102b: Portable Power Tools Flashcards
How should you base your extension cord selection?
1) cord gauge matches tool
2) amperage loss based on cord length still supports tool
What is an advantage of a twist lock connection?
Keeps a solid connection between the two cord ends
What color is ground wire?
Green
What color is positive “live” wire?
Red
Can you cut tight corners with circular saws?
No. Best for straight and/or long cuts
Why did my circular saw b violently stall halfway through my cut?
Board pinched the blade and caused kickback
Why use a sliding miter saw over a regular one?
The ability to slide the saw makes the cutting width larger than the blade
3 types of miter saw cuts
1)90deg crosscut
2)miter
3)bevel
Would you use a jigsaw for straight cuts?
No. Best for curves
In relation to “looking down” on material, which way does a router spin?
Clockwise
What is a collet in a router?
The style of Chuck used to hold the router bit
1 of the ways to guide a router
1)bushing and template
2)flush cut bit
3)clamped piece of guide material
4)manufactured guide
Why use laminate trimmer
Smaller and more refined cutting than standard router
Best portable tool for drywall cutting
Spiral saw/rotator cut out tool
3 main drill chucks
Double sleeve
Single sleeve
Key
How does a drill with high torque handle the extra load?
Second handle for operator to hold to tame the tool
Should I use an impact driver in concrete?
Better to use a hammer drill
Can I use my impact for drywall screws?
Best to use screw gun as it sets a consistent depth
How do we cut slots for biscuits?
Biscuit joiner
3 different sanding tools
Oscillating (one direction)
Orbital (circular)
Random orbital (circles in circles)
Eye protection with grinder?
YES!
Skilsaw for concrete?
No. Use a cutoff saw
Can I leave a battery outside in -20C?
No the battery will die faster and recharge slower and lose more power over time
