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WorksheetsConstruction Tools and Materials
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Stud
A type of fastener used in construction.
One of a series of vertical wood or metal structural members in walls and partitions.
A decorative element in architecture.
A unit of measurement for length.
Pruning Saw
A specialized saw for trimming trees and bushes.
A tool used for cutting metal sheets.
A type of saw used for making furniture.
A saw designed for cutting large logs.
Box Nail
A thick nail used for heavy construction.
A thin nail with a head, usually coated with a material to increase its holding power.
A type of screw used in woodworking.
A nail designed specifically for roofing.
Level
An instrument for determining whether a surface is horizontal, vertical, or at a 45° angle.
A tool used for measuring temperature.
A device for calculating speed.
An apparatus for testing electrical current.
Pneumatic Nailer
A fastening tool that drives nails using compressed air.
A tool used for cutting wood.
A device for measuring air pressure.
A type of hammer used in construction.
Subfloor
A type of insulation material used in flooring.
Boards or plywood installed over the floor joists, and upon which the finish floor is laid.
A decorative layer placed on top of the flooring.
A type of flooring that is made from recycled materials.
Conduit
A protective cover, tube or piping system for electric cables.
A type of electrical connector used in circuits.
A method for insulating wires from moisture.
A device for measuring electrical current.
Materials
The items and supplies used in a specific trade as part of the house, building or structure.
The tools and equipment used for construction work.
The decorative elements added to a building's exterior.
The legal documents required for property ownership.
Laser
A visual tool used to measure level and plumb in building construction.
A device used for cutting metal in industrial applications.
A type of light used for decorative purposes in events.
A tool for measuring temperature in scientific experiments.
Bevel
The flat surface of a piece at a right angle.
The sloping side of a piece at any angle other than a right angle.
The edge of a piece that is perfectly straight.
The corner of a piece that is rounded.
Hardware
Items used to connect materials in a construction trade.
Tools used for measuring dimensions in construction.
Materials used for insulation in buildings.
Decorative elements added to structures.
Concrete
A soft, flexible material used for insulation.
A hard, strong construction material consisting of sand, gravel, or pebbles bound in mortar or cement.
A type of wood used in furniture making.
A liquid substance used for painting surfaces.
Face Nail
A method of driving a nail straight through a surface material into a supporting member.
A technique for removing nails from wood surfaces.
A type of nail used for decorative purposes only.
A process of hammering nails at an angle to increase stability.
Distribution Panel
An electrical supply system device to divide a power feed into subsidiary circuits, providing a protective fuse or circuit breaker for each circuit.
A device used to measure the voltage and current in an electrical circuit.
A type of transformer that increases voltage for long-distance transmission.
A control panel that regulates the temperature in an electrical system.
Flush
A term used to describe when surfaces or edges are aligned with each other.
A term used to describe a sudden increase in water flow.
A term used to describe a type of card game.
A term used to describe a state of being very happy.
Galvanized
Protected from rusting by a coating of zinc.
A process of heating metal to high temperatures.
A method of painting metal surfaces.
A type of electrical insulation.
Belt Sander
A tool used for polishing surfaces.
A powerful sander that removes stock aggressively.
A device for measuring wood thickness.
A type of saw used for cutting wood.
Gypsum Board (Drywall)
A wallboard panel made of plaster pressed between two thick sheets of heavy paper.
A type of insulation material used in construction.
A decorative wall covering made of fabric.
A type of paint used for finishing walls.
Panel
A small piece of fabric used in clothing.
A large sheet of building material that usually measures 4 x 8 feet.
A type of electronic display screen.
A decorative element in interior design.
Hand Saw
A tool with a narrow blade and no teeth.
A common saw with a wide, tapered blade and teeth along one edge.
A type of saw used only for cutting metal.
A saw that is powered by electricity.
