GastonHigh School Professional / Technical Department

Safety Test

Use a #2 pencil to mark your answer sheet.

Do not mark on this test.

1. Which of the following behaviors are NOT acceptable in the shop?

a.Running ,chasing, and throwing.

b.Sliding down the stair rail.

c.Wrestling, boxing, or generally touching other people.

d.Napping or putting your head down on the tables.

e.All of the above.

2. When not in use, vises should be kept…

  1. closed, with the handles up.
  2. closed, with the handles down.
  3. open, with the handles up.
  4. open with the handles down.
  5. as tight as humanly possible.

3. If at any time you are unsure about a safety-related procedure, you should…

  1. hit the red emergency button located at the front of the shop.
  2. proceed regardless of the consequences to your safety.
  3. ask another student how to do it.
  4. ask the teacher for help.
  5. ask another student to make the cut for you.

4. Safety glasses are to be worn…

  1. only when it is convenient and they won’t mess up your hair.
  2. only when you are sure they won’t make you look like a dork.
  3. especially when the teacher is looking.
  4. when operating or assisting with any power tools.
  5. only when using the tablesaws or the router.

5. Proper attire in the shop includes…

  1. open-toed shoes and sandals.
  2. everything forbidden in the rest of the school.
  3. long necklaces, bracelets, string ties, and chains hanging off your body.
  4. long loose sleeves and long loose hair.
  5. None of the above.

6. Which of the following statements are true regarding the use of stains and finishes in the woodshops?

  1. Apply all finishes in the finish room with the ventilation fan off.
  2. Dampen oil-based finish rags with water after use and dispose of them in one of the regular shop garbage cans.
  3. Follow all finish product instructions on the container and leave the container lids off after use.
  4. Keep the finish room clean and make sure the door to the finish cabinet is kept closed.
  5. All of the above are true.

7. Which is NOT one of the Golden Rules of Woodshop Safety?

a. Use your PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) when required.

b. Completing the Safety program is nice but not required.

c. 4 Inch Rule: Never get closer than 4” to a moving blade or bit.

d. KNOW what you are doing BEFORE you start the machine.

e. Complete CONCENTRATION on the cut is always required.

8. The best way to remove scrap and debris from a machine is to …

  1. use compressed air at about 100 p.s.i.
  2. swipe it away with your hand, but carefully if the blade is spinning.
  3. blow real hard (wearing safety glasses of course).
  4. use a bench brush, but only after the machine has stopped.
  5. use a ruler to poke it away.

9. It is important to return hand tools to their proper place in the tool room when you are done using them because…

  1. it lets other people know it is available for use.
  2. it saves time for everybody if they don’t have to search for it.
  3. a clean, uncluttered shop is a safer shop.
  4. All of the above are true.
  5. None of the above are true.

10. Which of the following statements is true?

  1. Dull blades are safer than sharp blades.
  2. The woodshop is a great place for music players and cell phones.
  3. It is polite to look at people when they speak to you, even when you are using an extremely dangerous piece of equipment.
  4. Be sure stock is free of debris, dried glue, nails, staples and loose knots before machining.
  5. Backpacks should be stored around or on the worktables so that music players and cell phones are more accessible. They are not a tripping hazard.

11. A cut made across the grain of a board is called a…

a. rip cut.

b. cross cut

c. plunge cut.

d. blind cut.

e. short cut.

12. A cut made with the grain of a board is called a…

a. rip cut.

b. cross cut

c. plunge cut.

d. blind cut.

e. short cut.

13. In the woodshop, the term “stock” refers to…

  1. “original from the factory.”
  2. a rifle stock.
  3. “keep a supply of.”
  4. the wood material you are machining
  5. a medieval punishment device used for students with two or more tardies.

14. When handling large sheets of melamine during deliveries or cutting procedures,

  1. even if you are strong as Mr. Keith Flaig (who is freakishly strong), use a partner to help with the sheet.
  2. be very careful with the corners because they can break off easily.
  3. be very careful with the edges because they can cut you like a ragged blade.
  4. All of the above.
  5. None of the above.

