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When compared to drilling, boring makes __________ holes.
smoother |
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larger |
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rougher |
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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.
This tool is a(n) __________.
lever |
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punch |
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chisel |
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screwdriver |
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.
When using a hacksaw, blades with __________ teeth are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.
more |
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wider |
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thinner |
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less |
A hacksaw has replaceable blades and is used to cut metal. The blade type is chosen based on the material that is to be cut. Blades with larger numbers of teeth per inch are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.
When cutting hard metals with a hacksaw you should choose a blade with __________ teeth per inch (TPI).
odd |
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even |
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low |
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high |
Blades with more and smaller teeth (high TPI) cut harder metals more effectively while blades with fewer and larger teeth (low TPI) cut softer metals more effectively.
The primary difference between a claw and a ball-peen hammer is which of the following?
their size |
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their non-striking end |
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their handle shape |
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their striking end |
The most common striking tool is the hammer and the most common variety of hammer is the claw hammer. The claw hammer has two ends, one to drive nails and one to remove nails. Ball-peen hammers replace the claw with a rounded end that's used to round off the edges of metal pins and make gaskets.