Shop Tools Safety Quiz

Jointer Saw Quiz

1) Which of the following is safe to cut on a jointer? a) Plywood or particle board b) Wood with knots or cracks c) Wood with screws, nails or paint d) None of the above

2) Too heavy of a cut may cause a kickback. The maximum safe plane thickness is: a) 1/32 inch b) 1/16 inch c) 1/8 inch d) 1/4 inch

3) Your hands should maintain a safety margin of at least: a) 1 inches b) 2 inches c) 5 inches d) 7 inches

4) Do not joint a piece of wood that is less than ____ inches long. a) 4 inches b) 6 inches c) 10 inches d) 12 inches

5) When jointing a long piece of wood, it is safest to: a) Have a helper support one end b) Put more pressure on the piece to keep it from drooping c) Cut the wood shorter for better handling d) Reach across the cutter head

6) When jointing a piece of wood that is lower than the fence, it is best to: a) Reposition the fence b) Use a push stick c) Raise the infeed table d) All of the above

7) Standing behind the jointer while you are working on a piece of wood: a) Gives the operator better footing b) Allows the operator to make adjustments more accurately c) Is dangerous because of possible injury from a kickback d) Is better than standing to the side

8) Before turning on the jointer, be sure to: a) Put on eye protection b) Adjust the depth of the cut c) Make sure the fence is tight d) All of the above

9) When using a jointer, you should: a) Cut with the grain of the wood b) Cut against the grain of the wood c) All of the above d) None of the above

10) When is it okay to use the jointer without the blade guard? a) When making special cuts b) When the blade guard is broken c) When the material being joined is too wide d) Never