120101f Flashcards
It is dangerous to use chisels that have
A) hard points
B) mushroomed heads
C) small cutting points
D) rough cutting edges
B) mushroomed heads
A cold chisel that has a mushroomed head can be reclaimed by:
A) re-grinding to the recommended included angle
B) grinding to the original shaft contour
C) re-tempering the mushroomed head
D) filing the head to a ball shape
B) grinding to the original shaft contour
Why should file handles be on files?
They reduce the chance of injury
A split hammer handle is best repaired by
Removing and replacing it
The safest way to use a wrench is:
A) pull on it with steady pressure
B) push it away from your body
C) tap on it to get it started
D) put a pipe handle on it for extra leverage
A) pull on it with steady pressure
What is the purpose of a wedge when replacing a hammer handle?
A wedges used to tighten the end of the handle in the eye of the hammerhead
A combination Square consists of:
A) a square head
B) a protractor
C) a centre head
D) all of the above
D) all of the above
The most versatile type of square is the:
A) Carpenter Square
B) sliding T bevel square
C) combination Square
D) try Square
C) combination Square
A thin rule has an advantage over a thick rule when:
A) accuracy is a priority
B) storage room is a problem
C) rough shop conditions are experienced
D) graduations are 1/16”
A) accuracy is a priority
A good tool for accurately transferring measurements is a:
A) tape measure
B) combination Square
C) Vernier calliper
D) set of dividers
D) set of dividers
A flexible steel rule is an advantage when:
A) measuring long distances
B) laying out channel iron
C) finding the centres of circles
D) measuring on curved surfaces
D) measuring on curved surfaces
To check whether or not a surface is at true vertical you would use a:
A) torpedo level
B) framing square
C) protractor head
D) centre head
A) torpedo level
What is the recommended length of a wraparound for marking a straight line around a pipe?
A) one complete turn around the pipe
B) one and 1/2 turns around the pipe
C) twice the circumference
D) twice the pipe diameter
C) twice the circumference
The size of pliers is determined by the
A) length of the jaws
B) overall length of the tool
C) amount the jaws open
D) maximum diameter the tool can grip
B) overall length of the tool
Vice grips have an advantage over pliers when:
You need to maintain constant pressure
C clamps are sized according to the
Distance the clamp opens
A bar clamp has an advantage when:
A) thick metal is being clamped
B) clamping over greater distances
C) material needs to be clamped to a bar
D) pressure is applied in one spot
B) clamping over greater distances
A 32 teeth per inch hacksaw blade is the best choice for cutting:
A) hard material
B) soft material
C) thin stock
D) fix stock
C) thin stock
Files are classified by the:
A) job you have been asked to do
B) length, shape and cut
C) size, width, and kind of material
D) shape, hardness, thickness and cut
B) length, shape and cut
Explain why filing is done only on the forward stroke
Dragging the file backwards will break the teeth from the file
Serrated blade snips have an advantage over tinners snips when:
A) the metal is thicker than 16 gauge
B) 14 gauge galvanized iron is being cut
C) non-ferrous metals are to be cut
D) cutting smaller and more intricate patterns
D) cutting smaller and more intricate patterns
Tinner snips are size according to the
A) length of cut per stroke
B) maximum jaw opening
C) thickness that can be cut
D) overall length of the tool
D) overall length of the tool
The cutting edge of a cold chisel should be prepared to_________ degree angle for most materials and up to__________ for very hard materials
60&90
List an advantage an aluminum pipe wrench has over a steel pipe wrench
They are much lighter
Explain how open ended box and and combination wrenches are rated for size
They are all sized according to the size of nut and bolt head that they can be used on
Explain how adjustable pipe wrenches are rated for size
The overall length of the tool determines size
How are open end wrenches sized
A) by the total number of points
B) by measuring the distance across the points
C) by measuring the distance across the flats
D) by the depth of the socket
C) by measuring the distance across the flats
An adjustable wrench is recommended when:
A) the point of the nut rounded over
B) you are working with metric fasteners
C) a proper fitting wrench is not available
D) square nuts are used instead of hex nuts
C) a proper fitting wrench is not available
What are the 3 tool categories
a) measuring tools, layout tools, marking tools
b) ruler, calipers, mikes
c) tapes, straight edge, rules
d) beam, blade, square
a) measuring tools, layout tools, marking tools
How accurate of a measurement can a mike come within?
a) .1”
b) .01”
c) .001”
d) .0001”
c) .001”
1/1000
Metric rulers move up in increments of how much?
a) 1mm
b) 1/16”
c) 1 cm
d) 1/4”
a) 1mm on one edge and 1/2 a mm on the other
What are the 2 uses of straight edges
- to mark straight lines on the workpiece
- to check if the surface is flat
What categories can measuring tapes fall into?
