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When using a hacksaw, blades with __________ teeth are more appropriate for cutting thinner materials.
less |
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wider |
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more |
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thinner |
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.
Which of the following is not an advantage of using a tape measure over using a ruler?
easier storage |
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measure with more accuracy |
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measure in tighter spaces |
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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 these saws is used with a miter box?
hacksaw |
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rip saw |
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back saw |
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crosscut 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.
When cutting hard metals with a hacksaw you should choose a blade with __________ teeth per inch (TPI).
even |
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odd |
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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.
Which of the following saws is not good for cutting wood?
crosscut saw |
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back saw |
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ripsaw |
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hacksaw |
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.