EQUIPMENT

Question 1

what is a marking gauge

Answer 1

to scribe a line parallel to a reference edge or surface
used on wood
very accurate and precise , clean line
blades may become blunt
some parts may be lost marking them useless

Question 2

what is a cutting gauge

Answer 2

Used to cut a line into wood parallel to an edge to mark the bottom of a wood work joint. The stock needs to be flat against the side of the workpiece
used on wood veneer

Question 3

what is a mortise gauge

Answer 3

to scribe mortise joints before cutting with a chisel
used on wood
very accurate

Question 4

what is a odd leg calliper

Answer 4

to scribe lines parallel to the edge of metal (or plastics)

Question 5

what is a set square

Answer 5

marking out the right angle before cutting a joint
they come in 90-45-45 and 30-60-90

Question 6

what is a internal and external calliper

Answer 6

Internal callipers have curved, inwards facing points, enabling them to measure the internal dimensions of an opening.

external callipers have straight, outwards facing points for measuring external dimensions, such as the diameter of a round object.

Question 7

what is a try square

Answer 7

checking 90 angle
only used internal

Question 8

what is an engineers square

Answer 8

high performing 90 angle
checking angle
used for both internal and external

Question 9

what is a mitre square

Answer 9

marking and checking angles other than 90°. Most mitre squares are for marking and checking 45° and 135
accurate joints

Question 10

what is a micrometre

Answer 10

measuring wires
measuring material thickness to a high degree of accuracy 0.01mm
expensive
can break easily
can be difficult to read off of

Question 11

what is a veneer calliper

Answer 11

used for bigger objects
measuring material thickness to a high degree of accuracy 0.01mm
expensive
can break easily
can be difficult to read off of

Question 12

what is a densitometer

Answer 12

to accurately measure the photographic (optical) density

Question 13

what is a divider

Answer 13

to measure distances, transfer lengths from one drawing to another, and draw circles.
stiff so wont slide

Question 14

what is a jig

Answer 14

tools that hold a cutting tool in place or guide it as it performs a repetitive task like drilling or tapping holes.
can be made from any material
can become worn over time
can be reused
all identical
makes process quicker

Question 15

what is a fixture

Answer 15

to create a secure mounting point for a workpiece,
allowing for support during operation
increase accuracy,
precision,
reliability,
interchangeability in the finished parts.

Question 16

what is a go no go gauge

Answer 16

checking hole size
easy to use
cheap
making holes accurate

Question 17

what is a steel rule

Answer 17

measuring up to 300mm
rigid so wont bend and flex
not very accurate
may slip

Question 18

what is a scriber

Answer 18

making individual lines on materials like metal and plastic
used for scoring
accurate
lines can be difficult to see

Question 19

what is a marking knife

Answer 19

used on wood
to score a line ready for cutting
more accurate than a pencil

Question 20

what is a sliding bevel

Answer 20

to mark or check an angle
as can be moved into ay angle
versatile

Question 21

what is a centre punch

Answer 21

making point of metal and plastic ready for drilling
drill bit less likely to slip
accurate
may become blunt