Woodworking Safety Rules 3

Question 1

What is the safest way to feed a narrow board through a table saw?

Accepted Answer

Use a push stick to keep hands away from the blade

Answer

A push stick keeps your fingers a safe distance from the blade during narrow rip cuts.

Question 2

Which direction should you feed stock relative to a router bit's rotation?

Accepted Answer

Against the rotation of the bit

Answer

Feeding against the bit's rotation keeps the tool under control and prevents climb cutting.

Question 3

What protective equipment guards against fine wood dust inhalation?

Accepted Answer

A respirator or dust mask rated for fine particles

Answer

Fine dust harms the lungs, so a properly rated respirator or mask is essential.

Question 4

Why are gloves often discouraged when operating spinning machinery like a lathe or drill press?

Accepted Answer

They can be caught and pull your hand into the moving part

Answer

Gloves can snag on rotating parts and entangle your hand, causing severe injury.

Question 5

What is kickback in woodworking?

Accepted Answer

When a workpiece is violently thrown back toward the operator

Answer

Kickback occurs when wood binds or catches the blade and is hurled back at high speed.

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