Saws
This saw is commonly used for straight cuts in wood using a spinning circular blade.
What is a circular saw?
This tool is used to make holes in wood, metal, or plastic.
What is a drill?
This tool is used to grind, cut, and polish metal using a spinning abrasive disc.
What is an angle grinder?
These are required to protect your eyes from flying debris.
What are safety glasses?
This should always be unplugged or removed before changing blades or bits.
What is the power source or battery?
This saw uses a small straight blade that moves up and down to cut curves and shapes.
What is a jigsaw?
This tool is designed specifically to drive screws quickly and efficiently.
What is an impact driver?
This is the protective cover that shields the user from sparks and debris.
What is a guard?
This protects your hearing when using loud power tools.
What are earplugs or hearing protection?
This helps keep tools working longer and running smoothly.
What is cleaning and maintenance?
This portable saw uses a continuous loop blade and is often used to cut metal pipe or conduit.
What is a portable band saw?
This drill feature helps prevent over-tightening by stopping rotation at a set torque.
What is a clutch?
This type of grinder disc is used to remove rust or paint without damaging the metal surface too much.
What is a wheel brush?
This type of clothing should NOT be worn around power tools because it can get caught.
What is loose clothing?
This refers to checking a tool for damage before using it.
What is an inspection?
This tool uses a small oscillating blade and can cut, sand, and scrape in tight spaces.
What is an oscillating multi-tool?
This is the spinning metal piece that is inserted into a drill to create holes.
What is a drill bit?
This type of disc is used on grinders specifically for cutting metal.
What is a cutoff wheel?
These should always be worn to protect feet from heavy falling objects.
What are steel-toe boots or closed-toe shoes?
This is used to guide a tool safely along a straight cutting line.
What is a guide or fence?
This saw uses a back-and-forth blade motion and is often used for demolition work.
What is a reciprocating saw?
This is the name for the part of a drill that holds the bit in place.
What is a chuck?
This action involves removing material using friction from an abrasive surface.
What is grinding?
This is done before using any power tool to ensure it is safe and working properly.
What is a tool inspection?
This happens when a tool is used incorrectly and causes injury or damage.
What is an accident or misuse?