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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 has eight teeth per inch |
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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 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 statemements about chucks is not true?
a chuck's size indicates the largest circumference drill bit that will fit |
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a chuck is tightened and loosened using a chuck key |
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a chuck's size indicates the largest diameter drill bit that will fit |
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electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit |
Electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit. A chuck's size indicates the largest diameter drill bit that will fit. A chuck is tightened and loosened using a chuck key.
What is a framing square used for?
ensuring that surfaces are level |
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measuring length around corners |
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marking lines at a right angle |
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measuring thickness and irregular shapes |
Rulers are used to both measure distance and to draw straight lines. Tape measures are flexible rulers made from cloth or metal and are useful for measuring longer distances and in tighter spaces. Both rulers and tape measures provide similar accuracy, commonly down to \({1 \over 16}\) or \({1 \over 32}\) inch. A steel framing square is made up of a shorter ruler (tongue) and a longer ruler (blade) that meet at a 90° (right) angle. A framing square is often used by carpenters when framing stairs and roofs.
Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?
mallet |
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rivet hammer |
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ball peen hammer |
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claw hammer |
Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.
Screwdrivers are most broadly classified by their:
torque |
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width |
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tip |
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length |
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).