Fasteners, Framing Hardware, Tools, and Safety

When sizing a nail, the smaller the number, the larger the nail’s shank and head will be.

• true
• false

Nails are sized with a numerical system and the letter _____________________.

• a
• b
• c
• d

Many bolts require nuts and _____________________, which are used to distribute pressure from the head of the bolt over a wider area.

• rivets
• screws
• rings
• washers

All-thread rod is a threaded steel rod used as a substitute for carriage or machine bolts.

• true
• false

Two wrenches are needed when tightening _____________________ bolts.

• carriage
• machine
• shoulder
• timber

A post anchor is an embedded device used to secure sill plates and bases.

• true
• false

Anchor bolts with hold-downs attach the sill plate to the foundation.

• true
• false

In a slab on grade foundation the edges of concrete are usually thinner, providing a footing for the walls.

• true
• false

_____________________ anchors are a good choice for earthquake or hurricane-prone areas because they form the strongest connection.

• Seismic
• Undercut
• Bonded
• Screw

A strapping is a flat piece of steel used to join two pieces of lumber together in the same plane.

• true
• false