Handtools

Question 1

Types of pliers

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Slip Joint

Answer 2

Widely used for holding tasks

Question 3

Diagonal

Answer 3

Used for light cutting tasks

Question 4

Side Cutters

Answer 4

cuts heavier wire and pins

Question 5

Round Nose

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Needle Nose

Answer 6

Straight and Curved nose types

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

Question 7

Locking Pliers

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Plier Safety

Answer 8

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.

Question 9

adjustable Wrench

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Adjustable Wrench Safety

Answer 10

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.

Question 11

Pipe Wrench

Answer 11

Designed to grab round stock

Question 12

Open end wrench

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Box end Wrench

Answer 13

Used when higher torque is applied

Question 14

Combination Wrench

Answer 14

Both open end and boxed end.

Question 15

Socket Wrench

Answer 15

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

Question 16

Spanner wrenches

Answer 16

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

Question 17

Wrench Safety

Answer 17

1. Always pull
2. Proper fit
3. Never Hammer
4. Wrenches clean prior to use
5. Never use on moving machinery

Question 18

Types of combination square heads

Answer 18

1. Square
2. Center
3. Protractor

Question 19

What is the square used for

Answer 19

used to check squarness

Question 20

Center Head

Answer 20

locate center on round stock

Question 21

Protracator

Answer 21

Used for laying out angles on parts.

Question 22

Types of Screwdrivers

Answer 22

1. Standard
2. Phillips
3. Clutch
4. Square
5. Torx (star)
6. Hex

Question 23

Grinding a screw Driver

Answer 23

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.

Question 24

Screwdriver safety

Answer 24

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.

Question 25

How are ball peen hammers classified

Answer 25

By the weight of the head. | 2, 4, 8, 12 ounces and 1, 1 /12, 2, and 3 pounds.

Question 26

What is the best type of face for machine shop

Answer 26

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

Question 27

Hammer Safety

Answer 27

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.

Question 28

Types of Ball Peen Hammers

Answer 28

1. Soft Face 2. Plastic Face 3. Dead Blow.

Question 29

Chisel Types

Answer 29

1. Flat Chisel 2. Cape Chisel 3. Round Nose Chisel 4. Diamond Point Chisel

Question 30

What is the Flat chisel used for

Answer 30

General purpose for cutting and chipping

Question 31

What is the Cape chisel used for

Answer 31

Has a narrower cutting edge and used to cut grooves

Question 32

What is the Round Nose chisel used for

Answer 32

cuts radii and round grooves

Question 33

What is the Diamond Point chisel used for

Answer 33

used for squaring corners.

Question 34

Sharpening chisel

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Chisel Safety

Answer 35

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.