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Lathe 101
It's All Relative
100

This process smooths wood using progressively finer grits.

What is Sanding

100

This adhesive is most commonly used in woodshops for general projects.

What is wood glue

100

This part of the house transfers the weight of the structure to the ground.

What is the Foundation

100

This is the safest speed rule when starting a new piece on the lathe.

What is start at the lowest speed

100

The world’s tallest wooden structure is located in this country.

What is Japan

200

This type of joint is created by cutting a slot in one board and a matching piece in another.

What is a mortise and tenon

200

This type of cut is made across the grain of the wood.

What is a crosscut

200

This material is commonly used for wall sheathing in home construction.

What is Plywood

200

This part of the lathe spins the workpiece.

What is the Headstock

200

This Italian city is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance.

What is Florence

300

This tool is used to make sure walls are perfectly vertical.

What is a level

300

This process removes moisture from lumber before it is used.

What is drying

300

Standard residential wall framing is usually spaced this far apart.

What is 16 inches on center

300

Before turning on the lathe, this adjustable support must be set close to the workpiece.

What is the tool rest

300
12 people have walked on the moon, how many people have hit more than 60 homeruns in a season?

What is 7

400

This tool was originally powered by water before electricity.

What is the Lathe

400

This sanding grit range is typically used for final finishing.

What is 180–220 grit

400

This layer of a house helps keep heat inside during cold weather.

What is Insulation

400

This part of the lathe supports the opposite end of the workpiece from the headstock.

What is the Tailstock

400

Who was the first U.S. president on TV

Franklin D. Roosevelt

500

This woodworking rule means measuring twice before cutting.

What is “Measure twice, cut once

500

Daily Double: We have recently ordered ______ and we were able to order This Number _____ of them

What is Dewalt Drill

500

This construction drawing shows a top-down view of a building.

What is the Floor Plan

500

This type of turning creates long, narrow shapes such as table legs or bats.

What is Spindle Turning


500

Daily Double: In Willis Tower, how many states can you see from it and what states is it?

What is Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin

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