Question

how close should the blade guard be above your piece? *
1 point
○ 1/4\
○ 1\
○ 1/8\
○ 3/4\

where is the \kickback\ zone on the bandsaw? *
1 point
○ front
○ back
○ left
○ right

Explanation:

First Question (How close should the blade guard be above your piece?):

In woodworking (related to engineering or a practical natural - science - adjacent skill), the standard safety practice for a blade guard (e.g., on a table saw or similar cutting tool) is that it should be as close as 1/8" above the piece being cut to prevent kickback and ensure safety while still allowing the material to be cut properly.

On a bandsaw, the kickback zone is at the back of the blade. This is because when the material is not fed properly or there is a binding, the force from the blade can cause the material to be propelled backward, towards the operator, from the back of the saw's cutting area.

Answer:

C. 1/8"

Second Question (Where is the "kickback" zone on the bandsaw?):