Tools and Their Uses
The base of a miter saw has a miter scale that can be adjusted from __ to __ degrees: ____ or _____
0 to 45 degrees; left or right
How long ( length and width) is the tongue of a framing squsre?
1 1/2" wide and 16" length
How should you avoid splitting wood when using a ratchet brace?
1. Clamp where bit comes through scrap wood back and forth 2. once auger bit pierces under site, drill from the opposite side
What are 7 safety precautions that should be taken when using a sledge hammer?
1. Clean and replace when necessary 2. Dress the head and remove mushroom 3. Make sure handle is tight to head 4. inspect handles regularly 5. Do not strike on steel surfaces 6. Grab handle near the end 7. hit objects squarely
What are 3 safety precautions that should be used when using a handsaw?
1. Do not pile tools on the blade 2. check the object that's being cut for nails 3. do not put fingers in the cutting path
What are the 5 parts of a hand saw?
1. Handle 2. Heel 3. Teeth 4.Blade 5. Toe
Where should the thumb of a handsaw be kept when cutting?
above the teeth
What are four types of safety precautions that should be used when using a plumb bob?
1. Never Swing 2. Do not drop because the tip is sharp 3. When using make sure no one is under you 4. make sure not to drop on a hard surface
What are the 3 steps in maintaining a tape measure?
1. Use a dry cloth to wipe the blade clean 2. Wipe with a thin coat of machine oil 3. Remove excess oil with a cloth
What are the parts to a framing square?
1. blade/body 2. Tongue 3. Heel 4. Face
What are 7 things that should be done before/ using a ladder/
1. check before use 2. steps are fully extended 3. ensure base does not slip 4. never leave tools on ladder 5. never use top of ladder as a working platform 6. always face the ladder 7. never overextend
What are the 5 uses of a Combination square?
1. depth and height range 2. square a line on stock 3. layout 45 degrees 4. draw parallel lines 5. use as a ruler
What are 3 types of safety precautions that need to be used when utilizing a utility knife?
1. ensure blade is retracted 2. always cut away from the body 3. replace dull or broken blades
What are the 4 parts to the teeth of a handsaw?
1. point 2. pitch 3. set 4. kerf
What are the 5 steps to removing and installing blade
1. power cord is unplugged 2. use a box wrench 3. remove bolt/washer/tension ring & slip blade out 4. select proper blade size and type 5. install blade in reverse order
What are 4 uses of a speed/pocket square?
1. to square line a stock 2. lay out a 45 degree angle 3. layout various roofing members 4. as a saw guide
What are 5 safety precautions that should be used while using a miter saw?
1. wear safety glasses 2. blade guards must be in place 3. ensure saw is locked in position 4. hold lumber firmly against fence 5. keep hands clear of cutting path
What are the three types of measurement squares?
1.Framing square 2. Speed/ Pocket square 3. Combination square
What are the 4 steps in adjusting the depth of a blade
1.ensure cord is unplugged 2. adjust till blade is one tooth in beyond work piece 3. tighten lock knob 4. check depth against work piece
What is the rule graduated to?
1/32"
The miter saw is capable of cutting up to ___ wide on cross cut & ____ wide on ___ degree miter cuts
16";12"; 45 degree
What are the common lengths of a steel measuring tape that are used by builders?
16' 25' 30'
The weight of the head of a sledge hammer ranges from ___ to __ lbs.
2 to 20lbs
How long is the blade of a framing square? (length and width)
2" wide and a 24" length
What is a common length for a hand level
2' to 4'
Wood folding rule have lengths for ___' to ___'
2' to 6'
What are the common weights of a straight claw?
20, 22, and 28 oz
Blades range from the size of __ to __ in diameter
4 1/2" to 16"
Steel measuring tapes can vary from ___' to____"
6' to 300'
What are the common weights of a plumb bob?
6,8,10,12,14,16,18 and 24 ounces
A ripping saw should be cut at a ____ angle and a Crosscut should be cut at a __ angle
60 and 45 degree angle
What is a coping saw and what is it used for?
A narrow blade, single-cut saw that is used to cut along curved line and odd shapes.
When reading a hand level, how can you tell if the surface is level or plumb?
By seeing if the bubble is centered in-between the set of graduated lines
What is a portable electric drill designed for
Designed for drilling, adding accessories, it can be adapted for different jobs
When is a squsre used?
During building layout or erection. It can also be used for meauring
What tool is used to prove whether a surface is true horizontal or true vertical
Hand level
What kind of instrument is a plumb bob? What is it used to establish?
It is a precision instrument that is used to establish a true vertical line or transfer line from a reference point
What is a small spirit level?
