Table Saw
Theory Questions
- What are three ways kickback can occur?
- Where should you stand when using the crosscut sled?
- Where should you stand when using the rip fence?
- What is the purpose of the riving knife?
- Is it ever appropriate to remove the riving knife?
- What is the purpose of the hood over the blade?
- Is it ever appropriate to use the table saw without this hood?
- How would you choose which guide to use?
- What type of wood is appropriate for cutting on the table saw?
- Which guide should you leave the table saw with once you have finished your work?
- What is the risk of having both guides attached?
Practical Test
Rip fence
Demonstrate whilst machine is unplugged
- Raise and lower blade
- Adjust blade angle
- Put blade back at 90 degrees
- Show how you would check the blade's integrity
- Explain the difference between a TCT blade and a HSS blade
- Explain which way the teeth should face
- Demonstrate removing/connecting dust hood
- With dust hood connected, set the correct height for cutting material
- Identify riving knife
- Show process of connecting dust extraction
- Identify the rip guide and the crosscut sled
- Show how you would check the table saw's rip guide is safe
- Mount and de-mount the rip guide
- Adjust the coarse stop on the rip guide
- Adjust the fine stop on the rip guide
- Start dust extraction
Demonstrate whilst machine is plugged in
- Use rip guide to perform a rip cut
- Ensure safe working position throughout
Crosscut sled
Demonstrate whilst machine is unplugged
- Mount and de-mount the crosscut sled
- Adjust the coarse stop on the crosscut guide
- Adjust the fine stop on the crosscut guide
- Demonstrate use of the extension on the mitre guide
- Adjust the angle on the mitre guide
- Put mitre guide back at 90 degrees
- Start dust extraction
Demonstrate whilst machine is powered
- Use crosscut sled to perform a cross-cut
- Ensure safe working position throughout