Wood Processes

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Chain Saw

Question 2

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?

Answer 2

Single grip harvester

Question 3

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

Answer 3

4,000

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

When was the bandsaw developed?

Answer 5

1808

Question 6

Why is construction grade lumber not adequate for building furniture?

Answer 6

the moisture content is too high

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Medullary rays

Question 8

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

Answer 8

White oak has pores that rare filled making it water proof

Question 9

What is another name for Red Lauan?

Answer 9

Philippine Mahogany

Question 10

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

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Accidents occur as the result of what two situations?

Answer 11

unsafe acts and hazardous conditions

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Soda/water

Question 13

Which is not essential component of a fire?

Answer 13

exhaust

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Finishing rooms

Question 15

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

Answer 15

safety glasses

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

Amount of blade exposed and force needed to operate the machine

Question 17

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

Answer 17

wane

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

1/8”

Question 19

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

Answer 19

the bar at the front of the sander has been pushed

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

Random widths and lengths (RWL) lumber is sold by

Answer 21

board feet

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

to help minimize panel warpage

Question 24

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

Answer 24

moisture content

Question 25

Which is not a classification of knots?

Answer 25

Knot hole

Question 26

What is the approximate moisture content of construction grade lumber?

Answer 26

20%

Question 27

Which wood defect is actually caused by improper seasoning?

Answer 27

Warp

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Odd

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Bar clamp

Question 30

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

Answer 30

1/16"

Question 31

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?

Answer 31

So the glue will run down the joints not across it

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Standard

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Swing

Question 34

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

Answer 34

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

Question 35

What additional accessory is needed for outboard turning?

Answer 35

Turning stand

Question 36

Turning between centers is called what type of turning?

Answer 36

faceplate turning

Question 37

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

Answer 37

knock out rod

Question 38

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

Answer 38

File folder paper

Question 39

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

Answer 39

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

Question 40

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

Answer 40

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

Question 41

Which is not a typical size of mortising chisels?

Answer 41

7/16th

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

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

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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

Answer 44

bee's wax

Question 45

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

Answer 45

It hides the joint

Question 46

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

Answer 46

oblique

Question 47

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

Answer 47

#0

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Clockwise

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Variable

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Wobble

Question 51

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

Answer 51

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

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Shims

Question 53

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

Answer 53

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

Question 54

List the three components of a raised panel door

Answer 54

Rail, stile, raised panel

Question 55

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

Answer 55

Rail

Question 56

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

Answer 56

Rail

Question 57

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

Answer 57

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

Question 58

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?

Answer 58

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

Question 59

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?

Answer 59

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

Question 60

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

Answer 60

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

Question 61

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

Answer 61

Two turns

Question 62

How do you adjust the speed of the router?

Answer 62

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

Question 63

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

Answer 63

Sides

Question 64

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

Answer 64

Groove for the bottom

Question 65

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

Answer 65

you will ruin the guide

Question 66

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

Answer 66

to make installing the bottom easier

Question 67

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

Answer 67

Wire

Question 68

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

Answer 68

Clamp nail

Question 69

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

Answer 69

it keeps the nail from rusting

Question 70

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

Answer 70

Clamp Nails

Question 71

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

Answer 71

Bright

Question 72

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

Answer 72

2"

Question 73

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

Answer 73

5 degrees

Question 74

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

Answer 74

3/8th

Question 75

What type of door used a flush pull?

Answer 75

Sliding door

Question 76

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

Answer 76

Drop leaf

Question 77

Which glass door hinges do not require drilling the glass?

Answer 77

Friction stile

Question 78

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

Answer 78

Eurostyle

Question 79

What is the name of the least visible hinge?

Answer 79

Invisible hinge

Question 80

What is the name of the most visible hinge?

Answer 80

Surface hinge

Question 81

What hinge maybe sold in 50' coils?

Answer 81

Continuous hinge

Question 82

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

Answer 82

Reduce friciton

Question 83

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

Answer 83

Time, date, name