Scroll Saw Test

Question 1

The driving mechanism of a scroll saw converts rotating motion into up and down or ____ motion.

Answer 1

reciprocating

Question 2

The distance between the blade and the base of the overarm on a scroll saw is the ___ depth.

Answer 2

throat

Question 3

You should not allow your fingers to come any closer than __ inches to the blade when cutting stock with a scroll saw.

Answer 3

2

Question 4

When making intricate internal cuts, you should first drill a ____ hole in the center of the waste stock.

Answer 4

relief

Question 5

_____, or marquetry, is a way of forming a design using contrasting kinds of wood.

Answer 5

inlaying

Question 6

When choosing a scroll saw blade, you should take both the material to be cut and the ___ of the pattern into consideration.

Answer 6

complexity

Question 7

In general, you should choose the widest and ____ blade possible that will still allow you to follow the most complex details of your pattern.

Answer 7

thickest

Question 8

Fasten the blade in the lower chuck.

Answer 8

Step 3

Question 9

Drill a relief hole in the waste stock.

Answer 9

Step 1

Question 10

Replace the throat plate.

Answer 10

Step 7

Question 11

Put the stock over the blade with the blade going through the relief hole.

Answer 11

Step 4

Question 12

Cut from the relief hole to the layout line.

Answer 12

Step 8

Question 13

Fasten the other end of the blade to the upper chuck.

Answer 13

Step 5

Question 14

Remove the throat plate.

Answer 14

Step 2

Question 15

Adjust the guide to the correct height.

Answer 15

Step 6