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WorksheetsPortable Power Tools - Mendes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 13mins
The ______ is probably the most widely recognized and used of the portable cutting tool.
circular saw
miter saw
power planer
router
The jigsaw is particularly suited to cutting _______.
metal
curved lines
straight lines
miters
The ________ miter saw is the oldest of the three types of miter saw.
compound
simple
sliding compound-angle
sliding
Drills hold a drill bit, which is gripped by a ___________.
shank
miter
chuck
tip
A router __________ holds the router in an inverted position below a table.
plunge
base
fixture
table
A _________ is a router-like tool that is smaller and lighter than a router and therefore easier to manipulate.
miter
laminate trimmer
jigsaw
plunger
The _______ sander is the most powerful of the three main types of portable sanders.
pad
disc
palm
belt
Power-driven fastening tools include finish nailers, brad nailers, and _______.
staples
hammers
jigsaws
laminate trimmers
The smallest standard size that biscuits come in is _________.
0
10
20
30
Plates or biscuits are made of compressed _________.
pine
oak
cedar
Beech
The _________ saw is predominately used for demolition.
circular
jig
router
reciprocating
The ________ is the primary portable power tool used for shaping wood.
jigsaw
miter saw
router
circular saw
Name three types of materials that can be cut with the portable reciprocating saw?
wood, plastic and concrete
plastic, wood and steel
soft metal, plastic and wood
none of the above
What does it mean when there are three prongs on the cord of a portable tool?
increased power
requires more amps
requires a grounding plug
double insulated
What must always be worn when operating portable power tools?
shop shirt
steel toe boots
safety glasses
dew rag
When making a cut through an existing wall, what concerns and adjustments should be taken in to account before beginning?
the length of the blade being used
what might be inside the wall
electrical wires
all of the above
Before changing the blade on any portable tool, you should ________.
turn it on
unplug it
put on dew rag
text a friend for help
What is another name for the saber saw?
band saw
scroll saw
jig saw
circular saw
Before operating any portable power tool, you should always __________.
check what make the tool is
change the blade
check all moveable parts
none of the above
How is the size of a portable circular saw determined?
motor
amps
largest blade it will hold
it is labeled on the tool
