomes necessary to back out of a long cut, you should:
a. yell for help.
b. turn off the motor. Bring the blade to a complete stop and then back the stock out
carefully.
c. try to turn the stock on the blade.
d. rapidly back the stock out.
56. When you are finished using the band saw you should:
a. turn it off and walk away; the blade will stop eventually on its own.
b. turn it off and step on the brake with all your weight to stop the saw.
c. turn it off and gently apply the brake until the blade is stopped.
d. take a short break.
57. Should the band saw blade break while the machine is in motion:
a. run for your life.
b. shut off the power if possible, keeping yourself and others clear. Notify your instructor.
c. back your stock away from the blade immediately to avoid damage to the stock.
d. continue cutting until the blade comes to a stop.
DRILL PRESS. Multiple Choice
58. Small work should be held on the drill press:
a. in your hands.
b. in a vise or firmly clamped.
c. by an assistant.
d. never; it should be cut with a hand-held drill.
59. When operating the drill press you should:
a. keep your head away from your work, so an eye shield is not necessary.
b. always use eye protection.
c. wear an eye shield only if aluminum is being drilled.
d. All of the above.
60. Remove the chuck key from the chuck to prevent:
a. the chuck from being damaged.
b. breaking the chuck key.
c. the chuck key from being thrown out at a tremendous speed.
d. the chuck from becoming unbalanced.
61. If a drill bit catches in your work causing the work to revolve:
a. exert more feed pressure.
b. stop the machine immediately if possible without endangering yourself. Otherwise,
move away from the machine.
c. grab the work piece with your hand.
d. decrease feed pressure.
62. Large bits should be run at:
a. Higher speeds.
b. Lower speeds.
c. It doesn’t matter.
d. None of the above.
HAND-HELD ROUTER. True or False
63. The router should be unplugged when installing or changing bits.
TRUE
64. The bit should be bottomed out in the collet.
65. The router should be moved in a direction such that the cut is made against the cutter
rotation.
TRUE
66. It is a good idea to make several light cuts rather than one heavy cut.
TRUE
67. When using a hand-held router, the workpiece should be clamped or otherwise held in
place.
TRUE
DISC and COMBINATION SANDER. Multiple Choice
71. When using the disk sander, you should hold your work against the:
a. rim.
b. center.
c. upward motion side.
d. downward motion side.
72. You should feed stock into the abrasive material of the sander:
a. as fast as possible.
b. with light to moderate pressure.
c. with heavy pressure.
d. only with your right hand.
OSCILLATING SPINDLE SANDER. True or False
73. Use the biggest spindle possible for the radius being sanded.
FALSE
74. Feed stock in the same direction as the spindle rotation.
TRUE
75. Secure spindles tightly with wrenches.
TRUE
PORTABLE BELT SANDER. True or False
76. The operator must apply downward pressure to the belt sander when sanding.
FALSE
77. It is not necessary to check the tracking before using the sander.
FALSE
78. The trigger should be locked and the sander should be on its side before plugging the
unit in.
TRUE
79. Always use two hands to control the belt sander.
TRUE
80. The direction of the arrow on the belt is of no consequence.
FALSE
15” WIDE BELT SANDER. Multiple Choice
87. The wide belt sander is used for:
a. removing large amounts of material.
b. fixing your mistakes.
c. removing small amount of material about the thickness of notebook paper.
d. sanding melamine.
88. If the sander is turned on and the belt moves to one side and stops:
a. it is working correctly.
b. turn it off and walk away.
c. reposition the belt and try again.
d. ask the aide for assistance.
89. The maximum depth of cut should be:
a. 1/16 turn of the height adjuster.
b. 1/8 turn of the height adjuster.
c. 1/4 turn of the height adjuster.
d. 1/2 turn of the height adjuster.
EDGE SANDER. True or False
90. Sanding pieces shorter than 10” requires instructor permission.
TRUE
91. Use very light pressure to decrease the chance of a kickback.
FALSE
92. The table height may be adjusted with the machine running.
FALSE
93. Touching the moving abrasive belt will not cause injury.
FALSE
PNEUMATIC NAIL GUNS and STAPLERS. Multiple Choice
94. When using a nail gun or stapler:
a. safety glasses are optional.
b. safety glasses must always be worn.
c. close your eyes tight and hold on for your life.
d. safety glasses should be dark sunglasses to look cool.
95. When using a nail gun or stapler, your free hand should be:
a. holding the workpiece wherever it gives you the most control.
b. holding air hose to keep it out of the path of the fastener.
c. holding the workpiece such that the fastener can’t deflect and hit your hand.
d. behind your back.
96. Check magazine before loading fasteners to:
a. ensure proper length of nail or staple.
b. help prevent gun from jamming.
c. prevent blowout.
d. all of the above.
LATHE. Multiple Choice
97. While operating the lathe the operator should:
a. wear eye protection (safety glasses).
b. wear a face shield.
c. fasten any loose clothing.
d. All of the above.
98. When adjusting the tool rest, you should:
a. stop the lathe.
b. make sure it is firmly clamped to the tool rest holder and to the lathe bed.
c. turn the stock by hand at least one full rotation to check clearances.
d. All of the above.
99. When cutting on the lathe you should:
a. hold the tool above the tool rest to show your strength.
b. hold the tool firmly against the tool rest, which is placed close to the stock.
c. place the tool rest 2” away from the stock.
d. talk to your classmate.
100. When using the tailstock center it should be:
a. barely touching the stock.
b. embedded in the stock firmly but allowing the stock to rotate freely.
c. forced in until the wood starts to split.
d. None of the above.
101. When the lathe vibrates:
a. it may be running too fast.
b. the stock may be loose.
c. you must stop the lathe and correct the problem.
d. All of the above.
102. When sanding or polishing do not:
a. wrap the rag or sandpaper around your fingers.
b. remove the tool rest.
c. work on the underside of the stock.
d. wear a dust mask.
103. Work mounted on the lathe should be initially turned at slow speed until it is well
balanced; if this is not done, the:
a. wood will take on a poor finish.
b. tools will dull quickly.
c. stock may vibrate and fly off the lathe.
d. None of the above.
104. Dull lathe tools are dangerous to use because they:
a. are hard to control.
b. stick to the tool rest.
c. create static electricity, which causes sparks.
d. All of the above.