Hand Tools (110101f)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

To allow for accurate inside and outside measurements

Question 2

What way do green aviation snips cut?

Answer 2

From left to right

Question 3

What way do red aviation snips cut?

Answer 3

From right to left

Question 4

What is the sharpened angle of a scratch awl?

Answer 4

15 degrees

Question 5

What should you not cut with snips?

Answer 5

Wire

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Teeth per inch

Question 7

What are the 3 different sets of hacksaw blade teeth?

Answer 7

Alternate set
Raker set
Wave set

Question 8

Do not use chisel heads that have?

Answer 8

Mushroomed heads

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Trammel points

Question 10

Files are classified by the?

Answer 10

Length
Shape
Cut

Question 11

An adjustable wrench is recommended when?

Answer 11

A proper fitting wrench is not available

Question 12

What punch is used to transfer patterns onto sheet metal?

Answer 12

Prick punch

Question 13

The size of pliers is determined by the?

Answer 13

Overall length of tool

Question 14

Vise grips have an advantage over pliers when?

Answer 14

You need to maintain constant a pressure

Question 15

C clamps are sized according to the?

Answer 15

Clear opening between the jaws

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Thick stock

Question 17

What are blue handled snips for?

Answer 17

Hardened or specialty metals

Question 18

What is the rule of thumb with a hacksaw?

Answer 18

Two or more teeth on the piece at a time

Question 19

Why should the hook end move on a tape measure?

Answer 19

To allow for inside and outside measurements

Question 20

List 3 uses of a circumference ruler?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What should be on a file for safety reasons?

Answer 21

A handle

Question 22

What is a folding tool?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

What is a hand seamer used for?

Answer 23

To form or flatten edges commonly used to fold drives

Question 24

What are bumping hammers for?

Answer 24

To shape and remove dents from sheet metal

Question 25

When turning an edge inward metal must be?

Answer 25

Shrunk which is usually accomplished with a mallet

Question 26

What is the most commonly used hammer in the field?

Answer 26

A setting hammer

Question 27

What are the parts of a ball peen hammer?

Answer 27

Peen Post Face Eye Handle

Question 28

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

Answer 28

90 degree

Question 29

What is a snap lock punch used for?

Answer 29

To join pieces of light gauge metal together

Question 30

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

Answer 30

60 degree

Question 31

What is a torpedo level?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What is a protractor?

Answer 32

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

Question 33

What's a scriber used for?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

What are dividers for?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

How is a combination square used?

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Is galvanized metal the same as mild steel?

Answer 36

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

Question 37

What are the 3 most common file types?

Answer 37

Single cut Double cut Curved tooth / rasp

Question 38

What are the 3 most common types of wrenches?

Answer 38

Box end Open end Combination

Question 39

What is a steel square used for?

Answer 39

To check and develop 90° angles and measure lengths

Question 40

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

Answer 40

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

Question 41

What are pee wee tapes used for?

Answer 41

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