Power Tools
This power tool is used for drilling holes and driving screws.
What is a power drill?
This tool is used to drive nails into wood.
What is a hammer?
The part of the stage closest to the audience.
What is downstage?
You wear these to protect your eyes when using tools.
What are safety glasses (or goggles)?
Always know the location of this in case of a fire.
What is a fire extinguisher?
This saw is best for making straight cuts in wood.
What is a circular saw?
This tool is used to drive screws in or out of materials.
What is a screwdriver?
The part of the stage farthest from the audience.
What is upstage?
You wear this to protect your lungs in dusty conditions.
What is a dust mask (or respirator)?
When lifting heavy objects, use these instead of your back.
What are your legs?
This tool smooths surfaces using sandpaper.
What is a sander?
This tool measures and marks angles in wood or metal.
What is a combination square?
The actor’s left when facing the audience.
What is stage left?
You wear these to protect your hands from sharp edges.
What are gloves?
All power tools should be __________ before making adjustments.
What is turned off?
This tool cuts curved shapes in wood, plastic, or metal.
What is a jigsaw?
This tool is used for pulling nails and prying wood apart.
What is a crowbar (or pry bar)?
The frame or arch that separates the stage from the audience.
What is the proscenium arch?
This type of shoe should always be worn in the shop.
What are close-toed shoes?
You should always maintain three points of __________ when using a ladder.
What is contact?
This tool makes precise crosscuts and angled cuts in wood.
What is a miter saw?
This tool makes precise, controlled cuts in wood.
What is a handsaw?
The space above the stage where scenery, lights, and curtains are stored.
What is the fly loft?
Long hair should always be __________ back when using tools.
What is tied back?
Always use these safety devices provided with power tools.
What are guards?