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84 Cards in this Set
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Explain why the hook on the end of a tape ruler should be moveable |
To make accurate inside and outside measurements |
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3 common ways of indicating on-centre spacing on a tape ruler |
Triangles Diamonds Highlighted numbers |
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What layout tool would you use to copy the shape from the side of a rock fireplace onto a panel you will cut ? |
Compass |
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If you need to accurately draw an arc much larger than your compass can handle, which tool would you use instead ? |
Trammel points |
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Which layout tool can be used to make long layout lines on a subfloor or other surfaces ? |
Chalk Line |
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List 3 typical uses for a combination square. |
Trying an edge Laying out square lines Laying out 45 degrees |
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What makes repetitive angle markings much easier when using a framing square ? |
Square Gauges |
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What may be used to copy or transfer an angle from an existing layout ? |
Sliding T Bevel |
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Transferring a point from the layout lines to the bottom of an excavation can be easily done using what ? |
Plumb Bob |
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How should you compensate for a level which does not read perfectly level when you are laying out a long level line on a wall? |
By flipping the level horizontally before the next section of line is drawn. |
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Straightening a wall or formwork is easily accomplished by using a what ? |
String lines and Spacer blocks |
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What are 2 common uses for a bench plane ? |
Jointing and Surfacing |
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Which plane has the blade installed with the bevel up ? |
Block plane |
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What type of chisel is best suited for cutting the hinge gains into the edge of a door ? |
Bevel Edge, or a Butt Chisel |
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What chisel is used to knock out concrete ? |
Cold Chisel |
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What tip should be on a plastics laminate cutter ? |
Carbide Tip |
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Two types of teeth found on handsaws are what ? |
Rip, and Crosscut |
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Which saw would you use to cut the profile of a moulding to join at an inside corner ? |
Coping Saw |
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What stroke do files and rasp cut on ? |
Push, or Forward Stroke |
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Cleaning debris from the teeth of a file or rasp should be done with what tool ? |
File Card, or a Wire Brush |
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What colour are the handles for metal snips... left, right, and straight ? |
Left= Green Right= Red Straight= Yellow |
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A wood scraper is used for what ? |
To scrape off excess glue, markings, left over paint. |
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Why are faces of hammers belled or crowned? |
Corrects offcenter strikes, and allows nail to be driven to the surface without marring it. |
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Describe the shape of the tip on a nail set ? |
Cup Shaped (Concave) |
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Which clamps are the best use for irregular shapes ? |
Band Clamp, Or Strap. |
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When using a hand plane what should be done to avoid cutting against the grain? |
Cut with the grain. |
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How is the actual cutting edge on a scraper created ? |
Honed and then burnished with a burnisher. |
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What are Hand scrapers used for ? |
Used for final smoothing before final sanding. |
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Sandpaper’s used by carpenters usually has what type of grit? |
Garnet, Aluminum Oxide and Silicone Carbine |
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What is the correct sequence of sanding ? |
Sand from rough to smooth, progress from course to fine abrasives. |
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What are 2 classifications of sand paper ? |
Closed/ Open coat. |
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What is closed coat sand paper used for ? |
Fine finishings |
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What is open coat sand paper used for ? |
Used for initial sanding to get rid of material. |
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How can you achieve a smooth flat surface when using sandpaper ? |
Using a block of some sort. |
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Describe teeth for ripsaws and cuts for which the ripsaw is most effective ? |
Teeth are chisel shaped. |
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What is he gullet angle on a crosscut saw ? |
60 degrees |
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2 examples of using a chisel that would require cutting across the grain? |
Cleaning the bottom of a dado cut, or cutting a hinge gain. |
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What are the most common teeth configurations for circular saw blades ? |
Rip, Crosscut, Combination. |
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What type of a blade is used to cut plywood parallel to the long edges? |
Crosscut, and combination. |
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How are carbide tips attached to a circular saw blade ? |
Brazed or silver Soldered to the steel blade. |
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What is a gullet and it’s purpose? |
Clears the chips after the cutting action of the tooth takes place. |
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List 2 styles of dado sets. |
Stacked Set Adjustable Set |
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Describe a Brad Point still bit? |
