Hand tools Flashcards
1
Q
What length blades can adjustable hack saws hold?
A
lengths from 8 to 12 inches
2
Q
Which way do the teeth on a hack saw face?
A
They face away from you
3
Q
What is the TPI of a hack saw blade?
A
Teeth per inch (teeth counted in one inch on the blade)
4
Q
How do you calculate pitch?
A
Count the teeth in one inch, divide the number 1 by the TPI and it gives you pitch
5
Q
When cutting soft material, do you want a course pitch or fine pitch? and why?
A
Course due to there being more space between for material so the blade does not bind with material
6
Q
what is the difference of a course vs’s fine pitch?
A
Fine pitch and smaller teeth closer together, course teeth are farther apart and bigger
