Power and Air Tools

Question 1

What kind of abrasive material is used on general purpose grinding disks?

Answer 1

Aluminum Oxide

Question 2

What are die grinders used for?

Answer 2

Polishing a work piece or removing burs

Question 3

T of F: Cordless drills lack the power and torque of corded drills

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Can you use hand sockets on impact guns?

Answer 4

No

Question 5

When using a universal joint should you test the impact gun away from a fastener?

Answer 5

No, the speed (rpm) could cause the joint to fly off

Question 6

Should you check the retention and O rings on an impact drill?

Question 7

What are some examples of materials that extra PPE like a respirator should be worn when using abrasive disks?

Answer 7

Chromium or beryllium copper, these are only a few examples

Question 8

American National Standards Institute recommends a support handle on drills with a chuck larger than what size?

Answer 8

Larger than 3/8’s (10mm) of an inch

Question 9

T or F: Always check grindings stones and abrasive disks for cracks and wear before use?

Answer 9

True: These should always be inspected as they can fail and cause flying objects which could be harmful to yourself or others around you

Question 10

T or F: When using impact guns or other pneumatically actuated tools the vibrations can cause long term affects such as carpal tunnel?

Answer 10

True: If you are feeling tingling, pain or whitening of the skin, stop the job and seek medical attention