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3A Mechanic Trainee > Handtools > Flashcards

Handtools Flashcards

1
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Types of pliers

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  1. slip joint
  2. Diagonal
  3. Round Nose
  4. Needle Nose
  5. Locking Pliers
  6. Side Cutters
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2
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Slip Joint

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Widely used for holding tasks

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3
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Diagonal

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Used for light cutting tasks

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4
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Side Cutters

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cuts heavier wire and pins

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5
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Round Nose

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Helpful forming wire or metal. Smooth jaws that don’t mar metal being grasped

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Needle Nose

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Straight and Curved nose types

Used for holding small parts, Curved helps in areas with limited space.

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7
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Locking Pliers

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Jaws can be adjusted, made in many sizes with straight, curved or long nose jaws

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Plier Safety

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  1. Not a substitute for wrenches
  2. Don’t cut to large of metal or metal with heat treatment
  3. Occasionally clean and oil.
  4. Store in clean dry area
  5. Use pliers large enough for the job.
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9
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adjustable Wrench

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adjusts to a range of nuts and bolts. Doesn’t take place the use of a box wrench or open end wrench

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Adjustable Wrench Safety

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  1. Always place so the moveable jaw faces direction of rotation.
  2. Adjust so the jaws fit snugly
  3. No extensions
  4. Never Hammer
  5. Use smallest wrench that will fit.
  6. Always Pull never push.
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11
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Pipe Wrench

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Designed to grab round stock

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12
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Open end wrench

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Usually double ended with different sizes or with box end of same size. Made about .005” oversized for easy fit.

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13
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Box end Wrench

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Used when higher torque is applied

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14
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Combination Wrench

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Both open end and boxed end.

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15
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Socket Wrench

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Made with tool head socket that fits many different handles. Comes in 4 point, 6 point, 8 point and 12 point

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16
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Spanner wrenches

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Special wrenches with drive lug to turn flush or recessed type fittings.
Types: Hook, End Spanner, Pin Spanner

17
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Wrench Safety

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  1. Always pull
  2. Proper fit
  3. Never Hammer
  4. Wrenches clean prior to use
  5. Never use on moving machinery
18
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Types of combination square heads

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  1. Square
  2. Center
  3. Protractor
19
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What is the square used for

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used to check squarness

20
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Center Head

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locate center on round stock

21
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Protracator

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Used for laying out angles on parts.

22
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Types of Screwdrivers

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  1. Standard
  2. Phillips
  3. Clutch
  4. Square
  5. Torx (star)
  6. Hex
23
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Grinding a screw Driver

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Use a fine grinding wheel with light pressure, Avoid overheating the tip by dipping in water. Check tip by fitting in a screw slot. It will fit snuggly.

24
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Screwdriver safety

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  1. Not a substitute for a chisel
  2. Screws with burred heads are dangerous and should be replaced.
  3. Always turn electricity off before working. Use insulated handles
  4. Don’t carry in your pockets.
25
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How are ball peen hammers classified

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By the weight of the head.

2, 4, 8, 12 ounces and 1, 1 /12, 2, and 3 pounds.

26
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What is the best type of face for machine shop

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A soft face head allows for heavy blows that won’t mar the material being hit like a steel head would.

27
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Hammer Safety

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  1. Never strike two hammers together
  2. Don’t use a hammer unless the head is on securely and handle is in good condition
  3. Don’t hold to close to the head. By holding lower you have more leverage.
  4. Strike each blow squarely.
  5. A falling hammer could cause serious injury or damage.
28
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Types of Ball Peen Hammers

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  1. Soft Face
  2. Plastic Face
  3. Dead Blow.
29
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Chisel Types

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  1. Flat Chisel
  2. Cape Chisel
  3. Round Nose Chisel
  4. Diamond Point Chisel
30
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What is the Flat chisel used for

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General purpose for cutting and chipping

31
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What is the Cape chisel used for

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Has a narrower cutting edge and used to cut grooves

32
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What is the Round Nose chisel used for

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cuts radii and round grooves

33
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What is the Diamond Point chisel used for

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used for squaring corners.

34
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Sharpening chisel

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This depends on the type of chiseling to be done with the flat chisel. For flat plate a slightly rounded edge for cutting and a straight edge for shearing

35
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Chisel Safety

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  1. Flying chips are dangerous
  2. hold chisel so it doesn’t strike you if you miss.
  3. Don’t use chisels with mushroomed heads.
  4. Edges cut with a chisel are sharp.

3A Mechanic Trainee (16 decks)

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