Short line tapes up to 25’
& Long line tapes in 50’ and 100’ lengths
Long line tapes may be made of what 3 materials and have a loop at the end.
cloth, fibreglass, & metal
what is another name for a carpenters square?
framing square
What are the 3 sizes carpenters/framing squares available in?
12”x8”
24” x 16”
24” x 18”
Explain how a square is used
by placing the square at right angles to adjacent surfaces and observing if light shows between the work and the square
What is the angle range a bevel protractor can check?
a) 0° - 90°
b) 0° - 180°
c) 0° - 270°
d) 0° - 360
b) 0° - 180°
What are the 4 components of a combination square?
a) ruler, square head, protractor, wrap around
b) steel ruler (blade), square head, bevel protractor, centre head
c) ruler, level, protractor, contour marker
b) steel ruler (blade), square head, bevel protractor, centre head
When using a level explain
a) level
b) plumb
a) Truely horizontal
b) truly vertical
how many times must a wrap around be able to go around a pipe to ensure the edge is lined up
twice
What is another name for wrap around?
Run around
What tool does this describe?
A _____ ______ is used for pipe and structural layouts to develop cut lines for any angle
Contour Marker
The 3 joints of the swing arm allows you to mark all the way around the workpiece without moving the tool
What are the 3 grades of soapstone?
Natural, powdered, talc with powdered lead
What type string is used for chalk lines?
a) cotton/nylon
b) spandex/rayon
c) cotton/wool
d) polly/ acrylic
a) cotton/nylon
When are scribers used?
When greater precision is needed
Usually used with a square or straight edge
When a scriber is made out of ______ the sharp tip will stay sharp longer than with a steel tip
a) carbide
b) SS
c) nickel
d) Aluminum
a) carbide
When using a divider do you set the measurement on the divider to the radius or the diameter of the circle you need to draw
radius
What type of drawing are trammel points used to draw?
Circles, the same as dividers they are just bigger
What is the difference between centre punches and prick punch
Prick punches are generally smaller & has a sharper angle for higher accuracy
What is the angle range on a prick punch?
a) 10° - 30°
b) 20° - 30°
c) 30° - 60°
d) 40° - 70°
c) 30° - 60°
How are pliers size designated?
a) max jaw width
b) tooth type
c) overall length
d) head size
c) overall length
What is another name for side cutting pliers?
Linesman pliers
What’s another name for mig pliers?
Welding pliers
What is the technical name for vice grips?
Locking pliers
What determines the size of a C-clamp?
The max distance the jaws can open
What type of opening does a pipe clamp have?
a) straight pin
b) codder pin
c) cam lock
d) hinge lock
c) cam lock
What are the 2 materials vices are made from?
a) cast iron or cast steel
b) cast iron or SS
c) Iron ore or cast iron
d) Iron or tungsten
a) cast iron or cast steel
How are vices sized
a) their widest opening diameter
b) the width of the jaws
c) the width of the support bar
d) the length of the tightening lever
b) the width of the jaws
What is the adjustable frame size of most adjustable hacksaws?
a) 5”-10”
b) 8”-16”
c) 10” - 20”
d) 15”-30”
b) 8”-16”
Are hacksaw blades installed to have the cutting motion be on the push or pull stroke?
push stroke
On flexible hacksaw blades what parts of the blades are hardened?
a) the ends that connect to the frame
b) the length of the blade above the teeth
c) the teeth
d) the teeth and the length of blade above it ( only the ends are hardened)
c) the teeth
What is the pitch of a hacksaw blade?
a) the length of the blade
b) the angle of the teeth
c) the number of teeth per inch
d) the number of teeth on the entire blade
c) the number of teeth per inch
What is the set of a hacksaw blade?
a) the length of the blade
b) the outward bend of the teeth
c) the number of teeth per inch
d) the number of teeth on the entire blade
b) the outward bend of the teeth
If a blade can cut the following materials is it an all hard blade or a flexible blade?
Brass, tool steel, cast iron, rails, stock with heavy cross sections
All hard blade cuts:Brass, tool steel, cast iron, rails, stock with heavy cross sections
If a blade can cut the following materials is it an all hard blade or a flexible blade?
Channel iron, tubing, tin, copper, aluminum, or babbit
All flexible blade can cut: Channel iron, tubing, tin, copper, aluminum, or babbit