WHAT DOES THIS DO?
What does a hammer do?
It drives nails into wood.
What PPE must you wear when cutting or sanding?
Safety glasses.
Name the tool used to drive nails.
Hammer.
True or False: You should walk, not run, in the workshop.
True
What is the saying “measure twice, cut once” reminding you to do?
Double-check measurements before cutting.
What does a nail do?
It joins two pieces of wood together.
Why should bags never be left in walkways?
They create tripping hazards.
Name the tool used to cut curves in wood.
Coping saw.
True or False: You can use a machine before the teacher gives permission.
False.
What do you use to hold wood safely while cutting or drilling?
Clamp or vice.
What does sandpaper do?
It smooths wood by removing rough surfaces.
What should you do if a tool looks damaged?
Tell the teacher immediately.
Name the tool used to smooth rough edges.
File or sanding block.
True or False: PPE is only needed when using machines.
False.
Why do we sand wood before applying finish?
To make it smooth and remove rough edges.
What does a ruler do?
It measures length accurately, usually in millimetres.
Why must long hair be tied back in the workshop?
To stop it being caught in tools or machines.
Name the tool used to check if an angle is 90°.
Try square.
True or False: The disc sander is safe to use on both sides of the disc.
False — only on the downward-moving side.
What is the first step when starting a new project?
Read the plan/instructions.
What does a vacuum do in the workshop?
It removes sawdust to keep the workspace clean and safe.
List three unsafe behaviours around machines.
Running, crowding, distracting others, using without permission, not wearing PPE (any 3)
Name the tool used to carefully remove small amounts of wood.
Chisel.
True or False: If you make a mistake cutting, you should hide it.
False — tell the teacher and fix it safely.
Put these in the correct order: Sand, Mark, Measure, Finish, Cut.
Measure → Mark → Cut → Sand → Finish.