Portable Power Tools Flashcards by Garret LeBlanc

What is a major advantage to using a sliding compound mitre saws?

TLM

Wider material can be cut

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What simple thing can help eliminate many safety concerns, but cannot be included in a list of rules?

Simple Common Sense

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What are the risks of using undersizes or poorly maintained extension cords?

Undersized or poorly maintained cords can be a FIRE HAZARD and can reduce the life or even burn out your tools.

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How is the size of a circular power handsaw designated?

The maximum blade diameter that it can use.

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As the length of an extension cord increases, what type of cord should you use?

The longer the cord the greater the resistance, thus requiring a heavier gauge of wire (smaller number)

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What type of cord should you use for construction?

Cords for construction should be 3-wired (Positive, Neutral, Ground)

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How does a jigsaw blade normally cut?

TLM

Orbital on the up-stroke

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The blade guard on the portable circular saw should be raised manually only when doing which type of cuts?

The only time the guard should be manually raised while the motor is running is when you are PLUNGE CUTTING or making a POCKET CUT

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What portable circular saw attachment can be used to help guide when making accurate spangled cross cuts ?

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Protractor guide

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How far should the saw blade project through the material when the base of the portable circular saw is adjusted properly?

No more than 6 mm (1/4”) below the material being cut

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Why should you never back up with a portable circular saw while it is running?

Kickbacks are often the result of attempting to back up or cut backwards with a portable circular saw.

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Why should you always use the correct size blade on a power mitre saw?

A blade that is too small will not cut all the way through the material, a blade that is too large will cut into the housing or table of the saw

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What is the first thing to do in order to change the belt of a portable belt sander?

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Unplug the tool

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Which common safety issues do people ignore when using a power mitre saw?0

Arms should NEVER be CROSSED when cutting with the power mitre saw.

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If an electric router is moved to slow it could cause _______.

Burn marks (will be evident)

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What is the name of the chuck that holds a router bit in a router?

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Collet

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What jig is used with the router to cut hinge gains for hanging doors?

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Hinge template with guide bushing

What is a collet as used on a router?

TLM

Chuck to hold the router bit

What router type tool is used to cut openings in drywall, ceramic tile or panelling?

TLM

Spiral saw

What are the two cutter head styles for a Power Hand Plane?

TLM

Spiral and 2-blade cutters

How is the size of a portable power drill designated?

TLM

Chuck capacity

What type of chuck is found in portable power drills?

TLM

Key and keyless type

What is available to help cut long material with the mitre box saw?

Extension tables or arms

What must you be aware of when cutting with the long blades of a reciprocating saw?

Wires bad pipes inside a wall. Make sure you know what you are cutting into.

Name the 3 types or methods used to adjust the cutting depth with a router?

Rack and pinion Helical (spiral) Plunge router

In which direction should a router travel while cutting the inside of an opening? Outside of project

1. Clockwise | 2. Counter-clockwise

What is the approximate maximum speed of a router?

30 000 rpm

If the material being cut with the router tends to splinter, what can you do?

Try taking light cuts and reversing the feed direction to produce a smooth cut.

Guide bushings for the router are useless by themselves. What are they used with?

They need a commercially or shop made template.

What templates do carpenters commonly use with routers?

Templates for routing stair stringers to receive treads and risers, and hinge and striker gains for installing doors.

In which direction should you feed the material when using the router in a router table?

From right to left

What type of cutter heads are available for portable power planes?

Spiral cutter and two-blade cutter

How is the size of a portable power drill designated?

The capacity of the chuck

What three types of chucks are available for light-duty portable power drills?

1. Conventional keyed chucks 2. Keyless chucks with 2-sleeves 3. Keyless chucks with 1-sleeve

What type of portable power drill would you choose to drill in a spot with limited space?

A right-angle drill

Why is a masonry drill bit able to drill into hard materials without damaging the bit?

Masonry bits have a carbide bit that is strong enough to take the scrapping and hammering action of drilling into hard materials without chipping or shattering.

Other than drilling, what can some hammer drills be used for?

Jack hammering, chiselling, grooving, and roughing of concrete surfaces.

Some types of power mitre saws have a wood or particleboard fixed table. What other type of table can be found?

Rotating metal table slot

How is a bevel cut using a jigsaw?

Tilt the baseplate

Drywall screwdrivers are specialized screw guns that revolve at much higher speeds. T or F

The offset base model trimmer is used to trim _____.

Trims and narrow ledges that are already mounted against a wall or other surface.