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What size is the body and tongue on a framing square? |
Body is 24" long and 2" wide and tongue is 16" long and 1 1/2" wide. |
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How does a fixed beam produce plumb and square corners? |
Splitting the beam. |
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What does jointing mean? |
Jointing means to true or straighten the woods edges and surfaces. |
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What size is jointer planes are what are they used for? |
Used to accurately joint the face and edge of board. Is about 24" long or 600mm |
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What does the jack plane do and how big is it? |
Jack plane is general purpose plane. Used for both surfacing and edging purpose. About 14" long or 350mm |
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What do smoothing planes do and how big are they? |
They are abut 10" long or 260 in size and they produce smooth surfaces but not necessarily flat surfaces. |
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What side is the bevel and what angle should the plane iron be for jointer, jack, or smoothing plane? |
Bevel down and 45 degree angle. |
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What do block plans do and how big? |
Used of one handed smoothing and fitting. About 6" long or 150mm |
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Which side does the bevel have to be on the block plane and what angle does the plane iron have to be? |
Bevel has to be up. And angle is 20 or 12 degrees. |
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What are rip saws used for, how long, and how man points per inch do they have? |
Used for cutting parallel to wood grain. Standard blade is approximately 26" or 660mm long with 5 1/2 points per inch. |
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What is a cross cut saw used for, how long and how many points per inch? |
Used for cutting across the grain and is approximately 24" long with 8 points per inch. |
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What are rip saws used for, how long, and how man points per inch do they have? |
Used for cutting parallel to wood grain. Standard blade is approximately 26" or 660mm long with 5 1/2 points per inch. |
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What is a cross cut saw used for, how long and how many points per inch? |
Used for cutting across the grain and is approximately 24" long with 8 points per inch. |
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What are teeth like on a rip saw like? |
Sharpened straight across like a series of tiny chisels. |
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What are the teeth like on a crosscut saw? |
Sharpened like a series of knives that shear the wood fibre. |
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Give two reason why the faces of some hammer are belled or crowned? |
Doesn't mar surface and correct off centre strikes. |
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What type of clamps is recommended for use with machinery? |
C clamps. |
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What are the risk of using under size or poorly maintained extension cord? |
Can be a fire hazard and can reduce life of cord and burn tools out. |
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As the length of a extension cord increases what type of cord should you use? |
Heavy gauge cord. Smaller number. |
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The blade guard on a circular saw should only be raise manually for? |
Plunge cuts. |
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How far should the blade project through the material when the base of the circular saw if adjusted properly? |
6mm or 1/4 |
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Why should yo never back up a circular saw while it is running? |
It can create a kick back. |
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What could you use with a jig saw to keep the top surface from chipping as you cut? |
Can use a special blade that go on a down stroke. |
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What must you be aware of when cutting with a long blade of a reciprocating saw? |
Can easily reach pipe or anything behind a wall. |
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Name three types of methods used to adjust the cutting depth with a router base. |
Rack and pinion Helical Plunge. |
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Explain how a collet type chick works for a router |
They have a tapered sleeve that tightens on the bit. |
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What happens to material if s router is moved to slow while cutting? |
Material will burn. |
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What is the proper cutting direction of travel for a router around inside and outside? |
When cutting inside, travel is clockwise and when cutting outside. Cutting is counter clockwise. |
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If material is splintering with router what can you do? |
Take lighter cuts and reverse feed direction. |
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What type of cutter heads are available for portable power planes? |
Spiral blade and twin blade. |
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How is The size of a portable power drill designated? |
By the capacity of the chuck. |
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If material is splintering with router what can you do? |
Take lighter cuts and reverse feed direction. |
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What type of cutter heads are available for portable power planes? |
Spiral blade and twin blade. |
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How is The size of a portable power drill designated? |
By the capacity of the chuck. |
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What can other things can hammer drills be used for? |
Jack hammering, chiselling, or roughing up concrete surfacing. |
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What two things set a screw gun apart from a drill? |
Magnetic bit holder, adjustable clutch mechanism. |
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What specialized screw gun would you choose if you were fastening a lot of sub floor sheathing? |
