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You need to loosen a bolt in a hard to reach location. Which of the following wrenches would best suit this task?
open-end |
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adjustable |
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box-end |
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spanner |
Wrenches are used to provide grip and mechanical advantage by applying torque to turn objects (or to keep them from turning). The longer the wrench, the more torque that can be applied. Wrench ends are available in two primary types, open-end and box-end. A box-end wrench encloses the bolt head and is useful when more torque is needed or to maintain contact in difficult to reach locations. An open-end wrench is designed for speedily loosening easier to reach fasteners. Wrenches that feature one open and one box end are called combination wrenches and adjustable wrenches feature an open end with an adjustable width.
You are using a hacksaw to cut a Class 8 bolt. What is the most appropriate TPI for your saw blade?
2 TPI |
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8 TPI |
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18 TPI |
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10 TPI |
A Class 8 bolt is made of very hard metal and larger TPI saw blades are most appropriate for very hard metals.
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?
vise |
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pincers |
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clamp |
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pliers |
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.
A __________ is driven by a motor and used to shape and form edge contours.
chisel |
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plane |
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router |
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file |
A router is a tool that a worker uses to rout (hollow out), shape, or contour an area in relatively hard material like wood or plastic.
Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?
mallet |
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claw hammer |
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rivet hammer |
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ball peen hammer |
Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.