Is a twist drill with a Brad point that stoped the but from skating on the woods surface |
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How do you sharpen an auger bit ? |
Use a bit file to sharpen the Spurs then the cutting edge. |
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What is the first stage of creating the edge on a chisel or plane iron ? |
Flat grinding, is done on a belt or flat grinder |
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What safety precaution is a must when working with a grinder ? |
Eye protection |
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When should you re-grind a plane iron or chisel ? |
When cutting edges have been nicked. |
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What is the ratio (length of bevel) to (thickness of steel) to reach an angle of 25 to 30 degrees? |
2 to 1 ratio |
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What is the maximum distance that the tool rest can be away from the grind stone ? |
3mm/ 1/8th |
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Two categories of whetstones ? |
Oil, water stones and natural, man made stones |
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Which type of whetstone can be used to sharpen carbide cutters ? |
Diamond impregnated stones |
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What colour is a soft Arkansas whetstone ? |
White, Grey/Black, Pink, Grey |
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What are the risk of using undersized or poorly maintained extension cords ? |
Fire hazard, burns out tool. |
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What must you be aware of when cutting with the long blades of a reciprocating saw ? |
Could easily reach wire and pipes, know what your cutting into. |
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3 types of methods used to adjust the cutting depth of a router ? |
Rack and Pinion Helical Plunge |
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What does a collet consist of ? |
Split tapered sleeve that holds the bit. |
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Proper direction of route ring inside and outside of your material ? |
Inside (Clockwise) Outside (Counter-Clockwise) |
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What type of cutter heads are available for portable power planes ? |
Spiral cutter head Two blade cutter head |
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What type of drill would you use where space is limited ? |
Right angle drill |
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What specialized screw gun would you choose if you were fastening a lot of subfloor sheathing ? |
Collared auto feed screw driver |
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What are the different sanding motions provided by finishing sanders ? |
Oscillating, orbital, random orbital. |
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As the length of an cord increases what is required for said cord ? |
Requires heavier gauge of wire (smaller number) |
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What type of cord should you use for construction? |
Should be 3 pronged (positive, neutral, and a ground). |
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The blade guard should only be moved when ? |
When making a pocket/plunge cut. |
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How far past should the blade be when cutting with a circular saw ? |
6mm past |
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Why should you always use the correct size blade on a power mitre saw ? |
Might not cut your material all the way through. |
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Which safety issues do people usually ignore when using a power mitre ? |
Arms should NEVER be crossed when cutting. |
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What is available to help you cut long materials with the mitre box saw ? |
Extension tables or arms. |
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What could you use with a jigsaw to keep the top surface from chipping as you cut ? |
Down stroke blade |
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What are some of the hand tools that reciprocating saw (sawzall) has replaced? |
Hacksaw, keyhole saw, Hand saw. |
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The threaded shaft/spindle on the table saw that supports the saw blade is called what ? |
Arbor |
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What are 3 examples of other operations that can be performed on a jointer ? |
Rabbit cuts Taper cuts Bevel cuts |
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Why is the main and only reason for a thickness planer ? |
To machine wood to smooth and uniform or parallel thickness. |
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Why holds the abrasive paper on the disc sander ? |
Glue |
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Why is over heating the edge of a cutting tool while grind a problem ? |
Because all of your grinding and honing will be wasted if you over hear the edge. And it will destroy its taper. |
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4 basic accessories that are used with a table saw |
Fence Mitre Gauge Anti kickback Blade guard |
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Radical arm saws are typically used for what kind of cutting ? |
Fast cross cutting |
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3 designs of a radial arm saw is ? |
Single overarm Double overarm Sliding overarm |
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What are the names of the two setups for ripping using a radial arm saw ? |
In rip Out rip |
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What measurements on a bandsaw determines the maximum width of material that can be cut ? |
The through measurements (size of table) |
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Keeping the blade running in the centre of the band saw wheels is accomplished by what ? |
Blade tracking |
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2 reasons for choosing a bandsaw to resaw materials ? |
Cut thicker mats without risk of kickback Thin band, cuts less materials. |
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The size of a jointer is determined by what ? |
Length of knives |
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Which part of a jointer is raised up and down to regulate the depth of cut ? |
The indeed table |
