Module 6 Hand Tools

Question 1

It is dangerous to use chisels that have
A) hard points
B) mushroomed heads
C) small cutting points
D) rough cutting edges

Answer 1

B) mushroomed heads

Question 2

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

Answer 2

B) grinding to the original shaft contour

Question 3

Why should file handles be on files?

Answer 3

They reduce the chance of injury

Question 4

A split hammer handle is best repaired by

Answer 4

Removing and replacing it

Question 5

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

Answer 5

A) pull on it with steady pressure

Question 6

What is the purpose of a wedge when replacing a hammer handle?

Answer 6

A wedges used to tighten the end of the handle in the eye of the hammerhead

Question 7

A combination Square consists of:
A) a square head
B) a protractor
C) a centre head
D) all of the above

Answer 7

D) all of the above

Question 8

The most versatile type of square is the:
A) Carpenter Square
B) sliding T bevel square
C) combination Square
D) try Square

Answer 8

C) combination Square

Question 9

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”

Answer 9

A) accuracy is a priority

Question 10

A good tool for accurately transferring measurements is a:
A) tape measure
B) combination Square
C) Vernier calliper
D) set of dividers

Answer 10

D) set of dividers

Question 11

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

Answer 11

D) measuring on curved surfaces

Question 12

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

Answer 12

A) torpedo level

Question 13

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

Answer 13

C) twice the circumference

Question 14

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

Answer 14

B) overall length of the tool

Question 15

Vice grips have an advantage over pliers when:

Answer 15

You need to maintain constant pressure

Question 16

C clamps are sized according to the

Answer 16

Distance the clamp opens

Question 17

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

Answer 17

B) clamping over greater distances

Question 18

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

Answer 18

C) thin stock

Question 19

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

Answer 19

B) length, shape and cut

Question 20

Explain why filing is done only on the forward stroke

Answer 20

Dragging the file backwards will break the teeth from the file

Question 21

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

Answer 21

D) cutting smaller and more intricate patterns

Question 22

Tanner 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

Answer 22

D) overall length of the tool

Question 23

The cutting edge of a cold chisel should be prepared to_________ degree angle for most materials and up to__________ for very hard materials

Answer 23

60&90

Question 24

List an advantage an aluminum pipe wrench has over a steel pipe wrench

Answer 24

They are much lighter

Question 25

Explain how open ended box and and combination wrenches are rated for size

Answer 25

They are all sized according to the size of nut and bolt head that they can be used on

Question 26

Explain how adjustable pipe wrenches are rated for size

Answer 26

The overall length of the tool determines size

Question 27

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

Answer 27

C) by measuring the distance across the flats

Question 28

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

Answer 28

C) a proper fitting wrench is not available