Woodworking Tools And Equipment 3

Question 1

What safety device on a table saw helps prevent kickback?

Accepted Answer

Riving knife

Answer

A riving knife keeps the saw kerf open so the wood cannot pinch the blade and kick back.

Question 2

Which power tool is best for making smooth, curved cuts in plywood?

Accepted Answer

Jigsaw

Answer

A jigsaw's narrow reciprocating blade follows curved lines easily.

Question 3

What is the function of a router in woodworking?

Accepted Answer

Cut profiles, grooves, and edges

Answer

A router spins a bit to cut decorative edges, grooves, dadoes, and joinery.

Question 4

Which sander is most aggressive for removing large amounts of stock quickly?

Accepted Answer

Belt sander

Answer

A belt sander uses a continuous abrasive loop to remove material rapidly.

Question 5

What does a drill press offer that a handheld drill does not?

Accepted Answer

Consistent perpendicular holes at set depth

Answer

A drill press holds the bit perpendicular and lets you set precise, repeatable depths.

Woodworking Practice Test