Thicknesser Quiz

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Thicknesser Quiz

Email *

Name *

Your name as on your Makespace membership

Membership number *

Your Makespace membership number. If you have not been issued with a membership number, please contact admin@makespace.org to get yours. Thank you.

I have read and understood the Risk Assessment for this equipment *

I confirm

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What PPE is required for Thicknesser operation *

Face Mask depending on wood (Yew)

Eye Protection

Gloves

Ear Defenders

Required

What poses the biggest danger with the Thicknesser *

Its heavy

The rotating blade catching loose items or fingers

Electrocution

Can you put your hands inside the machine area whilst it is plugged in? *

Yes

What materials are suitable for thicknessing *

Clean, natural, dry wood in plank form from a known source free of foreign objects

Random logs and branches

MDF, chipboard, particle board, epoxy tables

Palette wood

What is the max amount of wood you can take off per pass? *

.25mm (1/8 turn of height adjustment crank)

.5mm (1/4 turn of height adjustment crank)

1mm (1/2 turn of height adjustment crank)

1.5mm (3/4 turn of height adjustment crank)

You should NOT wear gloves whilst using the thicknesser.

True

False

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What are some things you need to do before operating the thicknesser? *

Ensure you know where the E-stops are

Make everyone leaves the workshop

Ensure there are no obstructions on either side

Ensure the extraction fan is connected and on

Required

Can you walk away from the thicknesser when operating it? *

Yes

What should you NOT wear whilst operating the thicknesser? *

Ties and scarves

Eye protection

Bracelets, necklaces, rings

Long sleeves

Ear defenders

Wired headphones

Required

If you have long hair like Simon, what should you do when operating the thicknesser? *

Relish in the fact you have long hair

Tie it up if possible

What is the thinest piece of wood you can put through?

3 mm

5 mm

7 mm

9 mm

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How many pieces of wood can you put through at once?

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Can you plane an expoxy table?

Yes

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What is the minimum length of wood you can put through?

340 mm

356 mm

380 mm

384 mm

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Which way do you moving the locking lever to lock in the plane height?

Left

Right

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How many ducts do you need to open for the extractor to work properly?

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What do you need to do after using the thicknesser?

disconnect the machine from power

clear the thicknesser of debris with the vaccum or the air compressor

sweep the floor around the extractor

empty the large particles bin in the extractor

all of the above

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