Hand Tools

Question 0

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

Answer 0

1. Triangles
2. Diamonds
3. Highlighted numbers

Question 1

Explain why the hook on the end of a flexible tape rule should be movable.

Answer 1

Accurate inside and outside measurements

Question 2

Some good choices for pencils for general carpentry use are:

Answer 2

HB, F, or 2H

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

You would use a compass

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Trammel points

Question 5

List 3 uses for a combination square

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Square gauges

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Sliding T-bevel

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Plumb bob

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

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

Question 10

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

Answer 10

String line

Spacer blocks

Question 11

What are 2 common uses for a bench plane?

Answer 11

Jointing and surfacing

Question 12

Which plane has the blade installed with the bevel up?

Answer 12

Block plane

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Bevel chisel or butt chisel

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Cold

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Carbide

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Rip

Cross-cut

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Coping saw

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Yellow

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Green

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Red

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Push or forward

Question 22

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

Answer 22

File card or wire brush

Question 23

A wood scraper is used to remove ?

Answer 23

Excess glue
Existing paints
Other finishes

Question 24

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

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Sledgehammer

Question 26

Describe the shape of the tip on a nail set.

Answer 26

Cup shaped or chamfered tip.

Question 27

Very short-bladed screwdrivers are known as _____ screwdrivers.

Answer 27

Stubby

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Red

Question 29

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

Answer 29

Green , yellow, black

Question 30

Which type of clamp is recommended for use with machinery?

Answer 30

C-clamps

Question 31

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

Answer 31

A web or band (strap locks)

Question 32

What is the function of an expansive bit?

Answer 32

To bore holes larger than 25 mm

Question 33

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

Answer 33

Hand screw clamps

Question 34

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

Answer 34

Expansive bit

Question 35

Nail claw or nail puller?

Answer 35

Nail claw

Question 36

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

Answer 36

Head only

Question 37

Which tool would be best suited to cut form wire?

Answer 37

Linemans pliers

Question 38

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

Answer 38

Bolt cutters

Question 39

What are the four styles of cuts of a file?

Answer 39

Single Double Rasp Curved

Question 40

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.

Answer 40

Single cut file

Question 41

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

Answer 41

T

Question 42

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

Answer 42

F. They are primarily used for soft metals

Question 43

What are triangular taper saw files used for?

Answer 43

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

Question 44

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

Answer 44

String level

Question 45

Which plane is best suited to plane long straight edges? Jointer Block Smooth Jack

Answer 45

Jointer

Question 46

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

Answer 46

Plastic laminate cutter

Question 47

What is kerf?

Answer 47

The width of material removed by the saw teeth.

Question 48

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

Answer 48

Set

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Former

Question 50

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

Answer 50

Adjust the nosepiece

Question 51

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

Answer 51

Front roller spring tension

Question 52

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

Answer 52

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

Question 53

Which saws have 12 or more points per inch?

Answer 53

Back saws

Question 54

Which saws have 8 points per inch?

Answer 54

Crosscut

Question 55

Which saws have 5.5 points per inch?

Answer 55

Rip saws

Question 56

What are the two basic types of claw hammers?

Answer 56

Straight and curves claws

Question 57

Which clamp would you use to clamp irregular shaped projects?

Answer 57

Band or web clamp (strap lock)

Question 58

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

Answer 58

Steel tape

Question 59

Long tapes usually go by ___ increments.

Answer 59

1/8

Question 60

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

Answer 60

Scriber

Question 61

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

Answer 61

T

Question 62

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

Answer 62

Trying

Question 63

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

Answer 63

T

Question 64

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

Answer 64

Square gauges

Question 65

String lines are also called....

Answer 65

Dry lines and masons lines

Question 66

Which is the largest plane?

Answer 66

Jointer plane

Question 67

What is the difference between the two block planes.

Answer 67

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

Question 68

Which chisel is good for rough carpentry?

Answer 68

Firmer chisel

Question 69

Rip saws cut best at what angle?

Answer 69

60 degrees

Question 70

How many teeth per inch does a panel saw have?

Answer 70

12 points per inch

Question 71

Back saws have how points per inch?

Answer 71

12 or more

Question 72

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

Answer 72

Bit brace

Question 73

Auger bits are measured in 1/16ths? | Yes or no

Answer 73

Yes

Question 74

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

Answer 74

Offset screwdriver