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27 Cards in this Set
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The ______ is the portable power tool the carpenter most uses. |
Electric circular saw |
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The size of a portable circular saw is determined by_________. |
The blade diameter |
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When operating the portable circular saw, _____. A. Keep the saw clear of the body until the blade has completely stopped B. Follow the layout line closely C. be sure the stock's waste is over the end of the supports, not between them D. All of the above |
All of the above |
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Splintering occurs along the _____ with the portable circular saw. |
Layout line of the stock |
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When using the portable circular saw, the easiest way to prevent splintering is to _______. A. Lay out and cut on the finish side of the stock B. score the layout line and with the sharp knife before cutting C. lay out and cut on the side opposite of the finish side D. B and C |
B and C
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A sabre saw blade with more teeth per inch will give _____. |
Slower, but smoother cuts |
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The reciprocating saw is primarily used for ______. |
Roughing-in |
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The _______ saw would be the carpenter's most likely choice for cutting |
Circular |
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_______ are more efficient when used in a hammer drill. |
Masonry bits |
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The size of a portable power drill is determined by the _______. |
Maximum opening of its chuck |
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To prevent fatal accidents from shock, make sure the tool is plugged into a(n) ______ outlet. |
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) |
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It is important to use the proper size _____ to prevent excessive voltage drop. |
Extension cord |
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______ circular saw blades stay sharper longer than high-speed steel blades. |
Carbide- tipped |
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When following a layout line with a circular saw, any deviation from the line can cause the saw to bind and possibly _______. |
Kick back |
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To cut out the hole for a sink in a counter top, it is necessary to make a(n) _______ cut. |
Plunge |
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Sabre saws usually cut on the _____. |
Up-stroke |
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For fast cutting in wood, the reciprocating saw should be set in the ______ mode |
Orbital |
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Drills that have a D-shaped handle generally are classified as ______ duty |
Heavy |
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Holes in metal must always be _____ to prevent the drill from wandering off centre. |
Centre punched |
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(Name what best describes this) Sometimes called a reciprocating saw |
Sabre Saw |
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(Name what best describes this) 1/4" or 3/8"chuck capacity |
Light- duty drills |
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(Name what best describes this) Used for boring holes in rough work |
Spade bit |
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(Name what best describes this) Makes small holes in wood or metal |
Twist drills |
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(Name what best describes this) 1/2" chuck capacity |
Heavy-duty drills |
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(Name what best describes this) Will trip at 5 milliamperes |
GFCI |
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(Name what best describes this) Sometimes called a sawzall |
Reciprocating saw |
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(Name what best describes this) Commonly called the skilsaw |
Electric circular saw |
