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C-1 Hand Tools Flashcards

1
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Hatchet

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Has a wider cutting edge than a hand axe, and has a single or double bevel

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Lining bar

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Similar to a crowbar, but with a diamond point

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8?

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Counter sinks

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Used for pre- drilling

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5
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What are the parts of a framing square?

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Blade or bodyHeelTongue The side with the rafter table is considered the “face”

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WHERE IS THE HEAL?

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What is a marking gauge?

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Used to mark lines parallel to the edge of a stock.

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L stripping bar

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Used for stripping forms, flooring, and roof sheathing

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Screwdriver bits

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Robertson (square)Phillips Torx (X shape)Clutch (hourglass) Slot (flat)

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Shingling Hatchet

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Has 2 sharp edges and an exposure gauge

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11
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What are some boring tools?

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Drills and drill bits

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Hole saw

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Used for cutting round holes

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13
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What is a jack plane used for?

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To bevel the leading edge of doors, for wooden doors and window sashes, and reduce the width of boards

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14
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Forstner bit

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Used to bore smooth flat bottom holes, pocket holes, partial arcade and end grain holes.

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15
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what does a jack pack plane look like?

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350mm long , 50mm wide

great for beve leading edge of door.

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16
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What are Jointer and Fore planes used for?

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Dress rough cut boards. Have since been replaced with power tools.

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17
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Ship auger bits

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Used for drilling wood and for deep boring in large timber. Used for installing telephone and electrical wires.

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18
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Hand axe

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Used for splitting braces and creating sharp points

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WHERE IS THE TOE?

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20
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Spade bits

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General purpose, inexpensive bits for high speed rough boring of wood.

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21
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What are wheel marking gauges?

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Similar to the marking gauge, but uses a wheel instead of a pin for marking.

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22
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Framing chisels or “slick”

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Originally designed for timber framing.

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23
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Brad point drill bits

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Used for boring wood, the point keeps the bit from skipping across the wood

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24
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What is a “pull saw”?

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Saws that cut on the “pull” stroke, as opposed to the “push”

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25
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Open end wrench

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Wrench with both ends open

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7?

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27
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What is a bench chisel?

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Used for fine woodworking, typically have full or partially beveled edges to allow close work

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28
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What are the 4 types of bench planes?

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JointerForeJackSmooth

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29
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What is a backsaw used for? Describe visual feature

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Precise bench workThe back is held straight to avoid bending and ensure accuracy

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30
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What is a “dovetail saw”?Describe visual feature

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A small backsaw, used for cutting dovetails. (Interlocking joints) Like a backsaw, with a small handle. May be reversible

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31
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What is a butt gauge?

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A gauge used to layout hinge gains on doors and door jambs

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32
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Wrecking bar

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Used for demo, stripping, and prying

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33
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Locking pliers

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Vise grip pliers, used for locking in place to free a hand

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34
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What is a caliper rule?

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A rule beat used for measuring the diameter of a hole

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35
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Hammer claw styles

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Straight or curved.Curved is best for removing nails

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36
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Stubby and offset

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Screwdrivers that are smaller, allowing for maneuverability in tight spaces

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37
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What is a pencil compass?

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A circle layout tool with a sharp point on one side, and a pencil on the other

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38
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What is a “ripsaw” used for?

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Cutting with the grain

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39
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What is a combination square?

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A square with a sliding head.

40
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What are some ways to maintain a handsaw?

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  1. Protect teeth with a guard2. Never set down on metal or concrete surfaces3. Never leave a saw where it could be stepped on4. Never place lumber or other tools on top of the saw5. Keep blades free of rust, pitch, or other wood residue6. Rub blades with paraffin wax to reduce friction and protect from rust7. Use the correct saw for the job/ material being cut8. Sharped or replace when the blade becomes dull
41
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What are batter boards used for?

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Locating building lines

42
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What is a folding rule?

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A folding, or zigzag, rule is made of wood or metal, and has spring joints with brass fittings at the end

43
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What are some cutting tools?

44
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Hexagon key wrench

45
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What is a try square?

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A square used to see if a cut was square and accurate. Also used to check the accuracy of stationary power tools

46
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Needle nose pliers and round nose pliers

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Needle nose are Mainly used for electrical workRound nose are useful for bending wire into curves and circles

47
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What is a butt chisel?

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A chisel used for door hinges and door jambs

48
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Concrete/ masonry drill bits

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Used to drill stone, concrete, and bricks.

