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Which of the following statements about solding is not true?
soldering can only join metals |
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flux is used to clean surfaces before soldering |
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solder is an alloy of lead and tin |
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solder has a comparatively low melting point |
Soldering is a process by which two or more items (typically metal) are joined together by melting a filler metal (solder) into the joint. An electrically powered soldering iron or soldering gun is used to melt the solder which is an alloy of lead and tin that has a melting point below the melting point of the items being joined. A chemical cleaning agent called flux is also used to clean the surfaces before soldering.
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?
measure with more accuracy |
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measure in tighter spaces |
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easier storage |
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measure longer distances |
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.
Which of the following statements about an 8-point saw is not true?
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 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 |
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.
You're constructing a cabinet in your workshop and one of the cabinet doors is slightly too big. Which of the following tools would you use to make it fit?
chisel |
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drill |
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file |
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plane |
In wooodworking, a plane is used to shave off a small amount of material to smooth a surface or make it fit properly. A jack plane is a general purpose plane that contains an adjustable depth blade set at an angle with a handle and knob to allow gripping when sliding the plane across wood.
Which of these saws is used with a miter box?
hacksaw |
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crosscut saw |
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back saw |
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rip saw |
A miter box utlizes a back saw (a fine toothed saw with a rigid strip of steel opposite its blade edge) to make cuts in wood at a specified angle.