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The __________ is an initial shallow saw cut made as a guide to prevent the saw from slipping sideways on subsequent more powerful cuts.
kerf |
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groove |
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guide |
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channel |
When you start sawing by creating a kerf it will help prevent the saw from slipping sideways when you begin the power strokes that do most of the cutting.
Which of the following statements about an 8-point saw is not true?
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 |
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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 |
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.
Screwdrivers are most broadly classified by their:
width |
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length |
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torque |
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tip |
Screwdrivers come in many different handle, shaft, and tip configurations for use in a wide variety of applications. Screwdrivers are classified by their tip which is shaped to fit a corresponding screw head. Common tips are slotted (flat) and Phillips (x-shaped).
Which of the following saws is not good for cutting wood?
ripsaw |
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hacksaw |
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crosscut saw |
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back saw |
A hacksaw has replaceable blades and is used to cut metal. The blade type is chosen based on the material that is to be cut. Blades with larger numbers of teeth per inch are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.
When cutting hard metals with a hacksaw you should choose a blade with __________ teeth per inch (TPI).
high |
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low |
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even |
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odd |
Blades with more and smaller teeth (high TPI) cut harder metals more effectively while blades with fewer and larger teeth (low TPI) cut softer metals more effectively.