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Hacksaw

A cutting tool; type of handsaw that is used to cut metal; this saw has an adjustable frame that holds thin blades of varying length in place; a handle is set in one end

Handsaws

A manually powered saw designed to cut different types of materials.

Steel Tape

A measuring tape with U.S. customary or metric markings (or both) made of flexible steel that rolls up into a case when not in use

Phillips Screwdriver

A screwdriver that has a blade shaped like a cross; this blade fits into a cross-shaped Phillips screw head

Combination Square

A sliding square mounted on a steel rule, used to mark a "square" line, find level, or measure.

Chalk Line

A tool used in the building trades to make a straight line on a vertical surface.

Speed Square

A trianglular marking tool containing both 90 and 45 degree angles. It has a flange on one side so you can "square" it against the material.

Wood Chisel

A woodworking tool for cutting, shaping, or smoothing wood.

Coping Saw

Hand saw with short thin blade held by a bow-shaped frame used to cut irregular shapes in wood.

level or Plumb

Pieces must be straight from end to end

Compass Saw

Short hand saw with a tapered blade used to cut curves or irregular shapes.

Toenailing

Starting a nail at an angle or slant in one framing member and driving it through into a second (usually perpendicular) framing piece.

Nail Set

Tool used to drive nail heads below the surface.

Slotted Screwdriver (flathead)

Turning slotted screws

Nail Claw

Used for extracting nails where the nail head is above the surface of the work. The nail claw has a steel shaft with a sharply curved end. The end has a V cut into it for grabbing the head of a nail.

Scriber

Used on metals when a thin, accurate line is required.

Curved Claw Hammer

Used to drive and pull nails out of wood

Plumb Bob

a heavy weight that's suspended from a line that indicates vertical trueness

Utility Knife

a knife with a small sharp blade, often retractable, designed to cut wood, cardboard, and other materials.

Framing Square

a metal tool used to lay out right angles

Jab Saw Wallboard Saw

a saw consisting of a handle and a common hacksaw blade , it is helpful for cutting metal in close quarters

The name of the one-handed plane with a low blade angle is the a. block plane. b. bench plane. c. chisel. d. plane iron.

a. block plane

A large, L-shaped squaring tool that has tables stamped on it is called a a. framing square. b. Speed Square. c. bevel square. d. combination square.

a. framing square

When using a handsaw, the cut is often started by first a. using a downstroke. b. adjusting the saw so as to cut off the marked line. c. using an upstroke. d. keeping the other hand 6 inches away from the saw

a. using a downstroke.

The term deci- in the metric system refers to a. decimals. b. 1/10. c. fractions. d. 1/100.

b. 1/10.

When snapping a long chalk line, care should be taken to a. dampen the string. b. keep the string from sagging. c. hold the string loosely. d. let the string touch the surface as it unwinds.

b. keep the string from sagging

The color of aviation snips is to help the tradesperson know a. which hand to use. b. which direction curves may easily be cut. c. the manufacturer. d. what material may be easily cut.

b. which direction curves may easily be cut.

To prevent a nail set from slipping off the nail head of a finish nail, its tip is a. flat and smooth. b. convex. c. concave. d. checkered.

c. concave.

To adjust a carpenter's level into a level position at which the bubble is touching the right line, the a. right side should be raised. b. left side should be raised. c. left side should be lowered. d. entire level should be raised.

c. left side should be lowered.

The tool used to mark material to conform to an irregular surface is called a a. pen. b. chisel. c. scriber. d. chalk line.

c. scriber.

The term square refers to a. a steel tool used for layout and marking of right angles. b. two things that are perpendicular. c. a four-sided figure with equal sides and interior angles. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above

A safe worker attitude that promotes a safe job site comes from a. ability. b. skill. c. knowledge. d. all of the above.

d. all of the above.

The layout tool that may be adjusted to serve as a marking gauge is a a. framing square. b. Speed Square. c. bevel square. d. combination square.

d. combination square.

When stretching a steel tape to lay out a measurement, place the ring so the a. 1-inch mark is on the starting line. b. end of the steel tape is on the starting line. c. inside of the ring is on the starting line. d. outside of the ring is on the starting line.

d. outside of the ring is on the starting line.

In construction, the term plumb means perfectly a. horizontal. b. level. c. straight. d. vertical.

d. vertical.

Framing Hammer

hammer used for framing

Pocket Tape

smaller version of steel tape

Wrecking Bars

used to pry previously nailed wood apart and remove nails