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1
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What tool revolutionized the logging industry and was developed in 1926 by a man named Stihl?

A

Chain Saw

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The video showed a machine that one operator stated that his record for harvesting trees was 1250 trees per day. What is the name of this machine?

A

Single grip harvester

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3
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A giant sequoia tree that is 230’ tall and 30’ in diameter could be how old?

A

4,000

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4
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Why was the steam engine used in early logging called a “Donkey Engine”?

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Because it didn’t have enough power to be called “horse” engine

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5
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When was the bandsaw developed?

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1808

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6
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Why is construction grade lumber not adequate for building furniture?

A

the moisture content is too high

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7
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What is the name of the food storage cells that are very prominent in Oak?

A

Medullary rays

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8
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What is the difference between red oak and white oak, besides species?

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White oak has pores that rare filled making it water proof

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9
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What is another name for Red Lauan?

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Philippine Mahogany

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10
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Explain the difference between the classification of hardwood and softwood trees.

A

Hardwood comes from leaf bearing trees & softwood comes from needle bearing trees

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11
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Accidents occur as the result of what two situations?

A

unsafe acts and hazardous conditions

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12
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Which fire extinguisher should not be used on a flammable liquid or electrical fire?

A

Soda/water

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13
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Which is not essential component of a fire?

A

exhaust

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14
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Explosion proof light fixtures should be used in which specific room?

A

Finishing rooms

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15
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Which of these three is the required type of eye protection?

A

safety glasses

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16
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Reaction time is the main consideration when using safety margins. What two aspects of a machine will determine a reaction time that will allow safe operation of a machine?

A

Amount of blade exposed and force needed to operate the machine

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17
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The absence in of an edge on a board is called what?

A

wane

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18
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When adjusting the planer for the first cut on a board how much less than the thickness of the board do you set the machine?

A

1/8”

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19
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What is the main reason why the wide belt sander sometimes will not start when you go to use it?

A

the bar at the front of the sander has been pushed

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20
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On the saw stop table saw which below will cause the safety feature to trip besides flesh?

A

Pressure treated wood, tape measure, a nail in the wood

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21
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Random widths and lengths (RWL) lumber is sold by

A

board feet

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22
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When gluing up a solid panel from individual boards what should be the maximum width of an individual piece be?

A

Depends on species, but harder woods can be 7” wide

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23
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When gluing up a solid panel from individual boards why should you alternate the grain on each?

A

to help minimize panel warpage

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24
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After lumber is sawed into boards it is dried to reduce the

A

moisture content

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25
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Which is not a classification of knots?

A

Knot hole

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26
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What is the approximate moisture content of construction grade lumber?

A

20%

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27
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Which wood defect is actually caused by improper seasoning?

A

Warp

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28
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On most panels that are glued up do you use an even number of clamps or an odd number?

A

Odd

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29
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What is the name of the clamp that is used to glue up the laptop desk’s top?

A

Bar clamp

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30
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How much thick of a layer of glue should you spread on a glue joint?

A

1/16”

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31
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After gluing the top up and you have set it off the table, why should you stand it up where the glue joints are vertical?

A

So the glue will run down the joints not across it

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32
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Which one of the two common types of lathes form small shops or home use?

A

Standard

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33
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What is the name of the specification of lathe will determine the largest diameter that the lathe will turn?

A

Swing

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34
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In relation the the center or a spindle turning where should the tool rest be adjusted to?

A

1/8th of an inch away from the turning and 1/16th to slightly above the center line

35
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What additional accessory is needed for outboard turning?

A

Turning stand

36
Q

Turning between centers is called what type of turning?

A

faceplate turning

37
Q

What should be used to remove the spur center of a lathe?

A

knock out rod

38
Q

When gluing a backer block to a piece to be turned as a faceplate what type of paper should be used

A

File folder paper

39
Q

Explain how you can make a mortise and tenon joint one that can be taken apart.

A

Assemble the joint without glue and drill one or two holes through the frame and the tenon and cut dowels to go in the holes and don’t glue them either

40
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Why is it so important for your framing members be 3/4 thick?

A

it is not as easy to make tenons the correct size with wood of different thickness

41
Q

Which is not a typical size of mortising chisels?

A

7/16th

42
Q

Why should you make a mortise 1/8th deeper then the tenon is long?

A

so that when you put glue on the tenon you will not get a “hydraulic lock” by glue getting under the end of the tenon

43
Q

What can happen if you don’t drill the ends of a mortise first?

