Woodworking Best Practices In Woodworking 2

Question 1

Before operating a table saw, what is the recommended way to prevent kickback when ripping a board?

Accepted Answer

Use a riving knife or splitter

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Remove the blade guard for visibility

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Push the board with both hands flat on top

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Stand directly behind the blade

Question 2

Why should lumber be allowed to acclimate to a shop's environment before being worked?

Accepted Answer

To let it reach equilibrium moisture content and reduce movement

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To make it heavier and easier to cut

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To darken the color of the wood

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To remove all sap from the grain

Question 3

What is the best practice for sanding before applying a finish?

Accepted Answer

Progress through grits in sequence without skipping more than one

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Start with the finest grit and work coarser

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Use only one very coarse grit for speed

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Skip sanding if the board feels smooth

Question 4

When gluing a panel from multiple boards, why alternate the growth-ring direction of adjacent boards?

Accepted Answer

To balance cupping forces across the panel

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To make the panel lighter

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To increase the glue's drying speed

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To create a stronger smell

Question 5

What protective equipment is most important when using a router?

Accepted Answer

Eye and hearing protection

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Heavy gloves to grip the router

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A loose long-sleeved shirt

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Sandals for ventilation

Question 6

What is the correct feed direction when routing the edge of a board with a handheld router?

Accepted Answer

Against the bit's rotation (left to right on the near edge)

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Always with the bit's rotation

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It does not matter for safety

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Straight up into the bit

Question 7

Why should you avoid wearing gloves when using a drill press or lathe?

Accepted Answer

Gloves can be caught and pull your hand into the rotating part

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Gloves reduce grip on the wood

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Gloves slow down the machine

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Gloves dull the cutting tool