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Tools Flashcards

1
Q

Why does a hacksaw have a protective handle?

A

To guard your fingers in case the blade breaks

Or your hand slips while you are using the saw

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2
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What is the pitch of a hacksaw?

A

Number of teeth per inch

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3
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What is the width of the cut of a handsaw called?

A

The kerf

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4
Q

What are the 3 parts of a file?

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Edge = The edge of the file
Heel = The flat part by the handle
Tang = The handle
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5
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What are the 3 different cutting faces of a file?

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1) Single cut = used when a smooth finish is desired
2) Double - cut = used for rough, fast metal cutting or when large amounts of material must be filed off.
3) Curved tooth = used to file soft metals (lead or aluminum)

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6
Q

Which direction does yellow handle snips cut?

A

They cut straight.

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7
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What is mushrooming?

A

It’s found on the end of a cold chisel after banging on it.
It rounds the end and can become a safety hazard.
Maintenance is required to remove the mushroom head.

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8
Q

What do wide rollers on a pipe cutter provide?

A

Wider rollers create less chance of the cutter wheel spiralling up the pipe.

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9
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What do three-wheeled cutter leave behind more of?

A

Burrs inside and outside

The burrs must be removed on every cut to avoid difficulty when using threading or grooving equipment.

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10
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True or False the spiral ratchet reamer is designed for hand use only

A

True

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11
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What does the sliding of the hooks permit on a tape measure?

A

Accurate internal and external measurements.

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12
Q

Steel tape are how long and good for what trade?

A

30 - 50 m (100 - 165 ft) long

Ideal for doing large layouts in construction

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13
Q

What are Wrap - around pipe wraps good for?

A

Good for marking straight lines around pipe.

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14
Q

What type of hammer face is used in framing?

A

Cross hatched hammer = hatch marks keep the head from slipping off the nail.

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15
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What does a Machine Vise do?

A

Holds a workpiece for drilling with a drill press.

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16
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What is used for preventing marring of work pieces?

A

Wood pads.

Rags also work.

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17
Q

Know what a Bench Yoke Vise looks like.

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18
Q

How is the size of an adjustable wrenches designed?

A

By wrench length
Length varies from 10 cm - 61cm (4in - 24in)
Jaw length is a separate.

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19
Q

True or False: When using a wrench you should apply the pressure / push against the side with a fixed jaw.

A

True.

Wrenches should always be pulled not pushed.

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20
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What is the pre-set amount of torque of a Ratchet Torque Wrench?

A

5/16 in driver is the most common and is pre-set to 60 inch-pounds.

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21
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What should be done prior to using a pipe wrench? (housekeeping wise)

A

Remove any grease or dirt from both the part to be turned and the pipe wrench jaws.

22
Q

How is a pipe wrench length determined?

A

From the tip of the handle to the hook jaw when fully extended

23
Q

What is a Spud Wrench good for?

A

Also called a monkey wrench
Used on square or rectangular stock (aka flat edged fitting)
Has jaws that are smooth, flat and narrow

24
Q

What are Strap Wrenches used for?

A

TO be used on polished or chrome pipe

It’s woven nylon strap gives a tight grip

25
Q

What can be applied to a strap wrench to prevent slippage?

A

Powdered Rosin

26
Q

How do Basin Wrenches work?

A

A tension plug holds the tool’s head at any angle up to 90 degree.
It’s handy behind sinks / lavatories.

27
Q

What are arc - joint pliers also known as?

A

Channellock pliers (The handle travels down a channel)

28
Q

Tell me all about water pump pliers

A

Max capacity = 5cm (2in)

It has the ability for rapid changes of jaw opening

29
Q

What is this image?

A

Philips screwdriver head

30
Q

What type of screwdriver head is this?

Twas invented in Canada

A

Robertson

31
Q

True or False: A good fit should of a screw to tool ratio should be straight and square.

A

True

32
Q

What the fuck are these things?

A

Spring tubing benders I guess

33
Q

Flaring tool forms what kind of a flare?

A

a 45 degree flare

34
Q

Where should pipe Dope be applied?

A

Apply to male (external) threads which lubricates the mating of the threads.

35
Q

Parts of a thread. GO!

A 
Root = bottom of valley
Flanks = sides of thread (valley hill)
Crest = the peak of the thread (top of hill)
Pitch = c-c measurements of the crest (60 degree)
36
Q

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS) is used for what?

A

It is used for referencing pipe sizes from 1/8 in - 12 in

37
Q

The last 3 threads are known as what?

A

Imperfect threads

38
Q

Hacksaw cuts, GO!

A

Never start a cut with a sharp angle - this dulls or breaks the blade’s teeth
There needs to be at least 2 teeth contracting the material at all times.

39
Q

What is used to clean files?

A

A file card

40
Q

Mushroom head, GO

A

Is extremely hazardous

Must be dressed (repaired) before use again

41
Q

Cutting glass pipe: What do you do after scoring the pipe from the inside?

A

Apply heat from a torch on score mark –> tap when score mark begins to separate.

42
Q

True of False: You should strike the face of another hammer with a hammer.

A

False: never do this. This can cause a fragment of hardened steel to fly off and injury someone.

43
Q

What type of pipe is used with a 18 in wrench?

A

1 1/4 in and 1 1/2 in

44
Q

Flaring tool part 2: True or false: You want to make sure that tube lines up flush with the flaring bars.

A

True

45
Q

How far back does the Crimp ring need to be from the end of the tubing?

A

3mm (1/8 in)

46
Q

What does the Go / No go gauge work?

A

The crimped ring must pass the Go and fail the No Go.

47
Q

Rotating the Expander tool when using Pex ensures what?

A

That the tubing is equally expanded to ensure that no deep groves form that would allow leak paths.

48
Q

What are Pipe taps?

A

They make internal threads.

49
Q

Cold weather PEX expansion should take place above what temperature?

A

-15 degree C

50
Q

What is the name of the tool used to measure the diameter of a pipe groove (groove depth)?

A

Pipe tape

Plumbing Level 1 (14 decks)

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