Hand Tools Flashcards
(27 cards)
How are hammers specified
Type of head
Weight
What weight of hammer is used for general bench work
3/4 lb or 1lb
What should hammers be checked for for serviceability
Head is secured to handle by wedge
Cracks or splinters in wooden handle
Damage to striking face
Bends or kinks in metal handle
Head is square to the handle
When are nylon faced hammers used
Prevent damage do equipment being worked on
Why should metal hammers not be used on hardened components
Metal can chip and shatter
What are the 3 types of punches
Parallel pin
Taper
Hollow
What are punches and drifts used for
Localising the area of a hammer blow to avoid extra damage to the surroundings
What is a drift pin/punch used for
Aiding the alignment of bolt or rivet holes
What precautions should be taken when using punches or drifts
Striking face free of burrs
Tip free of damage or distortion
Work should be well supported
Correct hammers to be used
Copper and aluminium drifts are not to be used
Why are copper and aluminium drifts not to be used to drive out bearings
Particles could contaminate the bearing
How are pliers classified
Shape
Overall length
What types of pliers are there
Combination
Flat Nose / Duck bill
Needle nose
Round nose
Circlip
Water pump
Vice-Grip
Wire locking
What are pliers selected based on
Task being performed
Position and access
What is a drive bit
Machined heads of screwdrivers that can be slotted into a shank instead of carrying multiple screwdrivers
Where are stubby screwdrivers used
Areas of limited access
What are the parts of a screwdriver
Handle
Shank
Blade
Tip
What decides what type of screwdriver should be used
Nature of work
Fastener type
Access
Standard of screwdriver
What are the different types of screwdrivers
Standard
Ratchet
Pump action
Stubby
What must be checked in a tool box before removing any tools
All tools are present
Etch markings match the toolkit
Where can the size marking of a spanner be found
Marked on jaw face
Shank
In what motion should a spanner be used
Pulling
What is the advantages of using an open jaw spanner
Does not have to be placed over a nut, can slide on
Enables more space to be made by flipping spanner over
What are the different types of spanner
Open jaw
Ring
Combination
Flare Nut
Ratchet
Peg
C
Adjustable
What is a socket spanner
Used with extension pieces, handles, angles and reduce the amount of spammers that need to be carried by just needing the correct head
