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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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clamp |
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pliers |
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vise |
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.
These tools are called:
rasps |
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files |
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chisels |
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planes |
Wood chisels are used to shape or smooth wood surfaces. They come in a variety of widths and can be used with hand power or tapped with a mallet when deeper cuts need to be made.
Which of the following tools are you more likely to use when woodworking?
chisel |
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wrench |
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punch |
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rivet |
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.
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?
measure longer distances |
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measure with more accuracy |
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measure in tighter spaces |
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easier storage |
Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Rulers and tape measures provide similarly accurate measurements.
When compared to drilling, boring makes __________ holes.
rougher |
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smoother |
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larger |
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smaller |
Drilling is the process of making small holes in wood or metal while boring is the process of making larger holes.