Introduction to Hand Tools

Question 1

Another name for a machinist’s hammer is

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ball peen hammer

Question 2

A heavy duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a

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sledgehammer

Question 3

The proper angle for teh edge of a cold chisel is

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60 degrees

Question 4

This type of screw is specified as ANSI Type III Square Center and has a square-shaped socket in the screw head and a square protrusion on the tool. Both the tool and the socket have a slight taper.

Answer 4

Robertson

Question 5

Which type of screws comes to a relatively sharp point at the bse of its drive socket

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Reed and Prince

Question 6

How many sides does a hexafonal shape have

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six

Question 7

In what way is a spud wrench different from a pipe wrench

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It has smooth jaws

Question 8

To quickly run a nut onto a bolt that resists spinning it on with the fingers, you can drive the socket with a

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speed handle

Question 9

Another common name for a lineman pliers is

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side cutters

Question 10

Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring

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a vertical distance

Question 11

One situation that can make a measurement with a laser inaccurate is measuring to a

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highly reflective surface

Question 12

When an object is plumb, it is

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perfectly vertical

Question 13

In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a

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45 degree angle

Question 14

To check level conditions over a significant distance, such as a building foundation or longer distance, the best level to use is a

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laser level

Question 15

Which of the followig saws would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth

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ripsaw

Question 16

A type of bow saw used to cut intricate external shapes and interior cut-outs in woodworking or carpentry. It is widely used to cut moldings to create coped rather than mitre joints.

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Coping saw

Question 17

The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a

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backsaw

Question 18

When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrapmaterial under the object you are cutting in order to

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protect the surface under the object

Question 19

The safest kind of utility knife is one with a

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self retracting blade

Question 20

Shovels typically have handles made of wood or

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fiberglass

Question 21

Before using a pick, check to make sure the head is

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fixed firmly to the handle

Question 22

A chain fall locks its elevated load in place using

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an automated brake

Question 23

Cable come alongs are used to move loads

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horizontally for short ground distances

Question 24

Used to hold materials during gluing; similar to lightweight pliers in which clamping pressure is exerted by a spring.

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Spring Clamp

Question 25

Because of the shape of its jaws, which clamp can spread clamping pressure over a wider area than the others

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a hand screw clamp