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The primary difference between a claw and a ball-peen hammer is which of the following?
their non-striking end |
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their size |
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their striking end |
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their handle shape |
The most common striking tool is the hammer and the most common variety of hammer is the claw hammer. The claw hammer has two ends, one to drive nails and one to remove nails. Ball-peen hammers replace the claw with a rounded end that's used to round off the edges of metal pins and make gaskets.
When compared to drilling, boring makes __________ holes.
smoother |
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smaller |
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rougher |
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larger |
Drilling is the process of making small holes in wood or metal while boring is the process of making larger holes.
Which of the following statements about an 8-point saw is not true?
an 8-point saw has eight teeth per inch |
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an 8-point saw makes a finer cut than a 12-point saw |
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an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 6-point saw |
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an 8-point saw makes a rougher cut than a 12-point saw |
Saw blades are described by the number of teeth per inch (TPI). The higher the TPI of a saw the finer the cut it will make.
You're replacing the hubcaps on a car. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
rubber mallet |
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ball-peen hammer |
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claw hammer |
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wooden mallet |
A mallet is a hammer with a relatively large head, often made of rubber or wood. Both the size and material of the mallet head help prevent damage when striking more delicate surfaces.
Which of the following tools are you more likely to use when woodworking?
punch |
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wrench |
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rivet |
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chisel |
A chisel has a long sharp edge and is used, often in conjunction with a hammer, for cutting. In woodworking, chisels are used to remove large sections of wood to create the initial shape of a design. In metalworking, chisels are used to remove waste metal when a smooth finish is not required.