Hand Tools and Machine Tools in Furniture Construction

Question 1

________ are devices that make it possible to work materials when hand alone is not enough.

Answer 1

Hand Tools

Question 2

Used for measuring and for making straight lines.

Answer 2

Rules

Question 3

What are the different types of rules?

Answer 3

• Rigid Rule
• Folding Rule
• Flexible Rule

Question 4

Used to measure diameters.

Answer 4

Calipers

Question 5

A combination marking and measuring device; the distance is set from the point to the guide with a rule.

Answer 5

Marking Gauge

Question 6

What are the types of hand saws?

Answer 6

• Crosscut Saw

- Rip Saw

Question 7

For cutting wood across the grain.

Answer 7

Crosscut Saw

Question 8

For cutting wood along the grain.

Answer 8

Rip Saw

Question 9

Used for making wood surfaces smooth and flat.

Answer 9

Hand Plane

Question 10

Used by the old blacksmith and wagon maker for shaping spokes for wooden wheel.

Answer 10

Spoke Shave

Question 11

Used for smoothing curves usually on the edges of stock, following sawing.

Answer 11

Files

Question 12

Used for fitting joints in wood and for shaping edges.

Answer 12

Chisels

Question 13

Used for boring holes 1/4” and larger. The brace is also used with other tools, such as counter sinks and screw driver bits.

Answer 13

Augerbrace and Bit

Question 14

Used for drilling small hoes usually not larger than 1/4”.

Answer 14

Hand Drill

Question 15

What are the types of screwdrivers?

Answer 15

• Standard Screwdriver
• Philips Screwdriver
• Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver

Question 16

A type of screw driver that has a flat tip.

Answer 16

Standard Screwdriver

Question 17

A screwdriver that has an x-shaped tip.

Answer 17

Philips Screwdriver

Question 18

A screwdriver that relies on a pushing force rather than a twisting force.

Answer 18

Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver

Question 19

Tools that require power supplied by forces other than humans.

Answer 19

Machine Tools

Question 20

It is designed especially for cutting line curves and details. Also called a scroll saw.

Answer 20

Jig Saw

Question 21

Has an endless blade traveling around 2 pulleys. It cuts curves and straight lines in thin as well as in thick stock.

Answer 21

Band Saw

Question 22

A power-driven rotary cutting tool with toothed circular blade. Also called as bench or table saw.

Answer 22

Circular Saw

Question 23

An upside-down saw with teethed circular saw. The motor and blade are suspended above the worktable rather than below it.

Answer 23

Radial Arm Saw

Question 24

Originally designed for accurate drilling of holes, but with some attachments now available it can be used for boring, routing, shaping and countersinking.

Answer 24

Drill Press

Question 25

The machine in which wood is shaped into round and cylindrical shapes such as bowls, lamps, and table legs.

Answer 25

Wood Lathe

Question 26

Specialized in cutting shaped edges, moldings, picture frame stock and the like.

Answer 26

Spindle Shaper

Question 27

Designed primarily for drilling and boring. But with attachments, this could also be used as sanders, buffers, polishers and drivers.

Answer 27

Electric Drill