15. The yellow lines on the floor indicate and define…

  1. conversation areas.
  2. loading zones.
  3. a complex system for predicting a solar eclipse.
  4. machine operator “only” areas.
  5. the way to Oz.

16. Scrap wood over 10” in length should be …

  1. left on or around the machine you cut it with (inside the yellow lines).
  2. put in the wood bins under the lathes.
  3. put in the tool room.
  4. left on the work tables.
  5. put in the scrap bin as soon as you are done with your cuts.

17. When gathering bar clamps at a work table for use,

a. stand them on the floor and lean them against the table.

  1. lay them flat on the table.

Powermatic Planer

18. The first step in using this planer is to…

  1. measure the thickness of your stock.
  2. set the planer to the finished thickness you desire.
  3. engage the feed rollers.
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above.

19. The minimum length of board that should be planed is…

  1. 2”.
  2. 4”.
  3. 6”.
  4. 8”.
  5. 12”.

20. The planer is designed to surface particleboard and plywood in addition to solid wood.

  1. True
  2. False

21. The planer is primarily designed to surface…

  1. face grain.
  2. end grain.
  3. edge grain.
  4. whole grain
  5. None of the above.

22. The most that should be removed on the first and any subsequent pass through the planer is 1/16”.

  1. True
  2. False

23. If the stock becomes stuck during surfacing, the first thing you should try is to raise the support table, which increases the traction.

  1. True
  2. False

24. Before using the planer, make sure that…

  1. the stock is clean and free of nails, staples, or excessive glue.
  2. the dust collector if off.
  3. your fingers are on the bottom of the board.
  4. the crown is down.
  5. seats are in the upright position and carry-on bags are properly stored.

Jointer

25. Primarily, the jointer should be used only on...

  1. face grain
  2. end grain
  3. edge grain
  4. All of the above.
  5. None of the above.

26. How many pushsticks would be needed to joint a piece less than 4” wide (tall)?

  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four
  5. None.

27. Before using the jointer, check the guard operation, depth of cut, and the square of the fence.

  1. True
  2. False

28. If used properly, the jointer will make both edges of a board straight, parallel, and square to the face.

  1. True
  2. False

29. The minimum length of board that should be jointed is…

  1. 2”
  2. 4”
  3. 6”
  4. 8”
  5. 12”

30. When deciding which part of a board to joint, you should generally choose…

  1. the best edge.
  2. the worst edge.
  3. the best end.
  4. the worst end.
  5. either face.

31. If properly adjusted and used, the jointer will…

  1. make an end straighter.
  2. make an edge straight and square to the face.
  3. make an edge straight and square to the edge.
  4. make the face flat and square with the end.
  5. All of the above.

Tablesaw

32. The first two settings you should check before using the tablesaw are…

  1. the blade height and angle.
  2. the guard direction and blade speed.
  3. the table height and rip fence angle.
  4. the blade angle and dust collector.
  5. None of the above.

33. The tablesaw blade height should be set no higher than…

  1. ¼” above the top of the stock being cut.
  2. ¼” below the top of the stock being cut.
  3. 1” above the top of the stock being cut.
  4. 4” above the top of the stock being cut.
  5. None of the above.

34. The blade on the tablesaw can tilt from…

  1. 0-45 degrees
  2. 0-90 degrees.
  3. 0-180 degrees.
  4. 0-360 degrees.
  5. The blade does not tilt.

35. To start the SawStop tablesaw,

  1. the power switch must be in the “on” position.
  2. a solid green light on the switch box indicates the systems are ready for use.
  3. gently pull the start/stop paddle out at the bottom.
  4. All the above.
  5. None of the above.

36. Which of the two blade set-ups pictured on the left would be the best for ripping very narrow stock?

37. Which of the two set-ups would be the safest for most ripping operations?

A B

Figure 1Figure 2

38. Which of the illustrations above shows the use of a rip fence?

  1. Figure 1
  2. Figure 2
  3. Neither.

39. Which of the illustrations above shows the use of a miter gauge?

  1. Figure 1
  2. Figure 2
  3. Neither

40. In most tablesaw ripping operations, the piece you want to keep should be between the blade and the fence, or in other words, set the saw up to cut the piece you want to keep.

