Hand tools activity

Multiple Choice

The cut made by a saw blade.

• Mortise

• Kerf

• Tenon

• Snip

Multiple Choice

A tool with a sharp, replaceable blade. It is useful for trimming wood and cutting veneer, hardboard, gypsum wallboard, vapor barrier, and house wrap. It is also used to cut batt insulation and for accurate layout.

• Try Square

• Plump Bob

• Pry Bar

• Utility Knife

Multiple Choice

A triangular measuring tool that can be used to mark any angle for rafter cuts by aligning the desired degree mark on the tool with the edge of the rafter being cut.

• Bar Clamp

• Speed Square

• T-bevel

• Tape Measure

Multiple Choice

A saw with a thin, flexible blade that is pulled tight by the saw frame. With a blade that has 15 teeth per inch, this saw can make very fine cuts. It is occasionally used for cutting curves.

• coping saw

• pull saw

• ripsaw

• cross-cut saw