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Which of the following saws would you use if you're cutting wood along the grain?
hacksaw |
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crosscut saw |
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back saw |
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ripsaw |
The ripsaw delivers maximum efficiency at cutting with or along the grain (ripping).
Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?
ball peen hammer |
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mallet |
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rivet hammer |
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claw hammer |
Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.
Measuring tools provide a convenient and easy way to compare object dimensions against:
each other |
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a drawing |
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a standard |
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perfection |
Measuring tools give easy access to the wide variety of standard dimensions that are used to categorize and classify objects.
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?
pincers |
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vise |
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pliers |
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clamp |
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.
Which of the following is the primary difference between pliers and pincers?
pincers are designed for large objects, pliers are designed for small objects |
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pliers are designed for large objects, pincers are designed for small objects |
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pliers squeeze, pincers cut or pull |
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pincers squeeze, pliers cut or pull |
Pincers provide a mechanical advantage that's used to cut, pinch or pull an object. The force applied to pincers is concentrated to a point or to an edge of the tool which allows pincers to be brought very close to a surface. Pincers are typically used for removing objects from a material to which they've previously been applied, for example, to pull nails from wood.