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Portable Power Tools - Mendes

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The ______ is probably the most widely recognized and used of the portable cutting tool.

a)

circular saw

b)

miter saw

c)

power planer

d)

router

2.

The jigsaw is particularly suited to cutting _______.

a)

metal

b)

curved lines

c)

straight lines

d)

miters

3.

The ________ miter saw is the oldest of the three types of miter saw.

a)

compound

b)

simple

c)

sliding compound-angle

d)

sliding

4.

Drills hold a drill bit, which is gripped by a ___________.

a)

shank

b)

miter

c)

chuck

d)

tip

5.

A router __________ holds the router in an inverted position below a table.

a)

plunge

b)

base

c)

fixture

d)

table

6.

A _________ is a router-like tool that is smaller and lighter than a router and therefore easier to manipulate.

a)

miter

b)

laminate trimmer

c)

jigsaw

d)

plunger

7.

The _______ sander is the most powerful of the three main types of portable sanders.

a)

pad

b)

disc

c)

palm

d)

belt

8.

Power-driven fastening tools include finish nailers, brad nailers, and _______.

a)

staples

b)

hammers

c)

jigsaws

d)

laminate trimmers

9.

The smallest standard size that biscuits come in is _________.

a)

0

b)

10

c)

20

d)

30

10.

Plates or biscuits are made of compressed _________.

a)

pine

b)

oak

c)

cedar

d)

Beech

11.

The _________ saw is predominately used for demolition.

a)

circular

b)

jig

c)

router

d)

reciprocating

12.

The ________ is the primary portable power tool used for shaping wood.

a)

jigsaw

b)

miter saw

c)

router

d)

circular saw

13.

Name three types of materials that can be cut with the portable reciprocating saw?

a)

wood, plastic and concrete

b)

plastic, wood and steel

c)

soft metal, plastic and wood

d)

none of the above

14.

What does it mean when there are three prongs on the cord of a portable tool?

a)

increased power

b)

requires more amps

c)

requires a grounding plug

d)

double insulated

15.

What must always be worn when operating portable power tools?

a)

shop shirt

b)

steel toe boots

c)

safety glasses

d)

dew rag

16.

When making a cut through an existing wall, what concerns and adjustments should be taken in to account before beginning?

a)

the length of the blade being used

b)

what might be inside the wall

c)

electrical wires

d)

all of the above

17.

Before changing the blade on any portable tool, you should ________.

a)

turn it on

b)

unplug it

c)

put on dew rag

d)

text a friend for help

18.

What is another name for the saber saw?

a)

band saw

b)

scroll saw

c)

jig saw

d)

circular saw

19.

Before operating any portable power tool, you should always __________.

a)

check what make the tool is

b)

change the blade

c)

check all moveable parts

d)

none of the above

20.

How is the size of a portable circular saw determined?

a)

motor

b)

amps

c)

largest blade it will hold

d)

it is labeled on the tool