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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 rougher cut than a 6-point saw |
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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 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 is not a common pliers configuration?
wire |
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needle nose |
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locking |
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adjustable joint |
Pliers are designed to provide a mechanical advantage, allowing the force of the hand's grip to be amplified and focused with precision. Pliers also allow finer control over objects that are too small to be manipulated by the fingers alone. The standard configuration is combination pliers which provide a fixed maximum jaw width. Other styles include adjustable joint pliers that allow selecting jaw width, needle nose pliers for holding small objects in tight spaces and locking pliers that will lock in place to hold or clamp objects together.
A joint created by soldering is:
stronger than a weld |
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as strong as the original metal |
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weaker than a weld |
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as strong as a weld |
A joint created by soldering is not as strong as a weld and not as strong as the original metal.
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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10 TPI |
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18 TPI |
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8 TPI |
A Class 8 bolt is made of very hard metal and larger TPI saw blades are most appropriate for very hard metals.
You're replacing the hubcaps on a car. Which of the following are you most likely to use?
ball-peen hammer |
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rubber mallet |
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wooden mallet |
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claw hammer |
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.