WorksheetsHand Files and Their Uses Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are hand files primarily used for in the workshop?
To paint surfaces
To cut wood
To measure materials
To smooth rough edges
What materials can hand files be used on?
Only wood
Only metals
Metals and wood-based materials
Only plastics
What are hand files made from?
High carbon steel
Aluminum
Copper
Plastic
What is the first stage of smoothing a piece of metal or plastic?
Sanding
Polishing
Painting
Through filing
What is the next stage if through filing is not good enough?
Cutting
Hammering
Draw filing
Drilling
What is used for the final stage of filing metals?
Paint
Glue
Sandpaper
Emery cloth
What can be added to emery cloth when used on steel?
Glue
Oil
Water
Paint
What type of machine can be used to polish soft metals?
Sewing machine
Cutting machine
Polishing/buffing machine
Drilling machine
What type of file is used for draw filing the internal edge of a circle?
Triangular file
Square file
Round file
Flat file
What is ideal for smoothing acrylic and other plastics?
Sandpaper
Emery cloth
Wet and dry paper
Wire wool
What should be used to secure the abrasive when filing the internal edge?
Tape
Clamps
Glue
Thumbs
What is the action called when the file is pushed forward and cuts on the forward stroke?
Back filing
Through filing
Edge filing
Side filing
What is used to smooth metals further after draw filing?
Glue
Emery cloth
Wet and dry paper
Paint
What is the purpose of using oil with emery cloth on steel?
To change its color
To help smooth the material further
To make it rust
To make it shiny
What is the main purpose of a polishing/buffing machine?
To paint surfaces
To polish the surface of materials
To measure materials
To cut materials
