Woodworking Best Practices In Woodworking 3

Question 1

What is the purpose of a push stick in woodworking?

Accepted Answer

To keep hands at a safe distance from the blade while feeding stock

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To clean sawdust from the table

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To measure board thickness

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To apply glue evenly

Question 2

Which practice best reduces tear-out when crosscutting plywood?

Accepted Answer

Score the cut line or use a high-tooth-count blade

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Use a dull blade to slow the cut

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Cut with the good face down only and no scoring

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Feed the stock as fast as possible

Question 3

When chiseling, in which direction should you always keep your body relative to the tool?

Accepted Answer

Behind the cutting edge so a slip moves away from you

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In front of the blade for leverage

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Directly above pressing straight down with your hand ahead

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It makes no difference

Question 4

What is the main reason to keep cutting tools sharp?

Accepted Answer

Sharp tools require less force and are safer and more accurate

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Dull tools cut cleaner lines

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Sharp tools need no maintenance

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Dull tools are easier to control

Question 5

Why is dust collection considered a best practice in a woodshop?

Accepted Answer

Fine wood dust is a respiratory hazard and fire risk

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It makes machines run faster

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It improves the wood's grain pattern

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It is only for appearance

Question 6

What should you check before turning on a planer or jointer?

Accepted Answer

That the wood is free of nails, screws, and embedded metal

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That the lights are dimmed

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That the wood is wet

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That gloves are worn

Question 7

What is the safest response if a workpiece binds or stalls a power tool mid-cut?

Accepted Answer

Turn off the tool and let it stop before clearing the jam

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Force it through harder

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Reach in to free it while running

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Increase the feed speed