At what height should the blade guard be set when cutting a piece of stock?
- 2" above the stock
- 1/8" below the stock
- Just above the stock
- About 1/8" above the stock
Where should you stand in relation to the saw blade when making a cut on the Band saw?
- Directly in front of blade
- To the left or right of the blade
- The side of the Band Saw
- Where ever you are comfortable
Why is it important that only one person be in the caution area?
- So the person is free to move around
- So no one distracts the operator of the saw
- To avoid bumping into anyone
Under what conditions can you use the miter or fence when making a cut.
- Anytime, as long as you have a second person helping you
- When you want to make a straight cut both when ripping or doing a crosscut
- Only when using a combination blade
- If the stock is more the 12" long
Why is it important to use the guard on the band saw?
- To protect your fingers from possible injury
- To hold down the stock while cutting
- To keep other people who are watching away from the blade
- To guide your wood through the cut