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Hand Tools (110101f) Flashcards

1
Q

Why should the hook end of a flexible tape measure be movable?

A

To allow for accurate inside and outside measurements

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2
Q

What way do green aviation snips cut?

A

From left to right

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3
Q

What way do red aviation snips cut?

A

From right to left

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4
Q

What is the sharpened angle of a scratch awl?

A

15 degrees

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5
Q

What should you not cut with snips?

A

Wire

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6
Q

Hacksaw blades can be purchased with different tpi what does this stand for?

A

Teeth per inch

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7
Q

What are the 3 different sets of hacksaw blade teeth?

A

Alternate set
Raker set
Wave set

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8
Q

Do not use chisel heads that have?

A

Mushroomed heads

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9
Q

What tool would you use to scribe an arc or circle larger than 42”?

A

Trammel points

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10
Q

Files are classified by the?

A

Length
Shape
Cut

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11
Q

An adjustable wrench is recommended when?

A

A proper fitting wrench is not available

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12
Q

What punch is used to transfer patterns onto sheet metal?

A

Prick punch

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13
Q

The size of pliers is determined by the?

A

Overall length of tool

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14
Q

Vise grips have an advantage over pliers when?

A

You need to maintain constant a pressure

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15
Q

C clamps are sized according to the?

A

Clear opening between the jaws

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16
Q

A 32 tpi hacksaw blade is the best choice for cutting?

A

Thick stock

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17
Q

What are blue handled snips for?

A

Hardened or specialty metals

18
Q

What is the rule of thumb with a hacksaw?

A

Two or more teeth on the piece at a time

19
Q

Why should the hook end move on a tape measure?

A

To allow for inside and outside measurements

20
Q

List 3 uses of a circumference ruler?

A

A find circumferences, measure and scribe straight or curved lines on metal

21
Q

What should be on a file for safety reasons?

A

A handle

22
Q

What is a folding tool?

A

A tool formed from two steel halves that are joined together to fold or straighten 3/8, 1/2 or 1 inch edges

23
Q

What is a hand seamer used for?

A

To form or flatten edges commonly used to fold drives

24
Q

What are bumping hammers for?

A

To shape and remove dents from sheet metal

25
Q

When turning an edge inward metal must be?

A

Shrunk which is usually accomplished with a mallet

26
Q

What is the most commonly used hammer in the field?

A

A setting hammer

27
Q

What are the parts of a ball peen hammer?

A

Peen
Post
Face
Eye
Handle

28
Q

What angle should the point angle on a center punch be ?

A

90 degree

29
Q

What is a snap lock punch used for?

A

To join pieces of light gauge metal together

30
Q

On a flat chisel what degree is the cutting edge for most cutting operations?

A

60 degree

31
Q

What is a torpedo level?

A

A small torpedo shaped level which is used for levelling smaller items most commonly magnetized on one side

32
Q

What is a protractor?

A

A protractor is made of stainless steel and has a blade attached that is used to measure various angles from 0 to 180 degrees

33
Q

What’s a scriber used for?

A

Making lines parallel to the edge of sheets when laying out patterns in the shop

34
Q

What are dividers for?

A

To scribe arcs, circles, divide lines, into equal parts and transfer line lengths

35
Q

How is a combination square used?

A

A combination square is used to check for and develop 45 and 90 degree angles

36
Q

Is galvanized metal the same as mild steel?

A

No galvanized is slightly thicker as the galvanized is a secondary coating

37
Q

What are the 3 most common file types?

A

Single cut
Double cut
Curved tooth / rasp

38
Q

What are the 3 most common types of wrenches?

A

Box end
Open end
Combination

39
Q

What is a steel square used for?

A

To check and develop 90° angles and measure lengths

40
Q

What is the difference between combination square and a steel square in their usage?

A

A combination square can check and develop 45 degree angles in addition to 90 degree angles steel square can only do 90.
Also a combination square has an adjustable head

41
Q

What are pee wee tapes used for?

A

In a shop setting when laying out fittings. They are useful for measuring curved lengths on an elbow

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