Core Introduction to Hand Tools
In addition to level and plumb, some spirit levels can check a
45 degree angle
A hexagonal shape has
6 sides
A proper angle for the edge of a cold chisel is
60 degrees
What would likely have the fewest teeth per inch, resulting in the largest teeth?
a ripsaw
A chain fall locks its elevated load in place using
an automatic brake
The best designed saw for cutting miter joints is a
backsaw
Another name for a machinist hammer is a
ball-peen hammer
The saw showing below is called a
coping saw
Before using a pick, check to be sure that the head is
fixed firmly to the handle
Because of the shape of its jaws, a -------------can spread clamping pressure over a wider area than the others.
hand-screw clamp
One situation that can make a measurement with a laser inaccurate is measuring to a
highly reflective surface
Cable come-alongs are used to move loads
horizontally for short ground distances.
A spud wrench is different from a pipe wrench in that
it has smooth jaws
To check level conditions over a significant distance, such as a building foundation or longer distance, the best level to use is a
laser level
When an object is plumb, it is
perfectly vertical
When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap material under the object you are cutting in order to
protect the surface under the object
What screws comes to a relatively sharp point at the base of its drive socket?
reed and prince
The Type of screw shown below is a
robertson
The safest kind of utility knife is one with a
self-retracting blade
Another common name for lineman pliers is
side cutters
A heavy-duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a
sledgehammer
To quickly run a nut onto a bolt that resists spinning it on with your fingers, you can drive the socket with a
speed handle
The type of clamp shown below is a
spring clamp
Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring
vertical distances
Shovels typically have handles made of
wood or fiberglass
