C3 - Stationary Tools

Question 1

To prevent stock from pushing the blade off the wheels, a band saw has:

Answer 1

Blade supports above and below the table

Question 2

What is the purpose of the tension control handle on a band saw?

Answer 2

Allows loosening or tightening of blade during installation and tracking installations

Question 3

Why does a band saw table have a slot from its center to its edge?

Answer 3

Slot allows the blade to be removed & installed in a loop

Question 4

The wheel tires should have a slight: ?

Answer 4

Crown

Question 5

If a long cut must meet a short cut in the same piece of wood, which cut should be made first?

Answer 5

the short cut cut made first, easier to back out of the cut

Question 6

For re-sawing operations, a pivot block is better than a long fence, why?

Answer 6

It allows you to track wood and keep the board parallel to and at a constant distance from the blade.

Question 7

How would you adjust a saw to perform a bevel cut?

Answer 7

Tilt the table

Question 8

How would you compensate for blade lead during a ripping operation?

Answer 8

Align the cut line with the path of the blade

Question 9

Ripping long dowels on a band saw requires the use of a jig to prevent the cut from:

Answer 9

Spiralling or turning

Question 10

Which saw blade has wider gaps between teeth?

Answer 10

Skip tooth

Question 11

The band saw blades with a smooth and wavy edge are used for:

Answer 11

Metals

Question 12

What kinds of metals can you cut on a band saw, using a metal-cutting blade?

Answer 12

Non-ferrous (non ferrous doesn’t spark !)

Question 13

The upper guide assembly is adjusted to clear the work by:

Answer 13

6 MM

Question 14

Before starting the band saw, check the table to make sure it’s

Answer 14

Clean & clear of debris

Question 15

Before attempting to cut a sharp curve:

Answer 15

Make some relief cuts

Question 16

In which direction must the teeth point as the blade passes through the table?

Answer 16

Teeth point down

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Question 17

The trunnion assembly, which allows the tabletop to be tilted should be:

Answer 17

Cleaned periodically and lubricated with dry lubricants.

Question 18

What does it mean if a band saw vibrates when running at full speed?

Answer 18

1) Debris on the table
2) Wheel may be cracked

Question 19

How much clearance is needed between the band saw & the blade guides?

Answer 19

16/1000 (thickness of 4 sheets of paper)

Question 20

The blade guides should be set forward until they reach the ______? of the saw blade

Answer 20

Gullets

Question 21

Describe the procedure for checking the blades tracking?

Answer 21

1) Adjust tracking control (behind the upper wheel)
2) While wheel turning, adjust control until the blades are at the centre of the tire, and stays there for 5 to 6 revolutions.
3) Once adjusted - tighten locking mechanism

Question 22

Purpose of control switch?

Answer 22

Turn the power on and off

Question 23

Purpose of the arm?

Answer 23

Supports all components above the tabletop

Question 24

What is the source of power for the band saw?

Answer 24

Motor and drive belt

Question 25

What does the drive wheel do?

Answer 25

Located at the bottom of band saw, gets power from the motor, and drive belt transfer that power to the saw blade.

Question 26

What is the upper wheel's functions?

Answer 26

Upper wheel can be raised or lowered to adjust the blade tension. Can also be tilted to adjust for blade tracking.

Question 27

Tension control handle

Answer 27

Used to raise or lower the upper wheel when changing saw blades or applying tension to the blade.

Question 28

Function of: Blade slot and insert

Answer 28

Used when you change saw blades

Question 29

Function of: Tracking control handle & lock

Answer 29

Controls the tilt of the upper wheel, which adjusts the blade tracking on both the upper & lower wheels.

Question 30

Three basic parts of the upper blade guide assembly:

Answer 30

1) blade guide at each side of the blade 2) blade support at the back of the blade

Question 31

The function of a blade guide:

Answer 31

Prevent the blade from moving sideways or twisting when cutting a curve.

Question 32

The lower blade guide assembly has three basic parts:

Answer 32

Two side guides and one blade support.

Question 33

The function of a blade guard:

Answer 33

Blade guard protects you from touching blade above the blade guides.

Question 34

Table tilt:

Answer 34

allows you to tilt the table from 0 to 45 degrees

Question 35

Purpose of a wheel guard:

Answer 35

Upper & Lower guards protect you from the wheels of the band saw.

Question 36

Purpose of wheel tires:

Answer 36

Protect the teeth of the saw blade and provide traction between the drive wheel and the blade.

Question 37

What is lead?

Answer 37

When the blade starts to wander off the line of desired cut direction.

Question 38

Two reasons for Lead

Answer 38

1) Dull teeth - the blade will tend to cut toward sharp 2) Poor setup of the bandsaw - misalignment of the blade on the wheel

Question 39

The blade should have the bottom of the gullet aligned to:

Answer 39

Centre of the crown of the wheel, not the middle of the blade.

Question 39

How to secure dowel when cutting?

Answer 39

V block, with nail in centre to hold down the dowel. Nail will prevent dowel from turning as cut is made. or clamp a square block to each side of the dowel.

Question 40

Cross-cutting on a band saw?

Answer 40

free hand or mitre gauge

Question 41

How to start circle cuts on a bandsaw?

Answer 41

Start across the grain rather than along the length, grain will push blade out of the line of cut 1) Cut line is approx 6 mm from edge of stock

Question 42

Cutting the curve requires what?

Answer 42

A blade with adequate set to it's teeth The more set, the smaller the radius that it can cut.

Question 43

3 types of blades used with a band saw:

Answer 43

1) Fabric cutting blades 2) Metal cutting blades 3) Wood cutting blades

Question 44

Qualities of a metal-cutting blade:

Answer 44

1) 14 to 24 teeth per 25mm

Question 45

Skip tooth blade has how many teeth per inch?

Answer 45

1 to 6 per inch

Question 46

Regular tooth blade has how many teeth per inch?

Answer 46

4 to 10 teeth per inch

Question 47

Regular teeth have two kinds of tooth blades, name those two types

Answer 47

Raker set (coarse) and wavy set (finer)