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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.
Which of the following saws is not good for cutting wood?
ripsaw |
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hacksaw |
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back saw |
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crosscut 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.
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.
This tool is a(n) __________.
chisel |
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screwdriver |
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punch |
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awl |
A punch is narrow and is used to drive objects like nails (pin punch) or for making guide marks for drilling (center punch) or patterns in wood or metal.
This tool is a(n) __________.
outside micrometer |
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inside caliper |
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vernier caliper |
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outside caliper |
Calipers are similar to micrometers in shape but instead of measuring distances, calipers are used to transfer distances between objects. An outside caliper is used to transfer outside dimensions while an inside caliper is used to transfer inside distances. A vernier caliper is an extremely precise caliper (down to \({1 \over 1000}\) inch) that allows measuring / transferring either inside or outside dimensions.