Collated auto feed screw driver. |
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Which would you choose for shaping large contours or removing material quickly? |
The belt sander. |
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How can you adjust the depth of cut for different size biscuits when using the biscuit joiner? |
Spring loaded motor body has preset depths. |
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When using cordless battery operated nailers. What two common methods are used to drive nails. |
An electric solenoid An onboard compressor. |
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What are four basic accessories that are commonly used with a table saw? |
Fence Mitre gauge Blade guard Splitter |
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What should be used while cutting on a table saw when the distance between the saw blade and fence is less than 100 mm or 4" |
Push stick |
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Radial arm saws are particularly good for what type of cuts? |
Cross cuts |
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What are the three basic types of radial arm saws? |
Single Double Single overarm |
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How do you set up slightly warped material so that it is safe to cut on the radial arm saw? |
Place any curve in the material that it touches the table and fence at the point where the blade cuts. |
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When ripping with radial saw. Stock should be fed against blade rotation. What two things are in place and properly adjusted? |
Blade guard Anti kick fingers |
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What measure meant on a band saw determines the maximum width of material that can be cut? |
Throat measurements determines maximum width. |
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What two reasons for choosing a band saw to resaw material? |
Cut thicker material Less waste due to smaller kerf |
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The size of the jointer is determined by the ______ |
Knives |
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Which part of a jointer is raised up and down to regulate the depth of cut? |
In feed |
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What must your material have before you can plane it and which machine should you prepare your material for the planet? |
Before planing it needs to be true and flat on a jointer. |
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How do you determine the shortest length of material that can be planed on a specific planer? |
The min length of material must be at least the distance between the outside of the in feed and outfeed roller. |
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What is the minimum size of a drill press capable of boring a hole through the centre of a piece of material 380mm (15") in diameter? |
Size of drill press is twice the size from chuck column. To bore a hole 15" in diameter. Minimum size of drill press should be 7 1/2" |
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What is the benefit of cleaning the abrasive belts and discs on your sanding machines? |
Increases the life span of the sanding disc. |
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The tool rest on the grinder should be positioned no further than _______ from the abrasives wheel edge. |
3mm or 1/8 |
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Why is overheating the edge of a cutting tool while grinding a problem? |
The work will be wasted because it will lose its temper when over heated. |
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Why is overheating the edge of a cutting tool while grinding a problem? |
The work will be wasted because it will lose its temper when over heated. |
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Which factor should have the greatest influence over your choice of compressor? |
The delivered air ratings. |
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What is the preferred way to extend the working distance from the power when using an electric compressor? |
Do not use extra cords. Have compressor plug directly to source and use a longer hose. |
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Which design of portable compressor minimizes tipping? |
Compressor with twin tanks. |
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Which design of portable compressor minimizes tipping? |
Compressor with twin tanks. |
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When using compressor, what should you do daily to keep it in good running order? |
Drain it to get rid of condensation and moisture? |
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When using couplers. How can you ensure that the gun is not left under pressure when disconnected? |
Have the nipple attached to the tool and coupler to the hose to prevent hose whip |
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What causes a faster to ricochet? |
Can happen by hitting another fastener or by hitting at to great of an angle. |
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Under what circumstances would you want to be sure to disconnect the tool from the air supply? |
Disconnect before attempting to do maintainer, jammed fastener cleaning, carrying or leaving tool unattended. |
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When using couplers. How can you ensure that the gun is not left under pressure when disconnected? |
Have the nipple attached to the tool and coupler to the hose to prevent hose whip |
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Why is proper chain tension important? |
To loose with come off and to tight will over heat |
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Explain the acceptable method of starting a chain saw. |
Place a saw on ground. Grip tightly on top handle. One foot on rear handle and then pull chain. |
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What cause the most injuries for chain saw operators. |
Kick back. |
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What causes a faster to ricochet? |
Can happen by hitting another fastener or by hitting at to great of an angle. |
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Under what circumstances would you want to be sure to disconnect the tool from the air supply? |
Disconnect before attempting to do maintainer, jammed fastener cleaning, carrying or leaving tool unattended. |
