Stationary Power Tools

Question 0

Which accessory fits into the slots machined into the table saw table running parallel to the saw blade?

Answer 0

Mitre gauge

Question 1

The threaded shaft/spindle on the table saw that supports the saw blade is called a/an ________.

Answer 1

Arbor

Question 2

Radial arm saws are particularly good at what type of cutting?

Answer 2

Fast, accurate cross cutting

Question 3

What are the three basic design types of radial arm saws?

Answer 3

Single overarm
Double overarm
Sliding overarm

Question 4

What are the names of the two set-ups for ripping using a radial arm saw?

Answer 4

In rip

Out rip

Question 5

What is in rip on a radial arm saw?

Answer 5

When the saws blade is closest to the column and the motor is towards the operator. The material to be cut is fed from the right and against the direction of the blades rotation.

Question 6

What is out rip on a radial arm saw?

Answer 6

When the yoke is rotated so the motor is towards the column and the blade is towards the operator. The stock is fed from the left and against the blades rotation.

Question 7

How do you set up slightly warped material so that it is safe to cut on the radial arm saw?

Answer 7

The curve touches the table and/or fence at the point where the blade cuts.

Question 8

When ripping with the radial saw, it is very important that the stock be fed against the blades rotation and that what two things are in place and properly adjusted?

Answer 8

1. Blade guard

2. Anti-kickback fingers

Question 9

What measurement on a band saw determines the maximum width of material that can be cut?

Answer 9

The throat measurement

Question 10

What prevents the blade from being pushed off the band wheels of a band saw?

Answer 10

Guide bearings

Question 11

Keeping the blade running in the centre of the band saw’s wheels is accomplished by adjusting what?

Answer 11

The blade tracking

Question 12

What are 2 reasons for choosing a band saw to resaw material?

Answer 12

The band saw can cut much thicker material than a table or radial saw, without kickbacks.

The thin blade means less material is lost (smaller kerf)

Question 13

What material would be best suited to lubricate the quill of a drill press?

Answer 13

Dry lubricant

Question 14

The size of a jointer is determined by the length of the ______.

Answer 14

Knives

Question 15

Which part of a jointer is raised up and down to regulate the depth of cut?

Answer 15

The indeed table

Question 16

Besides flat surfacing, name three other operations that can be performed on a jointer?

Answer 16

A) cutting a rabbet
B) cutting a bevel
C) cutting a taper

Question 17

Can 150 mm material be pushed safely through a table saw between the blade and fence without the use of a push stick?

Answer 17

Yes. Push stick for less than 100 mm

Question 18

If you need to cut small arcs using the band saw, you should …?

Answer 18

Install a narrow blade

Question 19

On a table saw, what is the name of the cut that is made when the mitre gauge is set at an angle and the blade tilted?

Answer 19

Compound mitre

Question 20

What must be done to the stock before it is fed into the thickness planet?

Answer 20

One surface must be flat and true

Question 21

What is the function of the jointer cutter head?

Answer 21

To hold the knives

Question 22

How do you determine the minimum length of material that can be fed safely through a thickness planer?

Answer 22

Measure the distance between the outsides of the infeed and out feed rollers.

Question 23

When must the guard be removed for a jointer cut?

Answer 23

To make a rabbit

Question 24

The table is secured to the _____ of the drill press.

Answer 24

Column

Question 25

One reason for adjusting the speed of the drill press is ? A) thickness of material B) diameter of the bit

Answer 25

B) diameter of the bit

Question 26

What shape will the resulting cut be if the out feed table on the jointer is set higher than the knives?

Answer 26

A taper

Question 27

What must your material have before you can plane it, and which machine should you use to prepare your material for the planer?

Answer 27

One surface must be machined flat and true on a jointer

Question 28

What is the minimum size of drill press capable of boring a hole through the centre of a piece of material 380 mm (15") in diameter?

Answer 28

A 380 mm drill press. A 380 mm drill press is only capable of boring a hole with the centre of the bit 190 mm from the column.

Question 29

Explain how to change speeds on a drill press equipped with step pulleys.

Answer 29

On the step pulley arrangement, while the drill press is stopped the tension is released on the V-belt then the V-belt is moved manually to different positions on the pulley.

Question 30

Why would you clamp the long end of material to the left of you when using the drill press?

Answer 30

If it comes loose while drilling the rotation of the chuck will carry it into the column and not into you.

Question 31

What holds the abrasive paper on the disc sander?

Answer 31

Abrasive paper is glued to the disc surface.

Question 32

Which part of the sanding disc is used for sanding?

Answer 32

Only the portion of the disk that rotates down should be used for sanding.

Question 33

What is the benefit of cleaning the abrasive belts and discs on your sanding machines?

Answer 33

The usuable life span can be greatly increased by regularly cleaning

Question 34

The tool rest on the grinder should be positioned no further than ____ from the abrasive wheel's edge.

Answer 34

3 mm (1/8")

Question 35

The tilting table should be set _____ or less from the belt or disc.

Answer 35

6 mm

Question 36

For tool sharpening, a motor speed of 1400 to 1800 rpm is desirable. Though most grinders have a motor speed of ______ to ______.

Answer 36

3000 to 3600

Question 37

Which part on a drill press should be lubricated with a dry lubricant?0

Answer 37

Quill

Question 38

What is the name of the band saw part to which the upper blade guard is attached?

Answer 38

The upper guide post

Question 39

Why should you avoid backing out of a cut while the band saw is still running?

Answer 39

The blade may be pulled out of the guides

Question 40

What does the speed of a drill press depend upon?

Answer 40

Kind of wood, type of bit, and size of hole to be bored.

Question 41

How does one change the speed on a variable speed pulley drill press?

Answer 41

The speed is adjusted while the machine is running. Turning the hand speed wheel adjusts the distance between the two sides of the variable speed pulley, producing an infinite variety of speeds between the maximum and minimum available.

Question 42

How does one change the speed on a step pulley speed drill?

Answer 42

While the drill press is stopped, the tension is released on the V belt, then the V belt is moved manually to different positions on the pulley. The various possible combinations of small and large pulleys provide the various speeds to the chuck.