Tech Theater Test

Table saw use uses

Ripping-cutting a piece of wood with the grain

Cross cutting-the opposite of ripping cutting pieces to length

Bevel cut- making angled cut along the edge of the piece

Rabbets/Grooves-making channels in the wood

Cutting joints-able to make variety of joints(dovetail, tenon, finger, dado)

Kerfing - allows wood to be bent

Table saw safety

Never clear small pieces while Blade is moving

never stand directly behind the workplace due to kickback

Never adjust the saw when it’s running never overreach or reach across the blade

always use the 4 inch rule if ripping a piece for inches of less push stick

Never run materials containing nail screws and other metal metallic objects

if the machine is malfunctioning are making strange noises stop it immediately and inform teacher

Always keep the wood against the fence and less using sled or mitre gauge

pay attention to hand placement. One drives in one steers.

Miter saw uses

Cross cutting across grain of the wood

Bevel cut angle cut relative to board

Compound cut cutting an angle across in relative to the board

Miter cut for making angles

Mitre Saw Saftey Rules

Always keep your hands at least 6 inches away from blade

Push don’t pull miter saw

Don’t raise blade until it has come to a complete stop

Make sure the miter saw is secure to the base or stand

Don’t start the saw with the blade, touching the work piece

Do not cut wood that has nails screws or other metal objects in it

Always make sure the peace is braced against the back fence

Never cut with a cross hand grip

Band saw uses

Cut straight lines using a fence

Cut curves in wood

Make small cuts like a notches

Bandsaw safety rules

Never remove pieces while the blade is still moving

Never reach across the blade

never adjust the saw or fence while blade is moving

Make all cuts under power and not wall blade is coasting

If blade breaks, stand clear and stop machine

Always follow the 4 inch rule

Scroll Saw uses

Primarily used to make intricate cuts in curves

The blade moves up and down and a reciprocation motion

The blade is very easy and thin to break

Requires patience in light touch

Scroll saw safety

Install blade with teeth pointing down

Always make sure you’re pressing down on the material when cutting

If Blade snaps shut off machine immediately

Never start the saw with the material touching the blade

Select the correct speed for your cutting faster the speed faster the cut

Never have fingers in line with the cut keep fingers to the side

Nail gun uses

Framing uses in homes construction shoots longer, and thicker nails, smaller one finish/Brad used for trim, moldings and small woodworking projects

Nail gun safety

Never point nail gun at another person

Always shoot nails away from your body never towards you

Never engage the safety feature unless you’re ready to shoot a nail

Always disengage/unplugged nail gun when you’re done with it

Never try to clear a jam with the gun connected

Never carry the gun with the trigger pulled

Never assume the gun is empty with nails

Belt sander uses

Smooth out material that has rough spot

Shape or around edges

Remove small amount of material

Belt, sander safety

Keep fingers away from belt or disc

Always keep material flat on the table top

Never let go of the material