Hand Tools Review
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1) Before I swing a hammer what should I check?
Be sure the head is tight and that there are no cracks ensuring a proper fit.
2) What are 4 things to be aware of when using a chisel?
- Select the right size and cutting edge profile for the job
- Grind away any mushroomed heads
- Direct the chisel away from yourself
- A dull chisel is more prone to slipping and tends to chip more easily
3) How much downward pressure should I put on a file while cutting?
- Only enough pressure to keep the file cutting
4) When using a hacksaw, how many teeth must be in contact with the material being cut?
- A minimum of two
5) What is the best way to operate a wrench?
- Always pull the wrench this helps avoid personal hand injury
6) What are 2 examples of a
a) Measuring tool?
tapes, rules, squares, dividers and trammels
b) Layout tool? rules, squares, straight edges, dividers, trammels, wrap-a-rounds and
contour markers
c) Marking tool? dividers, trammels, contour markers, scribers, soapstone markers,
chalk lines and punches
7) How accurate are calipers?
- When properly used, this caliper gives accurate measurements to within 0.001".
8) What are the differences between a straightedge and a rule?
- Straightedges do not have graduations.
- to mark straight lines on the work piece
- to check if the surface of the material is flat
9) When is it more practical to use a tape measure over a rule?
- When the piece your measuring is longer than the rule available
10) What is the purpose of a Tang on a measuring tape?
- The tang is loose to allow for inside & outside measurements by allowing for the
tang's thickness
11) What angles can a try square layout by itself?
- One angle 90 degrees
12) What does a combination square consist of?
- Steel ruler (blade)
- Square head
- Bevel protractor and
- Centre head
13) When using a wraparound what is the minimum number of turns needed to make an
accurate line around the circumference?
- must be sure that the wraparound is long enough to go around the circumference of
the pipe at least twice
14) What two uses do dividers have?
- transferring measurements and are frequently used in scribing arcs and circles
15) Why would I use a set of trammel points over a pair of dividers?
- Trammel points are used to scribe arcs and circles and transfer measurements that
are beyond the range of dividers.
16) Before drilling a hole what should you do to ensure the drill will cut through in the right
spot?
- If you try to drill a hole without first punching the centre, the drill will wander or walk
away from the desired centre
17) How are pliers measured?
- The overall length determines the size of all types of pliers.
18) What are 4 tools designed for griping or holding materials firmly while you work?
- Bar Clamp, C-Clamp, vise grips, and various Vises.
19) When properly installed and used what stroke does the cutting on a hacksaw?
- Push stroke
20) What are the 3 types of teeth set for hacksaws?
- Alternate Set
- Raker Set
- Undulated Set
21) What is a kerf?
- The line of material which is removed from that material from any cutting process
22) Name the 5 parts of a file?
- The parts of a file are the tang, heel, face, edge and point
23) How are files Classed?
- Files are classified by there length shape and cut
24) What are four uses for a flat chisel?
- The flat chisel can be used to cut the heads off bolts, split rusted nuts, cut sheet
metal and remove stubborn spatter from welds.
25) What angel would I put on a chisel if I were planning on cutting thin material ?
- This angle can be reduced to about 40°for cutting thin sheet metal
26) What reason would I put a 90 degree edge onto a chisel?
- for cutting very hard material to prevent breakage of the cutting edge.
27) When working with metal snips why would I change snips while cutting an “S” or curvy
shape?
- Because there is a different snip for each type of cut. Right hand cut, left hand cut
and straight cut
28) How thick can a hand shear cut?
- Up to ¼” 0r 6.4mm thick
29) If you must strike hardened material with a hammer what should you do?
- Never strike hardened objects directly with a hammer.
- Use a softener such as a hardwood block or piece of soft metal
30) Does it matter how I use an adjustable wrench?
- When using this wrench, position it so the force acts against the solid jaw.
- When used correctly, the moveable jaw always faces the direction of rotation.
31) If working on stainless steel what kind of wire brush can I use to clean the weld with?
- Brushes are available with stainless steel wire for use on stainless steel and nonferrous metals.
- To avoid contamination from any other metal, the use of these brushes should be
restricted to one particular metal only.
Power point review Questions
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It is dangerous to use chisels that have:#
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hard points.
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mushroomed heads.
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small cutting points.
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rough cutting edges.
A cold chisel that has a mushroomed head can be repaired by:
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File handles should be on files because:
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A split hammer handle is best repaired by:
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The safest way to use a wrench is to:
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The most versatile type of square is the:
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A good tool for accurately transferring measurements is a:#
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carpenter's square.
sliding T bevel square.
combination square.
try square.
tape measure.
combination square.
vernier caliper.
set of dividers.
C-clamps are sized according to the:
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Clamping the work piece between two pieces of wood is an effective way to hacksaw:
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A bar clamp has an advantage when:#
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thick metal is being clamped.
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clamping over greater distances.
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material needs to be clamped to a bar.
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pressure is applied in one spot.
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What is the recommended length of a wraparound for marking a straight line around a
pipe?
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To check whether or not a surface is at true vertical, you would use a: