Activities 2, 3, and 4 – 24351 (v2) Demonstrate knowledge of and use specified fixed machinery in the construction of BCATS projects

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Note: Activity 1 is a practical activity and so cannot be completed outside of a workshop.

Activity 2

What advantage do we gain by placing the fence on the lower side of the cut?

If your blade is blunt, what will happen to your cut?

What advantage does a well set up band saw have over a circular saw when ripping or crosscutting?

Activity 3

What is the risk of backing the blade out of a cut (particularly a curved cut)?

When cutting tight curves or angles, what can be done to free the blade up and prevent binding on the corners?

The shaded areas shown below indicate the panels that are required. Show the release cuts required to achieve an efficient, smooth and flowing cut.

Activity 4

What would happen if you tried to carry out the cuts shown below without the vee blocks?

What is the risk involved in not using a push stick?

What is the hazard of wearing gloves or rings when using the band saw?

What does a clicking noise as the blade rotates indicate?

What is the hazard of standing to the right of the blade?