WOOD WORKING MACHINES

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  • Q1: Define a wood working machine.
    Ans: A wood working machine is a machine used to cut, shape, and finish wood.
  • Q2: Name some machines used in a wood workshop.
    Ans: The machines used in a wood workshop are as follows:
    • ➔ Circular saw
    • ➔ Band saw
    • ➔ Jointer
    • ➔ Planer
  • Q3: Define Radical saw.
    Ans: A radical saw is a machine used to cut wood at different angles.
  • Q4: Define Radial Saw.
    Ans: A radial saw is a machine in which the blade moves along an arm to cut wood.
  • Q5: Name the parts of a Radial saw.
    Ans: The parts of a radial saw are as follows:
    • ➔ Yoke
    • ➔ Motor
    • ➔ Arm
    • ➔ Table
  • Q6: State some safety precautions while using a radial saw.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Wear safety goggles
    • ➔ Keep hands away from the blade
    • ➔ Use proper guards
  • Q7: Define Yoke.
    Ans: A yoke is a part of a radial saw that holds the motor.
  • Q8: Define Circular saw.
    Ans: A circular saw is a machine used to cut wood using a rotating circular blade.
  • Q9: Name the parts of a Circular saw.
    Ans: The parts of a circular saw are as follows:
    • ➔ Arbor
    • ➔ Blade
    • ➔ Table
    • ➔ Guard
  • Q10: Define Arbor.
    Ans: An arbor is a shaft on which the circular saw blade is mounted.
  • Q11: Define Miter Gauge.
    Ans: A miter gauge is used to guide wood at an angle while cutting.
  • Q12: Define Rip Fence.
    Ans: A rip fence is used to guide wood for straight cutting.
  • Q13: Define Hand Wheel.
    Ans: A hand wheel is used to adjust the height or position of the blade.
  • Q14: Define Guard.
    Ans: A guard is a safety device that covers the blade to prevent accidents.
  • Q15: Define Splitter.
    Ans: A splitter prevents the wood from closing on the blade during cutting.
  • Q16: Define the use of Dado heads.
    Ans: Dado heads are used to cut wide grooves in wood.
  • Q17: State some safety precautions while using a circular saw.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Do not wear loose clothes
    • ➔ Use blade guard
    • ➔ Keep hands away from blade
  • Q18: Define Band Saw.
    Ans: A band saw is a machine used to cut wood using a continuous band blade.
  • Q19: Name the types of a Band saw.
    Ans: The types of band saw are as follows:
    • ➔ Vertical band saw
    • ➔ Horizontal band saw
  • Q20: Name the parts of a band saw.
    Ans: The parts of a band saw are as follows:
    • ➔ Wheels
    • ➔ Blade
    • ➔ Table
    • ➔ Guard
  • Q21: State the guiding mechanism of a band saw.
    Ans: The blade is guided by guide blocks and thrust wheels.
  • Q22: Define a Throat Plate.
    Ans: A throat plate supports the wood near the blade opening.
  • Q23: What is a Thrust Wheel?
    Ans: A thrust wheel supports the back of the band saw blade.
  • Q24: State some safety precautions while using a band saw.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Adjust blade guard properly
    • ➔ Keep fingers away from blade
    • ➔ Stop machine before adjustments
  • Q25: Define Jointer.
    Ans: A jointer is a machine used to make wood surfaces flat and straight.
  • Q26: Name the parts of a jointer.
    Ans: The parts of a jointer are as follows:
    • ➔ Infeed table
    • ➔ Outfeed table
    • ➔ Cutter head
    • ➔ Fence
  • Q27: State some safety precautions while working with a jointer.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Use push sticks
    • ➔ Keep hands away from cutter
    • ➔ Use proper guard
  • Q28: Define Planner.
    Ans: A planner is a machine used to reduce the thickness of wood.
  • Q29: Name the parts of a planner.
    Ans: The parts of a planner are as follows:
    • ➔ Feed rollers
    • ➔ Cutter head
    • ➔ Table
  • Q30: State some safety precautions while working with a planner.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Do not overload the machine
    • ➔ Keep hands away from rollers
  • Q31: What are feed roles?
    Ans: Feed rollers move the wood through the machine.
  • Q32: What is Wood Turning Lathe?
    Ans: A wood turning lathe is a machine used to shape rotating wood.
  • Q33: State the working procedure of a wood turning lathe.
    Ans: The working procedure is as follows:
    • ➔ Fix the wood between centers
    • ➔ Start the machine
    • ➔ Shape using turning tools
  • Q34: Name the parts of a wood turning lathe.
    Ans: The parts of a wood turning lathe are as follows:
    • ➔ Headstock
    • ➔ Tailstock
    • ➔ Tool rest
    • ➔ Bed
  • Q35: State the turning tools of a wood turning lathe.
    Ans: The turning tools are as follows:
    • ➔ Gouge
    • ➔ Chisel
    • ➔ Scraper
  • Q36: State some safety precautions while working with a wood turning lathe.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Wear eye protection
    • ➔ Tighten work properly
    • ➔ Do not touch rotating work
  • Q37: Define Spindle.
    Ans: A spindle is a rotating shaft that holds the work or tool.
  • Q38: Define Tailstock.
    Ans: A tailstock supports the other end of the work piece.
  • Q39: Define Chip Tray.
    Ans: A chip tray collects waste wood chips.
  • Q40: What is a standing disc?
    Ans: A standing disc is a disc used for sanding wood.
  • Q41: Define Drill Chuck.
    Ans: A drill chuck holds the drill bit firmly.
  • Q42: Define Lower Chuck.
    Ans: A lower chuck supports the work from below.
  • Q43: Define Upper Chuck.
    Ans: An upper chuck holds the tool or bit from above.
  • Q44: Define Jig Saw.
    Ans: A jig saw is a machine used to cut curved shapes in wood.
  • Q45: Name the parts of a Jig Saw.
    Ans: The parts of a jig saw are as follows:
    • ➔ Blade
    • ➔ Motor
    • ➔ Base plate
    • ➔ Handle
  • Q46: State some safety precautions while working with a Jig Saw.
    Ans: The safety precautions are as follows:
    • ➔ Secure the work properly
    • ➔ Keep hands away from blade
  • Q47: Define Bevelling.
    Ans: Bevelling is the process of making an angled edge on wood.
  • Q48: What is a Disc cutter?
    Ans: A disc cutter is used to cut or shape wood using a rotating disc.
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