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How are air tools prevented from unintentionally firing? |
They have two separate features tat must be both engaged before firing. |
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What are two common firing systems for air nailers and staplers? |
Bounce/ contact firing Sequence. |
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Three common system designed for clearing jammed fasteners. |
Flip open nose Magazine release Removable front nose plate |
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What type of oil is recommended for use in air tools and compressors? |
Non detergent oil approved by manufacturer. |
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What is the purpose of the coating on the fastener? |
Coating is melted when driven into wood. Once in the coating hardens and fuses to improve with withdrawal strength. |
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Why are chainsaw equip with chain brake? |
Reduce kick back. |
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How do you position chain saw to carry it? |
Position the saw bar away from your body and pointing to rear. |
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Minimum size of drill capable of boring hole that is 380mm |
380mm |
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When crosscutting material that is longer than depth what do you use? |
Use another gauge without fence. |
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When ripping lumber with a radial saw, do you cut with or against the rotation. |
Against the rotation. |
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What part to prevent tearing and ripping in a thickness planer? |
Chip breaker |
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When using a hand plane what should be done to avoid cutting against grain? |
Check to see which way the grain is running Flip material over. |
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Describe two examples of using a chisel that would require cutting across the grain. |
Dado Hinge gain. |
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When is it advisable to regrind a plane iron or chisel? |
If it has been nicked. Worn down. Or rounded. |
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What ratio of (length of bevel) to ( thickness of steel) is required to achieve a bevel angle of 25-30 degrees? |
Make the bevel longer than twice the thickness of the plane iron for 25-30 degrees |
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When using a hand plane what should be done to avoid cutting against grain? |
Check to see which way the grain is running Flip material over. |
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Describe two examples of using a chisel that would require cutting across the grain. |
Dado Hinge gain. |
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When is it advisable to regrind a plane iron or chisel? |
If it has been nicked. Worn down. Or rounded. |
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What ratio of (length of bevel) to ( thickness of steel) is required to achieve a bevel angle of 25-30 degrees? |
Make the bevel longer than twice the thickness of the plane iron for 25-30 degrees |
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List two categories of whet stone. |
Oil or water. Man made or natural. |
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Which type of whetstone can be use to sharpen carbide cutters ? |
Diamond impregnted stone. |
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When using a hand plane what should be done to avoid cutting against grain? |
Check to see which way the grain is running Flip material over. |
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Describe two examples of using a chisel that would require cutting across the grain. |
Dado Hinge gain. |
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When is it advisable to regrind a plane iron or chisel? |
If it has been nicked. Worn down. Or rounded. |
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What ratio of (length of bevel) to ( thickness of steel) is required to achieve a bevel angle of 25-30 degrees? |
Make the bevel longer than twice the thickness of the plane iron for 25-30 degrees |
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List two categories of whet stone. |
Oil or water. Man made or natural. |
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Which type of whetstone can be use to sharpen carbide cutters ? |
Diamond impregnted stone. |
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What colour is soft Arkansas whetstone? |
White Grey Pink Grey black Or a combination. |
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Sand paper used by carpenter usually has what type of grit? |
Garner, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide. |
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When using a hand plane what should be done to avoid cutting against grain? |
Check to see which way the grain is running Flip material over. |
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Describe two examples of using a chisel that would require cutting across the grain. |
Dado Hinge gain. |
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When is it advisable to regrind a plane iron or chisel? |
If it has been nicked. Worn down. Or rounded. |
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What ratio of (length of bevel) to ( thickness of steel) is required to achieve a bevel angle of 25-30 degrees? |
Make the bevel longer than twice the thickness of the plane iron for 25-30 degrees |
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List two categories of whet stone. |
Oil or water. Man made or natural. |
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Which type of whetstone can be use to sharpen carbide cutters ? |
Diamond impregnted stone. |
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What colour is soft Arkansas whetstone? |
White Grey Pink Grey black Or a combination. |
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Sand paper used by carpenter usually has what type of grit? Why |
Garner, aluminum oxide, silicon carbide. |
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Why would a carpenter decrease the point angle twist drill to an angle of 60 degrees? |
This allows the bit to enter the wood more cleanly and easily. |
