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You're creating a tube out of a sheet of metal. What type of fastener are you likely to use?
nail |
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glue |
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rivet |
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punch |
A nail is a short pin-shaped shaft of steel that's typically used to fasten pieces of wood together. It has a flat head on one end and a point on the other. A rivet consists of a cylindrical shaft with a head on one end and a tail on the other. When the rivet is installed, the tail is expanded and reshaped to form another head, creating a dumbell shape that will hold two surfaces together semi-permanently.
You need to secure a piece of wood while you're drilling a hole. Which of the following would be the most appropriate tool to use?
clamp |
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vise |
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pliers |
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pincers |
A vise is a clamp that is anchored to a work station and designed to hold material in place while it is being operated upon.
Measuring tools provide a convenient and easy way to compare object dimensions against:
each other |
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perfection |
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a drawing |
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a standard |
Measuring tools give easy access to the wide variety of standard dimensions that are used to categorize and classify objects.
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?
measure in tighter spaces |
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measure longer distances |
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easier storage |
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measure with more accuracy |
Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Rulers and tape measures provide similarly accurate measurements.
These tools are called:
rasps |
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files |
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planes |
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chisels |
Wood chisels are used to shape or smooth wood surfaces. They come in a variety of widths and can be used with hand power or tapped with a mallet when deeper cuts need to be made.