Understanding Hand Tools Quiz

What was the name of the Stone Age craftsman who stumbled upon the idea of fastening a stick to a rock to extend the length of his arm?

• Stone Age Steve

• Primitive Pete

• Ancient Alex

• Primitive Paul

What is the primary purpose of a ball-peen hammer?

• Crushing rocks

• Shaping soft metal

• Driving nails

• Cutting wood

What is the correct way to use a claw hammer?

• Grip the handle close to the head

• Use it as a crowbar

• Strike the object with the edge

• Rest the head squarely on the nail

What is the purpose of a screwdriver with a blade equal in width to the length of the slot?

• To avoid damaging the screw slot

• To make a neat loop

• To turn a tight screw

• To strip off insulation

What is the best way to keep pliers in good working order?

• Use a file card to clean them

• Use them to tighten nuts

• Use them to cut wires

• Use them to pry open windows

What is the purpose of a pipe wrench?

• Sawing metal

• Drilling holes

• Turning pipe fittings

• Cutting wood

What is the correct way to use a file for draw filing?

• Use it with a hammer

• Use it without a handle

• Relieve pressure on the back stroke

• Use it only on the forward stroke

What is the primary use of a rip saw?

• Cutting with the grain

• Cutting metal

• Drilling holes

• Planing wood

What is the purpose of a center punch?

• To punch the location of a hole in metal

• To loosen rivets

• To strip off insulation

• To finish cutting jobs

What is the correct way to adjust a plane for a thin shaving?

• Turn the adjusting nut until the blade projects about the thickness of a hair

• Use the plane without adjusting it

• Press down on the handle at the beginning of the stroke

• Use the block plane for larger surfaces