Name: 
 

Jointer



Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

1. 

It is __________ to always wear eye protection when using this machine.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

2. 

It is __________ to joint the end grain of the wood on this machine.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

3. 

It is __________ to leave the jointer when it is running.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

4. 

It is __________ to always use push blocks whenever you face joint stock.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

5. 

It is __________ to make any adjustments to the jointer when it is running.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

6. 

It is __________ to remove the safety guard or to hold the safety guard out of the way in order to get a better view of the wood.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

7. 

It is __________ to place your hands over the cutter head when edge jointing stock.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

8. 

It is __________ to set the jointer to remove ¼ of an inch during one pass when surface or edge jointing stock.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

9. 

It is __________  to make sure that your stock meets the minimum size requirements before jointing it.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

10. 

It is __________  to have an assistant help support long pieces of wood.
a.
safe
b.
unsafe
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

11. 

The minimum width of wood is equal to the  ______________ of the knives.
 

 

12. 

The depth of cut for general-purpose work is  ________ of an inch per pass.
 

 

13. 

A  ___________  _____________ should be used whenever edge jointing narrow stock.
 

 

14. 

The  _______________ should always face up when surfacing the wood.
 

 

15. 

The minimum length of stock that may be jointed in this lab is __________ (specific dimension).
 

 

16. 

You should never adjust the  ____________ ____________.
 

 



 
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