Common Tools

Question 1

Mortise gauge

Answer 1

Used to mark where a mortise and tenon joint is to be cut

Question 2

Centre punch

Answer 2

Make an indentation in surface to where holes are to be drilled in metal

Question 3

Micrometer

Answer 3

Instrument to measure accurate measurements

Question 4

What are the 6 wasting tools

Answer 4

• saws
• planes
• chisel
• files
• drills
• abraiding tools

Question 5

Coping saw

Answer 5

Cuts curves into woods and plastics

Question 6

Tenon saw

Answer 6

Common wood saw, can be used to cut all general joints

Question 7

Dovetail saw

Answer 7

Used for accurate work such as the dovetail joints

Question 8

Adjustable hacksaw

Answer 8

Can make straight cuts in plastics and metals and can be used for both fine work and rough markings

Question 9

Planes

Answer 9

Used to smooth wood flat and to reduce its size

Question 10

Chisel

Answer 10

Can be used to cut sheet metal and woods, can be hammered by the handle to chip

Question 11

Abraiding tools

Answer 11

Remove small particles of waste

Question 12

Rasp

Answer 12

Quick removal of waste wood like a curved file

Question 13

Surform

Answer 13

Fast removal of soft materials can be used on both 2d and 3d surfaces like a cheese grater

Question 14

Files

Answer 14

Remove waste from the surface of materials

Question 15

Twist drill

Answer 15

Twist waste away from the hole

Question 16

Flat bit

Answer 16

Used to drill wood all the way through and will break through splintering wood on the underside

Question 17

Countersink

Answer 17

Creates a depression for the head of the screw so that it sits flush with surface of a material

Question 18

Hole saw

Answer 18

Used to make large holes up to 150mm in diameter

Question 19

Try square

Answer 19

Marking out or checking right angles