102b: Portable Power Tools Flashcards

1
Q

How should you base your extension cord selection?

A

1) cord gauge matches tool
2) amperage loss based on cord length still supports tool

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2
Q

What is an advantage of a twist lock connection?

A

Keeps a solid connection between the two cord ends

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3
Q

What color is ground wire?

A

Green

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4
Q

What color is positive “live” wire?

A

Red

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5
Q

Can you cut tight corners with circular saws?

A

No. Best for straight and/or long cuts

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6
Q

Why did my circular saw b violently stall halfway through my cut?

A

Board pinched the blade and caused kickback

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7
Q

Why use a sliding miter saw over a regular one?

A

The ability to slide the saw makes the cutting width larger than the blade

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8
Q

3 types of miter saw cuts

A

1)90deg crosscut
2)miter
3)bevel

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9
Q

Would you use a jigsaw for straight cuts?

A

No. Best for curves

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10
Q

In relation to “looking down” on material, which way does a router spin?

A

Clockwise

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11
Q

What is a collet in a router?

A

The style of Chuck used to hold the router bit

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12
Q

1 of the ways to guide a router

A

1)bushing and template
2)flush cut bit
3)clamped piece of guide material
4)manufactured guide

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13
Q

Why use laminate trimmer

A

Smaller and more refined cutting than standard router

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14
Q

Best portable tool for drywall cutting

A

Spiral saw/rotator cut out tool

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15
Q

3 main drill chucks

A

Double sleeve
Single sleeve
Key

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16
Q

How does a drill with high torque handle the extra load?

A

Second handle for operator to hold to tame the tool

17
Q

Should I use an impact driver in concrete?

A

Better to use a hammer drill

18
Q

Can I use my impact for drywall screws?

A

Best to use screw gun as it sets a consistent depth

19
Q

How do we cut slots for biscuits?

A

Biscuit joiner

20
Q

3 different sanding tools

A

Oscillating (one direction)
Orbital (circular)
Random orbital (circles in circles)

21
Q

Eye protection with grinder?

A

YES!

22
Q

Skilsaw for concrete?

A

No. Use a cutoff saw

23
Q

Can I leave a battery outside in -20C?

A

No the battery will die faster and recharge slower and lose more power over time