  1. True
  2. False

41. Whether using the rip fence or the miter gauge, push mainly on the waste portion of the board.

  1. True
  2. False

42. Is a pushstick required if you are making a 4” rip on the tablesaw?

  1. yes

b. no

43. The shortest allowable board that may be ripped on the table saw is…

  1. 4”
  2. 6”
  3. 8”
  4. 10”
  5. 12”

44. When using the tablesaw rip fence, the board that you are cutting should …

  1. be longer than it is wide.
  2. be wider than it is long.
  3. be at least 1” thick.
  4. Have the straightest edge tight against the rip fence.
  5. A and D are correct

45. When using the rip fence, the best place to stand is…

  1. directly behind the stock.
  2. to the left of the stock only.
  3. to the right of the stock only.
  4. left or right, depending on where you have the best control of the stock and are least likely to be hit by a KICKBACK!
  5. wherever you can best intercept a KICKBACK!

46. When cross cutting narrow stock on the tablesaw, use the…

  1. miter gauge.
  2. rip fence.
  3. dado blade.
  4. long skinny pushstick.
  5. tapering jig.

47. When is it okay to use the fence and the miter gauge together on the tablesaw?

  1. Anytime.
  2. Only when the fence and the miter gauge are on opposite sides of the blade.
  3. Only when the fence and the miter gauge are on the same side of the blade.
  4. Only when making rip cuts.
  5. Never.

48. When is it okay to make freehand cuts on the tablesaw?

  1. When cutting circles.
  2. When doingextreme cuts.
  3. When you can’t find a miter gauge.
  4. All of the above
  5. Never

49. The job of the “tail off” person is to…

  1. help guide large pieces.
  2. help support large pieces.
  3. help pull the tail of large pieces through the blade.
  4. tell students to get their “tail off” the tablesaw.
  5. work his/her “tail off.”

50. Which following statements are true about the illustrations above?

  1. A is the elevation hand wheel and B is the tilt hand wheel.
  2. B is the elevation hand wheel and A is the tilt hand wheel.
  3. Neither statement is true.

51. If the board becomes jammed while cutting you should…

  1. back the board out and try again while the saw is still running.
  2. push harder.
  3. push MUCH HARDER!
  4. hold the board stable with one hand and turn the saw off with the other.

e. immediately let go of the board.

52. If a board won’t go through the saw it might be because…

  1. the blade is not high enough.
  2. the grain is aggressive and the kerf is pinching down on the splitter.
  3. there is scrap stuck in the guard.
  4. the board is unstable.
  5. All of the above.

53. When selecting a pushstick for use on the tablesaw,

  1. make sure the pushstick has a heel to control the stock.
  2. use an appropriate pushstick for the cut you are making and that gives you the BEST control of the stock.
  3. wider is better for wider stock.
  4. narrower is better for narrow stock.
  5. All of the above are true.

Tablesaw – Rabbets and Dados

Figure 1 Figure 2

54. Which of the following statements is true about the illustrations above?

  1. Figure 1 is a dado and Figure 2 is a rabbet.
  2. Figure 1 is a rabbet and Figure 2 is a dado.
  3. Dados are always cut deeper than rabbets.
  4. Rabbets are always cut deeper than dados.
  5. None of the statements are true.

55. You MUST have the teacher approve ALL rabbet and dado set-ups before proceeding with a cut.

  1. True
  2. Mostly True
  3. It depends on what the definition of “MUST and “ALL” is.
  4. False
  5. Mostly False

56. When setting up for a rabbet cut:

a. Insert the 8” blade brake.

b. Make sure the correct throat plate is on.

c. Double check to make sure the blade is not touching the fence..

d. All of the above

57. Which of the above is a chipper?

58. Which of the above is a brake?

59. When setting up a dado or rabbet, the teeth of the blade should point…

  1. towards you.
  2. away from you.
  3. both ways.

