Hand Tools - Part A Flashcards
The hacksaw is made up of four main parts, which are the:
- Frame
- Blade
- Handle
- Adjusting Nut
Saw blade pitch refers to the number of saw blade teeth oer inch. Hacksaw blades are manufactured in pitches of:
- ____
- ____
- ____
- ____
- 14
- 18
- 24
- 32
The 14 pitch blade is used for cutting:
Soft, thick, heavy cross sections of steel, iron, brass, bronze, copper, and aluminum.
The 18 pitch blade is used for cutting:
Alloy steels, iron pipe, and light angle iron. This is the most satisfactory blade for GENERAL SHOP USE.
The 24 pitch blade is used for cutting:
Material with a small cross section, which includes high carbon steel drill rod, medium sheet metal, and heavy tubing.
The 32 pitch blade is used for cutting:
This sheet metal and tubing, stainless steels, and tool steels.
The golden rule of using a hacksaw is, _____ saw blade teeth must be in contact with the work at all times at a rate of ____ strokes per minute.
- 3
- 50
The term used to identify the width of cut in the work material is the _____.
Kerf
Name the 5 parts of a file:
- Tang
- Heel
- Face
- Edge
- Point
Files are manufactured in various shapes and sizes and come in four basic styles of cut:
- Single cut
- Double cut
- Curved tooth
- rasp
When large amounts of material need to be removed during filing, use the ________________ method.
Cross Filing
When you need to produce a good surface finish during filing, use the _________ method.
Draw Filing
The two types of vises used by millwrights are:
- Bench Vise
- Pipe Vise
Bench vises come in two common types, they are?
- Solid base
- Swivel base
Name the 5 parts of a hammer:
- Face
- Post
- Peen
- Handle
- Eye