A

the end of the mortise where you finish will be slanted because the chisel will flex

44
Q

What can be applied to the mortising chisel to make it go into the wood easier?

A

bee’s wax

45
Q

Why might you use a blind dado rather than a through dado to mount a shelf?

A

It hides the joint

46
Q

What is the name of the lap joint where the two components meet at an angel other than 90 degree?

A

oblique

47
Q

Which wood wafer used in plate joinery is 15 mm wide and 47 mm long?

A

0

48
Q

To remove the nut on the oliver table saw to take of the blade which direction do you turn it?

A

Clockwise

49
Q

Which is not a one of the three different types of dado blades that I explained?

A

Variable

50
Q

Which on elf the three are usually not used by professional woodworkers because the blade leaves a slightly rounded bottom in a dado?

A

Wobble

51
Q

Which is the quickest way to determine how many chippers to use in the dado blade for certain cut?

A

Measure the wood to determine how wide you need to make the dado then look at the chart

52
Q

If you cannot get the correct setting for the dado blade with any combination of chippers what must you use?

A

Shims

53
Q

What is the first thing you must do when getting ready to change the blades on the table saw?

A

Push the stop button on the orange power box at the bottom right side of the saw

54
Q

List the three components of a raised panel door

A

Rail, stile, raised panel

55
Q

Which of the three components of a raised panel door has a tenon cut on its end?

A

Rail

56
Q

Which component of a raised panel door is as long as the panel is wide?

A

Rail

57
Q

How can you use an outside caliper to set the fence for a raised panel router bit?

A

measure the bearing on the router bit and move the fence forward past “0”, half the diameter of the bearing

58
Q

Besides unplugging the router, what is another very important thing to do to make sure that the joints fit evenly when installing the router bit to cut the tenons and grooves of a raised panel door?

A

Do not change the height of the bit once you used the first bit

59
Q

When putting the 1/4” collar in the 1/2” chuck on the router table what must you do to get the collar to fit correctly?

A

Make sure the slot in the collar lines pup with the mark on the chuck so that it will fit over the “O” ring

60
Q

Why is it necessary to slow the router down then “raising” the panel of a raised panel door?

A

So that the possibility of over speeding the bit is not a concern

61
Q

How many turns of the lift crank on the router table will raise the bit 1/16th of an inch?

A

Two turns

62
Q

How do you adjust the speed of the router?

A

Turn the roller switch on the bottom right side of the router

63
Q

When using the dovetail jig which drawer component is attached to the top of the jig?

A

Sides

64
Q

What feature of the drawer components must always be placed “up and out” on the jig to make sure the dovetails are cut correctly?

A

Groove for the bottom

65
Q

Why is it important not to lift the router up while it is running and pushed back into the jig?

A

you will ruin the guide

66
Q

Why would you cut the groove for the bottom off the back of the drawer?

A

to make installing the bottom easier

67
Q

Which small nail (wire or brad) has a flat head?

A

Wire

68
Q

Which steel fastener can be used only after a saw kerf is made in the mating joint members?

A

Clamp nail

69
Q

Which is not a purpose of having a glue coating on nail gun nails?

A

it keeps the nail from rusting

70
Q

Which steel fastener can be used only after a saw left is made in the mating joint members?

A

Clamp Nails

71
Q

Which screw finish indicated that there is no finishing on the screw?

A

Bright

72
Q

How high do you need to raise the saw blade to cut the raised panel on the table saw for the drawer front

A

2”

73
Q

How many degrees do you tilt the the blade when cutting the raised panel for the drawer front on the table saw?

A

5 degrees

74
Q

How far away from the blade must the fence be set when cutting the edge beveled on the raised panel for the drawer front?

A

3/8th

75
Q

What type of door used a flush pull?

A

Sliding door

76
Q

What names are given to the hinge that is used on a drop leaf lid for a secretary?

A

Drop leaf

77
Q

Which glass door hinges do not require drilling the glass?

A

Friction stile

78
Q

Which type of hinge is fully adjustable, but requires mortising the door?

A

Eurostyle

79
Q

What is the name of the least visible hinge?

A

Invisible hinge

80
Q

What is the name of the most visible hinge?

A

Surface hinge

81
Q

What hinge maybe sold in 50’ coils?

A

Continuous hinge

82
Q

Why do lower sliding door tracks have ridge on which of the door slides?

A

Reduce friciton

83
Q

What should you write on a panel after you get it glued up?

A

Time, date, name

Woods (2 decks)

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