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Which of the following saws is not good for cutting wood?
crosscut saw |
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hacksaw |
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ripsaw |
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back saw |
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.
The primary difference between a claw and a ball-peen hammer is which of the following?
their size |
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their striking end |
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their non-striking end |
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their handle shape |
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.
Which of the following is used in metal work for shaping metal?
claw hammer |
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rivet hammer |
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mallet |
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ball peen hammer |
Ball peen hammers are most commonly used in automotive repair. They have rounded heads and are used to drive punches and chisels.
A welding rod provides:
the joining material for a weld |
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stability for the welding torch |
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fuel for the welding torch |
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protection for the welder |
The joining material for a weld is called a welding or filler rod and is available in a variety of diameters and alloys for different welding tasks.
Which of the following statemements about chucks is not true?
electric drills utilize a chuck to hold the drill bit |
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a chuck's size indicates the largest diameter 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 circumference drill bit that will fit |
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.