Shop Information Flashcards
In general, what is the primary difference between a sawblade design for wood in a sawblade design for metal?
A wood blade has longer teeth that are spaced farther apart than a metal blade.
What is the shape of the bit on a phillips head screwdriver?
A plus sign.
What makes claw hammer different from a general hammer?
There is no difference–they are the same tool.
What is a rasp used for?
To file in shape wood pieces.
What is a chisel used for?
To shape the wood, metal, or other materials.
What kind of head does a Torx screwdriver have?
A six pointed star shape.
A hacksaw is best for what?
Cutting metal such as copper and iron.
A cotter pin allows the castellated nut to do what?
To lock the castellated but in place.
What is the shape of the bit on a flat head screwdriver?
A minus sign.
What is rosin flux?
A soldering liquid that prevent oxidation when joining metals.
To make a very fine (i.e. a finishing cut) on a piece of wood, what type of blade should be used and how quickly should the cut be made?
The wood should be cut slowly with a blade with a high tooth count.
