Shop Tools Safety Quiz

Planer Quiz

1) You should check your wood for imperfections, such as: a) Nails or staples b) Knots or splits c) Plywood or particleboard d) All of the above

2) Do not make cuts deeper than _____ inch. a) 1/32 b) 1/16 c) 1/8 d) 1/4

3) Do not plane a piece of wood that is thinner than ____ inch. a) 1/4 b) 1/2 c) 3/4 d) 1

4) Standing ______ the planer puts you at risk for an injury from a kickback? a) To the right of b) To the left of c) Behind d) In front of

5) When feeding a piece of wood into the planer, be sure that your fingers are not: a) On the underside of the board b) In front of the blade c) Past the edge of the table d) All of the above

6) You can plane a warped board only after: a) Pounding on it with a mallet b) Asking for permission c) Truing one surface on a jointer d) Taking careful measurements

7) Make sure the board is longer than the distance between the feed rollers. Therefore, wood must be at least: a) 6 inches long b) 10 inches long c) 12 inches long d) 14 inches long

8) Never run a piece: a) That has imperfections b) Against the grain c) Without wearing eye and hearing protection d) All of the above

9) Never pull a board through the planer, instead you should: a) Feed it straight b) Let the power rollers do the work c) Keep the board level d) All of the above

10) You should never look into the planer when a board is being pushed through because: a) It should remain a mystery b) Loose chips might be thrown at you c) You might choke on sawdust d) Your hair could get burned