Hand Tools

When a try square is used to mark a board, the:

• blade should be held firmly against the edge of the board.

• handle should be held firmly against the center of the board.

• handle should be held firmly against the edge of the board.

• handle should be held loosely against the edge of the board.

The two things that combine to cause hearing damage from noise are the hours exposed and the level of noise measured in:

• ohms.

• decibels.

• foot-pounds.

• liters.

What portable power tool is used to make round holes through wood or metal?

• drill

• grinder

• miter saw

• sander

What is the minimum number of hacksaw teeth that must be in contact with the edge or surface of the metal being cut?

• 1

• 3

• 13

• 32

What pliers are used to reach into recessed areas?

• long-nose pliers

• side-cutting pliers

• slip-joint pliers

• vise-grip pliers

A hammer drill is used to drill holes in:

• metal.

• plastic.

• masonry.

• wood.

When Thomas used a die to cut threads on a metal rod, he used oil to:

• clean the rod.

• harden the rod.

• lubricate the rod.

• soften the rod.

Which end of a rough-cut board should be put in a planer first?

• either

• thick

• thin

• wide

A try square is used to mark:

• 15° angles.

• 30° angles.

• curves.

• 90° angles.

The type of handsaw used to cut wood with the grain is a:

• combination saw.

• coping saw.

• hand crosscut saw.

• hand ripsaw.