Table Saw Basics
This safety device must usually stay on the saw unless the instructor approves removal.
What is the Riving knife?
This type of cutting is never allowed because of kickback risk.
What is freehand cutting?
The safety margin distance.
What is 6" (inside metal)?
The upper guide should be set this far above the stock.
What is 1/4"?
The router should be unplugged before doing this.
What is changing or installing bits?
Students must be checked out on the table saw this often.
What is in CT1/any time you need a refresher?
You should never do this while the saw is running.
What is backing wood away from the blade?
When using a stop (jig), this piece must be held by the operator.
What is the material to be cut?
These cuts reduce the blade from binding on tight curves.
What are relief cuts?
Router cuts should be made against this.
What is the cutter's rotation?
Adjustments should be made when the blade is fully stopped and this is off.
What is the main power switch?
If a board gets stuck mid-cut, this is the correct response.
What is turning off the saw/using the stop paddle?
True or False: The offcut should always be held by the operator.
What is false? (piece you're cutting off).
Irregular or round stock requires this to be cut safely.
What is a jig or fence?
This sanding disk side should always be used.
What is the downward motion side?
The min. width that requires a push stick when ripping material.
Reaching over or passing wood over the blade while running is described as this.
What is dangerous/forbidden?
Stops (jigs) are used mainly to do this accurately.
What is cut workpieces to a set length?
To back out of a long cut, you must first do this.
What is turn off the motor/stop the blade?
Proper sanding pressure is described as this.
What is light to moderate pressure?
The shortest piece you may rip without special permission.
What is 12"?
Failing to push stock past the riving knife can cause this.
What is kickback?
Ignoring proper stop (jig) setup can lead to this major safety issue.
What is kickback or pinching?
If the blade breaks, your first reaction should be this.
What is shut off power and notify the instructor?
Using multiple passes instead of one heavy cut is considered this.
What is safer/better practice?