103fA Portable Power Tools Part A Worksheet Flashcards
The higher the voltage of a battery, the more power the tool will have.
true or false
true
To insert the drill bit into the chuck, rotate the chuck in a clockwise direction until the jaws are open enough to insert the bit.
true or false
true
Would you use a faster or slower speed on a drill if you wanted more torque and control?
slower
wo types of keyless chucks are ________ and _______________
Double sleeve and single sleeve
How is the size of a corded drill determined?
Largest diameter of drill bit that fits in the chuck
What type of drill sends reciprocal pulses through the bit as it turns?
hammer drill
Concrete and masonry bits have a ________ tip that is strong enough to take the scraping and hammering action of drilling
carbide
Drywall screwdrivers operate at a much higher rpm than a regular screw gun.
true
What specialized screw gun could you use to fasten subflooring to floor joists?
a) the spring- loaded screwdriver attachment
b) the plate joiner attachment
c) the collated auto-feed screwdriver attachment
d) the collated manual feed attachment
c) the collated auto-feed screwdriver attachment
List 4 basic types of portable saws.
1) Circular saw,
2) jigsaw,
3) reciprocating saw,
4) mitre saw,
5) compound mitre saw
When using a circular saw to cut sheet stock the good side must face ________. These saws cut on the _______.
Down and the upstroke
How should you position your workpiece when using a circular saw to avoid kickback?
So the offcut falls away from the saw after the cut
It is okay to back up with a circular saw.
true or false
false
The blade guard on the portable circular saw should be raised manually only when doing which type of cuts?
a) Ripping through solid material
b) cross-cutting solid materials
c) Any type of cutting
d) Plunge cutting to make pocket cuts
d) Plunge cutting to make pocket cuts
When cutting curves with a jigsaw, better results can be achieved by increasing the blade speed.
True / False
false
What are two ways that interior cuts can be made with a jigsaw?
Drilling an entry hole or plunge cutting
What can be used to keep the top surface from chipping when using a jigsaw?
Use a blade designed to cut on the down stroke
What saw is used for demolition work and has largely replaced hacksaws, keyhole saws and hand saws?
Reciprocating saw
How should you never position your arms when cutting with a mitre saw?
Cross arms over each other
When operating a mitre saw, if you allow the blade to stop while the blade is lowered, there is less chance the cut-offs will catch
and kick back.
true or false
true
How is the size of a power plane determined?
The maximum cut width of the cutter
What are two types of cutter heads available for power planes?
Spiral and two blade
