RVHS Radial ARM Saw And Power Mitre Box

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Procedures and safety quiz for the cut-off saw and the chop saw at Rio Vista High School.

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1.

The shortest piece you can safely cut on the chop saw is:
- A.
  
  2"
- B.
  
  6"
- C.
  
  8"
- D.
  
  12"
2.

After completing each cut, make sure...
- A.
  
  The blade stops completely before bringing the saw blade back up.
- B.
  
  The blade doesn't stop before bringing the blade up.
- C.
  
  To let go of the piece your working on.
- D.
  
  The tension spring is locked.
3.

The chop saw is used primarily for making
- A.
  
  Rip cuts
- B.
  
  Crosscuts and angled cuts
- C.
  
  Dados
- D.
  
  Rabbits
4.

Make sure the stock being cut is pinned tightly...
- A.
  
  Against the fence.
- B.
  
  1" away from the fence.
- C.
  
  Fairly close to where you want your cut.
- D.
  
  To the table, away from the fence.
5.

When cutting a piece so the waste side is on the right (regular), crossing your arms by holding the stock with your right hand and lowering the blade with your left...
- A.
  
  Is extremely dangerous and should never be done.
- B.
  
  Is o.k.
- C.
  
  More dangerous, but safe enough.
- D.
  
  Does not bring your left arm into a dangerous spot.
6.

Even though we refer to the power mitre box as the chop saw, you should never...
- A.
  
  Actually use a quick chopping motion, you should cut at a consistent, controlled speed and listen to the machine so you don't over work it.
- B.
  
  Crosscut with the chop saw.
- C.
  
  Make mitre joints with the chop saw.
- D.
  
  Cut pieces 12" or longer.
7.

When finished making a cut
- A.
  
  Remove any scraps or unused stock from the saw area, and return them to the lumber room.
- B.
  
  Stay in the saw's area until the blade has come to a complete stop.
- C.
  
  All of these
- D.
  
  Make sure you return the saw to 90 degrees if you adjusted the angle at all.
8.

You can safely cut stock on either its surface or edge with the chop saw.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

The major difference in cutting wider boards with the radial arm saw and the chop saw is...
- A.
  
  The blade is pulled toward you over the board with the radial arm saw.
- B.
  
  The blade is pulled toward you over the board with the chop saw.
- C.
  
  You lower the blade into the wood with the radial arm saw.
- D.
  
  You start the blade toward you, lower it into the wood, then push it away with the radial arm saw.
10.

The closest your fingers can get to the blade on either the radial arm saw or the chop saw is...
- A.
  
  2"
- B.
  
  6"
- C.
  
  12"
- D.
  
  2'
11.

Another name for the Radial Arm saw is:
- A.
  
  Chop saw
- B.
  
  Cut-off saw
- C.
  
  Chip saw
- D.
  
  Zippy the wonder cutter
12.

Another name for the Power Mitre box is...
- A.
  
  Cut-off saw
- B.
  
  Chop saw
- C.
  
  Table saw
- D.
  
  Band saw
13.

When cutting long boards, make sure
- A.
  
  To get assistance in holding it in place.
- B.
  
  You don't worry too much about cutting it straight, it's just a rough cut.
- C.
  
  To leave any extra on the saw for someone else.
- D.
  
  To carry the lumber to the saw with the front pointing down.