Woodshop Safety Test Questions with Correct
Answers
What is the minimum length of stock that can be jointed?
12''
What is the minimum thickness that can be face jointed?
1/2"
What is the maximum amount of stock that can be removed in a single pass over the
jointer?
1/16"
What is the minimum length of stock that can be planed through the planer?
12"
What is the minimum thickness of stock that can be planed through the planer?
3/8"
What is the maximum amount of stock that can be removed in a single pass through the
planer?
1/16"
How high should the table saw blade be raised above the wood?
1/8"
When ripping at the table saw and the board is ______ wide or less you must use push
sticks.
6"
, How high should the guidepost be set?
1/4"
When should you wear eye protection?
Always
When can you safely make adjustments on a machine?
When it has come to a complete stop
When can you go over or under a machines size limits?
Never
To whom do you report all accidents?
The Instructor
What should you do if you are not completely sure of an operation?
Stop and get help
What are three examples of lumber defects?
Splits, Loose Knots, Severe Warping, Screws, Nails and Finishings
When can you saw severely warped lumber on the radial arm saw?
Never
What is cross-handed sawing?
Crossing your arms while sawing
Where should you stand when using the radial arm saw?
To the side of the saw, out of the rotational path
Answers
What is the minimum length of stock that can be jointed?
12''
What is the minimum thickness that can be face jointed?
1/2"
What is the maximum amount of stock that can be removed in a single pass over the
jointer?
1/16"
What is the minimum length of stock that can be planed through the planer?
12"
What is the minimum thickness of stock that can be planed through the planer?
3/8"
What is the maximum amount of stock that can be removed in a single pass through the
planer?
1/16"
How high should the table saw blade be raised above the wood?
1/8"
When ripping at the table saw and the board is ______ wide or less you must use push
sticks.
6"
, How high should the guidepost be set?
1/4"
When should you wear eye protection?
Always
When can you safely make adjustments on a machine?
When it has come to a complete stop
When can you go over or under a machines size limits?
Never
To whom do you report all accidents?
The Instructor
What should you do if you are not completely sure of an operation?
Stop and get help
What are three examples of lumber defects?
Splits, Loose Knots, Severe Warping, Screws, Nails and Finishings
When can you saw severely warped lumber on the radial arm saw?
Never
What is cross-handed sawing?
Crossing your arms while sawing
Where should you stand when using the radial arm saw?
To the side of the saw, out of the rotational path