49
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What is a “mitre saw” used for? Describe visual feature

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Cutting mitres for mouldings and trims. Usually used in a metal frame mitre box for accuracy

50
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Combination wood drill and countersink/ counterbore

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Creates a pilot hole and countersink for wood screws. Also creates holes for wood plugs.

51
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What is a smooth plane used for?

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Same as a jack plane, but is not as good for making a true straight edge due to its shorter length

52
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How does an adjustable hook work on a tape measure?

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Slides in and out at equal thickness to the hook

53
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Diagonal pliers

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Used for cutting wire, small nails or brads, or other small metal near the surface

54
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Lever bar/ scrapper

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Used for baseboards, and scraping paint

55
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Adjustable wrench

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Crescent wrench. Adjustable. Size is determined by length of the wrench

56
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What is a bench rule?

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Made from steel, it is a rule best used for making accurate drawings and in cabinet work

57
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What are paring chisels?

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Used for light duty work such as cleaning grooves, accessing tight spaces and smoothing with the grain.

58
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Combination slip joint pliers

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General purpose pliers

59
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What is a steel tape?

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A tape made of flexible spring steel and housed in a crank-type handle for rewinding. Best used for long distances

60
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What is a “hacksaw”?Describe visual feature

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A saw designed to cut metalsLooks like the saw in every horror movie

61
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Corner chisels

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L shaped with two 90 degree cutting edges. Used to clean out inside corners of mortises and other square holes.

62
Q

10?

A

frog screw

63
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Firmer chisels and gouges

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Medium duty chisels, normally driven with a mallet. Gouges are used for smoothing hollows and grooves

64
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Combination wrench

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One end open, one end closed

65
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What are some layout tools?

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Straight edges, chalk lines, pencils, marking gauges, squares, levels, and plumbing tools

66
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Flat pry bar/ wonder bar

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Used for light duty stripping and prying

67
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What is the Crosscut saw used for?

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Cutting across the grain

68
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Lineman’s pliers

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Used to cut and twist wire

69
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What is a mortise gauge?

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Similar to a marking gauge, but has two beams instead of one so that two lines can be laid out at the same time

70
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Interlocking slip joint pliers

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Used for gripping large or hard to get objects.

71
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What are the parts of a handsaw? (7)

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Blade, toe, stud, teeth, back, handle, heel

72
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what is 6?

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Frog complete

73
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What is the second part of sharpening a chisel?

74
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Pipe wrench

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Used to turn pipe and other round objects

75
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What is the “Kerf”?

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Width of the cut

76
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Box end wrench

A

Closed on both sides

77
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End cutting pliers

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Mainly used for cutting wire. Can also be used for pulling nails

78
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What is a “compass saw”?Describe visual feature

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A saw with a narrow, tapered blade, used for cutting curvesLooks like a gun

79
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Crowbar

A

Used for stripping forms and digging soil

80
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Cats paw

81
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What is a “drywall saw”?Describe visual feature

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A saw with a thicker, tapered blade, allowing for easier plunge cutsSmall handle

82
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What is a “coping saw”?Describe visual feature

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A saw used for cutting a coped joint at the inside corners of baseboards or crown mouldingsHas a “U” shaped frame

83
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Skew chisels

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Have a 30 degree skewed angle cutting edge. Used for trimming and finishing.

84
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46?

A

frog adjusting screw

85
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What are speed squares used for?

A

Finding rafter angles, scribe, or cutting guide

86
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What is a “keyhole saw”? Describe visual feature

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A saw with a narrow, tapered blade, used for cutting curves Looks like a smaller gun

87
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What are trammel points?

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Also called a “beam compass,” they are used to scribe a circle or an arc. One of the points can hold a pencil

88
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Renovators bar

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Used for prying and pulling nails

89
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What is a sliding T bevel?

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A blade that can be set to any angle. Used for transferring angles in a layout

90
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What is a block plane used for?

A

Fitting mitred joints and bevelling edges

91
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What are some shaping tools?

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Planes, chisels, hatchets, axes and knives

92
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Multispur bit

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Equipped with a brad point, a number of teeth at its perimeter, and one cutting lip to remove waster from the middle of the hole. Most often used with a drilling jig for making the large hole required for door locks

93
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What are the 4 categories of carpentry tools?

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Measuring and layoutCutting, boring, shapingFasteningFinishing

94
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Wood auger drill bits

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Used for drilling larger diameter, deeper holes. They have a screw point that helps accuracy

95
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What are the types for handles for chisels?

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Tang: long point that fits into handleSocket: socket at one Ed to hold the handleMoulded: useful for heavy duty work

96
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which tool can transfer angles?

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Sliding T bevel

Carpentry Level 1 BC 2022 (31 decks)

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