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100

What covers the miter saw?

The blade guard.

100

What was the original name of the miter saw?

Manual miter box.

100

What was the original use of the belt disc sander?

Originally invented to refinish bar tops.

100

What region of the world made the band saw?

Europe.

100

What is the main thing that you have to do before going into the shop?

Safety Glasses.

200

What part of the band saw is use for applying and quickly release tension?

Blade tension lever.

200

When did the first mechanical belt disc sanders appeared?

1900-1910.

200

Why is a scroll saw called a scroll saw?

Historical use in cutting scroll work.

200

What region of the world made the miter saw?

Rockwell International.

200

Before using the miter saw what do you have to do to make sure the material is well secure?

Use the clamp. 

300

What do you put the wood against in a miter saw?

Fence.

300

Where was the scroll saw invented?

Great Britain/Uk.

300

What was the original use of the miter saw?

Framing and trim work.

300

What region of the world made the scroll saw?

Germany and France.

300

When you do a relief cut on the band saw what do you NOT do?

Pull the saw out with the machine still being on.

400

What do belt disc sanders have to remove dust?

Dual dust collection ports.

400

What was the original use of the scroll saw?

Sculptural ornaments

400

How far did the history of the scroll saw date back?

1500's.

400

What region of the world has the most compound miter saws?

North America.

400

What tool do you use when cutting a small piece of stock with a band saw?

A push stick.

500

What is the band saw's throat picae called?

Insert.

500

What year was the belt disc sander invented?

1926.

500

Who made the origins of the concept of the miter saw in the late 19th century?

Thomas A. Edison.

500

What century was the belt disc sander invented?

The 20th century.

500

What to do before lowering the miter saw to cut?


Let the saw get to speed.

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