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0
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Three common ways of indicating on-centre spacing a on a tape rule are:

A
  1. Triangles
  2. Diamonds
  3. Highlighted numbers
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Explain why the hook on the end of a flexible tape rule should be movable.

A

Accurate inside and outside measurements

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Some good choices for pencils for general carpentry use are:

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HB, F, or 2H

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What layout tool would you use to copy the shape from the side of a rock fireplace onto the panel you will cut to fit against it?

A

You would use a compass

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4
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If you need to accurately draw an arc much larger than your compass can handle, which tool could you use for this task?

A

Trammel points

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5
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List 3 uses for a combination square

A

Trying an edge
Laying out square lines
Laying out 45 degree lines
Scribing a parallel line

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6
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When attached to framing square, a pair of _____ makes repetitive angle marking much easier.

A

Square gauges

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7
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The _____ may be used to copy or transfer an angle from an existing layout.

A

Sliding T-bevel

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8
Q

Transferring a point from the layout lines to the bottom of an excavation can be easily done using a _____ _______.

A

Plumb bob

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9
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How should you compensate for a level which does not read perfectly level when you are laying out a long level line on a wall?

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By flipping the level horizontally before the next section of line is drawn.

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10
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Straightening a wall or form work is easily accomplished by using a ______ and ______ for a reference.

A

String line

Spacer blocks

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11
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What are 2 common uses for a bench plane?

A

Jointing and surfacing

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12
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Which plane has the blade installed with the bevel up?

A

Block plane

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13
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What type of chisel is best suited for cutting the hinge gains into the edge of a door?

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Bevel chisel or butt chisel

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14
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A _____ chisel is used to chip unwanted concrete out of an opening.

A

Cold

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15
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When cutting plastic laminate the cutter should have a ______ cutting tip.

A

Carbide

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16
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The two basic types of teeth found on handsaws are _____ and _____.

A

Rip

Cross-cut

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17
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Which saw would you use to cut the profile of a moulding to join an inside corner?

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Coping saw

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18
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What colour are the handles of metal snips that are used for general-purpose straight cutting?

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Yellow

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19
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What colour are the handles of metal snips that are used for cutting in a clockwise direction?

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Green

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20
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What colour are the handles of metal snips that cut counter-clockwise?

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Red

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21
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Files are rasps are made to cut on the _____ or _____ stroke.

A

Push or forward

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22
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Cleaning debris from the teeth of a file or rasp should be done with a ______ or ______.

A

File card or wire brush

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23
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A wood scraper is used to remove ?

A

Excess glue
Existing paints
Other finishes

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24
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Give two reasons why the faces of some hammers are belled or crowned?

A

A) it allows the nail to be driven to the surface without marring the surface.
B) it automatically corrects off-centre strikes to minimize nail deflection and bending.

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25
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Which hammer is used to drive pegs and align heavy framework?

A

Sledgehammer

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26
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Describe the shape of the tip on a nail set.

A

Cup shaped or chamfered tip.

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27
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Very short-bladed screwdrivers are known as _____ screwdrivers.

A

Stubby

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28
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What is the designated colour for the handle of a #2 Robertson screwdriver?

A

Red

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29
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What colour is #1 Robertson screwdriver? #0, #3?

A

Green , yellow, black

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30
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Which type of clamp is recommended for use with machinery?

A

C-clamps

31
Q

A _____ or ______ clamp is a good choice for clamping awkward or irregularly shaped objects.

A

A web or band (strap locks)

32
Q

What is the function of an expansive bit?

A

To bore holes larger than 25 mm

33
Q

What type of clamp allows material of unusual shape to be clamped in unusual positions and angles.

A

Hand screw clamps

34
Q

What is the name of a hand drill bit that has adjustable diameter capabilities?

A

Expansive bit

35
Q

Nail claw or nail puller?

A

Nail claw

36
Q

The size of a hammer is determined by its weight if mass. What does this include?

A

Head only

37
Q

Which tool would be best suited to cut form wire?

A

Linemans pliers

38
Q

What type of tool is used to cut welded wire mesh?

A

Bolt cutters

39
Q

What are the four styles of cuts of a file?

A

Single
Double
Rasp
Curved

40
Q

Which file has a single row of parallel teeth running diagonally across the face. They are used primarily on metal when a smooth finish is desired.

A

Single cut file

41
Q

Double cut files have two intersecting rows of teeth that contain hundreds of cutting edges for fast removal of material. T or F

A

T

42
Q

Curved files are generally used for hard metals. T or F

A

F. They are primarily used for soft metals

43
Q

What are triangular taper saw files used for?

A

They are single cut and used for filling 60 degree angle saw teeth

44
Q

To check for level between two posts of a proposed fence, which of the following would be best suited?
A) string level
B) hand level

A

String level

45
Q

Which plane is best suited to plane long straight edges?

Jointer
Block
Smooth
Jack

A

Jointer

46
Q

Which tool has a carbide tip cutter that is used to score the finished surface?

A

Plastic laminate cutter

47
Q

What is kerf?

A

The width of material removed by the saw teeth.

48
Q

In order to stop the saw from binding in the cut, saw teeth are bent alternatively in opposing directions. This is called ____.

A

Set

49
Q

_____ chisels have a flat cross-section and parallel side. The strong blade makes it useful for rough carpentry.

A

Former

50
Q

How do you regulate the amount of screw penetration when using the screw gun?9

A

Adjust the nosepiece

51
Q

What prevents the belt on a portable belt sander from slipping during usage?

A

Front roller spring tension

52
Q

For what use is a 12-point saw best suited?

A

Smooth cutting across the grain. A panel saw typically has 12 points per inch.

53
Q

Which saws have 12 or more points per inch?

A

Back saws

54
Q

Which saws have 8 points per inch?

A

Crosscut

55
Q

Which saws have 5.5 points per inch?

A

Rip saws

56
Q

What are the two basic types of claw hammers?

A

Straight and curves claws

57
Q

Which clamp would you use to clamp irregular shaped projects?

A

Band or web clamp (strap lock)

58
Q

What tool would you use for making long measurements and site layout?

A

Steel tape

59
Q

Long tapes usually go by ___ increments.

A

1/8

60
Q

A compass can be used as a ____ to copy a profile of an irregular surface onto the material you are cutting.

A

Scriber

61
Q

A trammel head set can be clamped to a narrow board and used to draw circles too large for a compass or dividers. T or F

A

T

62
Q

Try squares are typically used to check cut edges for square. The procedure is called ____.

A

Trying

63
Q

Framing squares have body’s and tongues. T or F

A

T

64
Q

What can clamp to a framing square to simplify repetitive and accurate angle markings?

A

Square gauges

65
Q

String lines are also called….

A

Dry lines and masons lines

66
Q

Which is the largest plane?

A

Jointer plane

67
Q

What is the difference between the two block planes.

A

The angle. One is 12 degrees while the other is 20 degrees

68
Q

Which chisel is good for rough carpentry?

A

Firmer chisel

69
Q

Rip saws cut best at what angle?

A

60 degrees

70
Q

How many teeth per inch does a panel saw have?

A

12 points per inch

71
Q

Back saws have how points per inch?

A

12 or more

72
Q

A ____ ____ is a boring tool that consists of a rotating offset handle and a chuck for holding the boring bits.

A

Bit brace

73
Q

Auger bits are measured in 1/16ths?

Yes or no

A

Yes

74
Q

What type of screwdriver can be used when limited space is available?

A

Offset screwdriver

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