Bay Path Band Saw

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1.

Set the saw guide to ________ the stock before turning on the power.
- A.
  
  1 inch above
- B.
  
  2 inches above
- C.
  
  Within 1/2 inch of
- D.
  
  Within 1/8 inch below
2.

Do not put your fingers closer than the ________.
- A.
  
  2 inches
- B.
  
  1 inch
- C.
  
  3/4 of an inch
- D.
  
  1/2 inch
3.

Do not place your hand ________ the blade while cutting stock.
- A.
  
  Away from
- B.
  
  Clear
- C.
  
  Along side
- D.
  
  Directly in line with
4.

Do not stand on the ________ of the bandsaw while it is running. A broken blade is likely to fly in that direction.
- A.
  
  Front side
- B.
  
  Back side
- C.
  
  Right side
- D.
  
  Left side
5.

________ before backing out of a cut. This avoids pulling the blade of its wheels.
- A.
  
  Clean off the machine
- B.
  
  Raise the guard
- C.
  
  Turn on the power
- D.
  
  Turn off the power
6.

To avoid bending or breaking a blade and damaging your work, you should not twist or bend a saw blade with your stock. Make ________ before sawing sharp curves and never use extreme force to cut your material.
- A.
  
  Dark lines
- B.
  
  Double lines
- C.
  
  Relief cuts
- D.
  
  Fast cuts
7.

Do not cut ________ stock on the band saw without a special v/block set up.
- A.
  
  Flat
- B.
  
  Round
- C.
  
  Square
- D.
  
  Long
8.

Stock must be supported against the ________ of the blade. The toe of the bevel should be flat on the table.
- A.
  
  Downward thrust
- B.
  
  Upward thrust
- C.
  
  Side thrust
- D.
  
  Back thrust
9.

If the blade breaks or comes of the wheels: shut off the power, stand clear, ________ and do not open the wheel guards.
- A.
  
  Speed up the blade
- B.
  
  Stand on the foot brake
- C.
  
  Hold onto the wheels
- D.
  
  Let the machine coast to a complete stop
10.

Do not ________ a moving bandsaw blade.
- A.
  
  Work with
- B.
  
  Make relief cuts with
- C.
  
  Reach around
- D.
  
  Cut curves with
11.

Never try to clean off the band saw table with your hands when the saw is running. If scaps and/or cut stock need to be cleared away, ________ to remove stock away from the moving blade.
- A.
  
  Use a piece of scrap material atleast 10inches long
- B.
  
  Use a rag or brush
- C.
  
  Ask another student
- D.
  
  Use your fingers
12.

Any operation which requires a special set-up must be approved by the instructor ________ the operation.
- A.
  
  Prior to the start of
- B.
  
  During
- C.
  
  After
- D.
  
  Half way into