Chapter 1 Flashcards
Torx tip
6 sided star
Pozidrive
Phillips with a diagonal line through it
Clutch type A
Candy in a wrapper
Clutch type G
Green bow tie
Pliers with two positions
Slip joint pliers
Pliers with multiple sizes
Arc joint pliers
Vise grips
Locking pliers
Pliers used to put on or off seals
Snap ring pliers
Duck bill pliers
Like the meddle nose but the same width all the way down
Needle nose pliers
They are pliers that conform down to a point
Round nose pliers
Look this one up to confirm but it looks like a needle nose with short handles
Short nose pliers
Look like wire cutters from Elet class
Line man pliers
More rectangular and have a flat smooshing surface
How do you use a wrench
You pull not push
Two ends of wrenches
Open end
Box end
Which way do you use an adjustable wrench
The solid end is in the back and the adjustable end is in r moving towards direction of pull
What should you use to undo a stubborn by
Striking face box wrench (impact wrench)
Parts of a screwdriver
Tip
Shank
Handle
$when is. It acceptable to use a screwdriver as a prybar
Never
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What are the four sizes of Phillips screwdriver tips
()
What is the difference between a screwdriver that is considers safe for live electrical work and one that is not$
Insulated shank
What are the two main configurations of pliers and explain the difference$
Solid joint
Adjustable joint
How is the size of pliers usually given
Inches of overall length
What should you consider when choosing the right wrench for a bolt
(Tight fit with the correct shape wrench
Should you replace all fixed wrenches with one adjustable wrench $
No It should be used only when a correct fixed sized wrench is not available
Why does the combo wrech have the same size on the box and open side$
The box end is used to break the bolt open and the open end is used to remove it quickly
Which is stronger a six point or a 12 point socket$
(6 point socket is stronger due to more contact surface
What is a dead blow hammer and what are its advantages $
It does not recoil when it hits something hard so this makes it safer
When talking about metal tools what is temper$
The degree of hardness and elasticity of the metal
When regrinding a chisel a blue flame can appear what does that mean$
Indicates overheating and it may damage chisel
What kind of chisel should be used to clean a keyhole slot$
Cape chisel
What tool should be used to mark the center of a hole to be drilled$
Center punch
Why should you use first a drift punch and not a pin punch hen removing a frozen boot from a hole$
Drift punch is STRONGER and used first because that is when most force is applied
Which type of hacksaw blade is safer$
Flexible blades are safety’s they do not shatter
When using a hacksaw how many teeth should be in contact$
Minimum 2-3 teeth
Which direction does a hacksaw normally cut$
Cuts on forward stroke
What are the four types of file cuts $
Single
Double
Rasp
Curved
Describe the technique for using a file$$
Apply correct amount of pressure
Lift file when returning
Keep files clean
What materials are usually used for a curved cut file$
Used with SOFT metals like brass or lead and is self cleaning
What is a flare nut ranch and when and why should it be used $
Used to slip over hoses with fasteners on them
