Deck 1: Hand Tools

Question 1

The method of marking a piece to be cut and fitted an irregular surface is called wing dividing.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Most rules and tapes used by the carpenter have increments of ____ inches, clearly marked in red, and 19.2 inches, indicated by small black diamonds.

A) 6
B) 8
C) 12
D) 16

Answer 2

D

Question 3

____ is the technique of laying out stock to fit against an irregular surface.

A) Dividing
B) Etching
C) Fastening
D) Scribing

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Square is a term used to describe a surface that is perfectly vertical

Question 5

The fractions 12/16 and 24/32 are the same value.

Question 6

Ripsaws are designed to cut across the grain of lumber.

Question 7

In construction, the term plumb is used to indicate that which is horizontal.

Question 8

Long straight lines are laid out by using a chalk ____.

A) line
B) gauge
C) marker
D) rule

Question 9

The carpenter's ____ is used to test both level and plumb surfaces.

A) rule
B) level
C) plumb bob
D) steel tape

Question 10

When driving nails, the angle and placement of the nails are important.

Question 11

The ____ plane is 14 inches long and of all the bench planes is considered the best for all-around work.

A) jack
B) jointer
C) fore
D) smooth

Question 12

Masonry nails and other hardened steel items are safe to drive with a hammer because they do not often break.

Question 13

The wood ____ is used to cut recesses in wood for things such as door hinges and locksets.

A) hatchet
B) bevel
C) chisel
D) saw

Question 14

The prefix kilo- represents 1,000 times larger.

Question 15

____ planes are small planes designed to be held in one hand.

A) Scrub
B) Router
C) Block
D) Shoulder

Question 16

Bench planes are given names according to their length.

Question 17

A ____ is 1/100 of a meter.

A) micron
B) millimeter
C) centimeter
D) decimeter

Question 18

The ____ square consists of a movable blade, 1 inch wide and 12 inches long, that slides along the body of the square.

A) combination
B) speed
C) framing
D) bevel

Question 19

The Phillips screwdriver has a cross-shaped tip.

Question 20

When starting to plane, push forward while applying pressure downward on the _ ___ (front).

A) handle
B) toe
C) lever cap
D) heel

Question 21

The crosscut saw has teeth shaped like ____.

A) knives
B) chisels
C) wedges
D) planes

Question 22

The ____-ounce curved claw hammer is most popular for general work.

A) 7
B) 16
C) 20
D) 32

Question 23

A ____ knife is a universal cutting tool.

A) flexible
B) Bowie
C) utility
D) Swiss

Question 24

____ are hardwood blocks with threaded rods through them.

A) Wood screws
B) C clamps
C) Spring clamps
D) Quick clamps

Question 25

____ snips are used to cut thin metal, such as roof flashing and metal roof edging.

A) Aluminum
B) Tin
C) Copper
D) Steel

Question 26

To produce a keen edge, chisels and plane irons must be ____ (sharpened) by using an oilstone or whetstone.

A) tempered
B) annealed
C) compacted
D) whetted

Question 27

The ____ is used to withdraw large nails and to pry when dismantling parts of a structure.

A) slotted screwdriver
B) flat bar
C) wrecking bar
D) cat's paw

Question 28

____ are generally used to cut thin material such as metal.

A) Coping saws
B) Wallboard saws
C) Hacksaws
D) Keyhole saws

Question 29

The __ __ saw is used to make curved cuts.

A) shark tooth
B) veneer
C) dovetail
D) compass

Question 30

____ is the technique of driving nails at an angle to fasten the end of one piece to another.

A) Face nailing
B) Skewed nailing
C) Side nailing
D) Toenailing