Woodworking Machines
Wood Species
Safety
Tools & Techniques
General Knowledge
100

What machine is used to cut curves and shapes in wood?

Bandsaw

100

What type of wood is commonly used to make 2x4 construction lumber?  

Spruce

100

What should you always wear to protect your eyes in the shop?

Safety Glasses

100

What tool is used to measure the length of a board?

Tape Measure

100

How many colours are in a traditional rainbow?

7

200

What machine is used to make the face of a board flat?

Jointer


200

Is oak a hardwood or softwood?

Hardwood

200

Should you wear loose clothing or jewellery when operating machinery?

No

200

What tool is used to check if a corner is exactly 90 degrees?

Try Square/speed square

200

What is the largest planet in our solar system?

Jupiter

300

What machine reduces the thickness of a board and makes it even?

Planer

300

What wood species is known for its reddish-brown colour and is commonly used for furniture?

Cherry

300

What should you use to push small pieces of wood through a table saw?

Push stick

300

What does sanding do to a piece of wood?

Smooths the surface

300

What is the hardest naturally occurring substance on Earth?

Diamond

400

What machine is commonly used to cut straight lines and rip boards to width?

Table Saw
400

What wood is commonly used for decks because it naturally resists rot and insects?


Cedar

400

What should you do if a machine is making an unusual noise or vibration?

Turn it off, Tell Teacher

400

What is the process of gluing two pieces of wood together called?

Laminating

400

How many bones are in an average adult human body?

206

500

What machine uses a rotating bit to create edges, grooves, and decorative shapes?

Router

500

What is the name for wood that comes from trees that lose their leaves every fall?

Hardwood / Deciduous wood

500

What is the term for when a table saw suddenly throws wood back toward the operator?

Kickback

500

What is the name of the joint that uses a rectangular projection fitting into a matching hole?

Mortise and Tenon

500

How many teeth does a adult have

32 teeth