It is built in to check surfacws fro plumb or level
What is a small scribe?
It is housed in the end of the head for scratching layout lines
_____ are chisel shaped teeth that are used for cutting with the grain
Rip teeth
What are the 2 types teeth?
Rip teeth and Cross cut teeth
How should a hand level be stored after use?
Store hanging i a tool box or other suitable place
_________ should be placed when cutting and the _____ should be used as a guide
The heel on mark; the thumb
Why is the tube slightly curved?
This created the bubble inside the level to seek the highest point
Pneumatic Stapler
Uses air pressure to drive staples; staple lengths vary from about 1/4, 7/16, 1/2.
Unlike steel tapes, a wood folding rule does not have what
a hook
What kind of liquid is filled in the glass tubes within a hand level, what is sealed inside the tube along with the liquid?
a non freezing liquid and is sealed with an air bubble
What makes precision square and miter cuts
a power miter saw
What is a chalk line reel/ box?
a spool or wire enclosed in a plastic or metal case filled with colored powdered chalk
What is a sledge hammer?
a steel headed heavy duty driving tool
What is used to cut cardboard, paper, sheetrock, string, and material
a utility knife
What kind of frame can a hand level be made of ?
aluminum/ magnesium, wood, or iron
What is an Octagon scale?
an instrument used to lay out and eight sided object
what are used for boring holes in wood and as a aid in mortising
auger bits
What are the 5 components of a circular saw?
base, blade, rip fence, attachment slot, power trigger
This can be adjusted for various angles using bevel angle scale and tilt lock knob
blade
A utility knife has a metal handle that contains _____ with a retracting ____ mechanism
blades; blade
Rip Teeth cut like what
chisels
_____ reduces the amount of time required to preform a given task
circular saw
How should one maintain a handsaw?
cover the blade with a light coat of machine oil to prevent rust
______ teeth are beveled and knife like and are used for cutting across the grain
crosscut teeth
What are some types of blades in a circular saw?
crosscut, combination, and other types for plywood and masonry.
What shouldn't be done with the blade when using a handsaw?
do not force or jerk the blade
How are tapes usually ,marked or highlighted?
every 16" to facilitate framing
Tapes are graduated in what?
feet, inches, and fractions down to 1/16"
_____ is 10lbs and up that is used to drive large drift pins, bolts, large spikes, and stakes
heavyweight
What does the face of a framing square identify?
identified by the manufacturer's name
What are the 4 scales on the square?
inches in 1. sixteenths, 2. eighths. 3. twelfths, 4. tenths
What is an disadvantage when using a wood folding rule?
it cannot be relied upon for extremely accurate measurements because the play develops at the joints after continuous use
What is a plumb bob?
it is a pointed, tapered brass or bronze weight suspended from a cord or string
A combination square has a moveable square called_______ and can be _______ to any position along the rule and then clamped in place
it is called a square head and can be adjusted
What is the purpose and the use of a Speed/Pocket square?
it is designed to provide a quick, accurate, and repeatable means for laying out and cutting various cuts
Where is the heel on a framing square?
it is the outer corner of where the blade and tongue meet
What is a framing square used for?
it is used for laying out buildings, rafters, and stairs
What is a straight claw used for ?
it is used for ripping and framing
What is a chalk line reel/ box used for?
it is used to strike a straight reference line between two points or to check alignment between two point
What are 2 advantages when it comes to using a wood folding rule?
it is very rigid and measurements are on both sides
crosscut teeth cut like what
knife
depending on ______ a level may have _________
length and 1 or more tubes
________ is up to 10lbs and is used to drive bolts, drift pins, large nails (__d) and spikes
lightweight and 20d nail
When using a hand saw where should the board be places?
on a saw horse or another firm suitable surface
On what side of the line should be cut?
on the waste side of the line
What is a portable tool that is operated by compressed air and designed to drive nails and staples
pneumatic nailer and stapler
What tool is used to create cuts in any direction
reciprocating saw
the two faces of the head are ground at a _______ to each other and a third face is at ______
right angle and at 45 degrees
________ is ____ on the tang ; the number indicated sixteenths of an inch
size is stamped
Why is there a hook at the end of a measuring tape?
the hook is used to secure the tape to the end of an object to be measured
The ______ is usually detachable so when they become _________ they can be replaces
tip and damaged
Pneumatic Nailer
used for brad, finish, roofing and framing
What is the use of a carpenter's hammer
used to drive or pull in finish and common nails in finish carpentry
What is a ratchet brace used for ?
used to turn auger bit, counter sinks, and screwdriver bits
Handles very in ____ form __" to __"
vary in length from 15" to 36"
The _____ of the steel ____ determines_____
weight of the steel head determines the size