60. When making a dado cut, you must keep pressure against the fence all the way through the cut.

  1. True
  2. False

61. Except for one special chipper, all of the pieces in the stacked dado blade cut 1/16” wide.

  1. True
  2. False

62. How many pieces of the stacked dado blade are needed to cut a 1/4” dado?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

63. How many pieces of the stacked dado blade are needed to cut a 5/8” rabbet?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

64. When making a dado cut, you should…

  1. make a least two passes and make sure the cut is complete.
  2. make the cut very quickly.
  3. hold the board firmly, using the correct pushstick(s) as necessary.
  4. All of the above.
  5. A and C are correct.

65. The dado blade has a tendency to…

  1. push you around and tell you what to do.
  2. make a hilarious belching sound.
  3. pull the stock down and forward.
  4. push the stock up and back.
  5. None of the above.

66. If you are using the stacked dado blade, you MUST…

  1. use BOTH the outside blades.
  2. line the first chipper up with the gap in the first blade.
  3. offset/stagger each chipper from the chipper next to it.
  4. All of the above.
  5. None of the above.

67. Primarily, dado and rabbet cuts should be limited to a depth of…

a. ¼” or ½ the thickness of the stock.

b. ½” or ¼ the thickness of the stock.

c. ¾” or twice the thickness of the stock.

d. All of the above

e. None of the above.

Mitersaws

10” Mitersaw 12” Compound Mitersaw 10” Sliding Compound Mitersaw

68. Material to be cut on any miter saw should always be laid flat on the base and tight against the fence.

  1. True
  2. False

69. All of the mitersaws can cut accurate miters up to 45-degrees, left or right.

  1. True
  2. False

70. The mitersaws are a good choice for…

  1. safe and accurate rip cuts.
  2. safe and accurate cross cuts.
  3. rough cuts only.
  4. Both a and b.
  5. None of the above.

71. The difference between a mitersaw and a compound mitersaw is that…

  1. the standard mitersaw can cut two angle planes simultaneously.
  2. the compound mitersaw can cut two angle planes simultaneously.
  3. the 4” rule applies only to the standard mitersaw.
  4. the compound mitersaw cuts much faster.
  5. the standard mitersaw’s teeth point towards you.

72. The sliding compound mitersaw is designed to cut on the…

  1. push stroke

73. What is the widest board you should attempt to cut on the standard 10” mitersaw?

  1. 3”
  2. 5”
  3. 8”
  4. 10”
  5. 12”

74. What is the widest board you should attempt to cut on the 12” compound mitersaw?

  1. 3”
  2. 8”

75. What is the widest board you should attempt to cut on the 10” sliding compound mitersaw?

  1. 12”

76. To make an accurate cut to length on the mitersaws, first square up one end, then…

  1. have someone else cut the other end for you.
  2. draw a line on the stock and carefully line up the blade before making the cut.
  3. cut the other end very quickly.
  4. utilize the old mill end of the board because it’s usually pretty square anyway.
  5. None of the above.

77. Before starting a cut with the mitersaw,

  1. get the special mitersaw helmet from the tool room.
  2. let the blade come to full speed.
  3. use the blade brake to ease into the cut.
  4. give a mighty KIAI! shout and try to break it with your hand instead.
  5. None of the above.

78. Which of the following statements is true when using the mitersaws?

  1. Pay attention to what side of your pencil line the blade is on, otherwise you might cut the piece too short by the width of the blade.
  2. The operator MUST verify that the blade guard is returning back over the blade after each cut.
  3. Cutting too fast with a mitersaw can result in the saw pulling and/or throwing the board.
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above.

Router

A B C

D E

79. Which of the above router bits is used to trim off excess stock?

80. Which of the above router bits is known as a round-over bit?

81. Which of the above router bits is known as a cove bit?

82. Which of the above router bits is known as a chamfer bit?

83. When making the first pass with the router, feed the stock…