Classification and Use of Tools

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What is a square used for?

To draw angles and cut accurately (correct)

To measure angles

To drive nails

To bore holes

What is the function of a tape?

Flexible measuring device

What does a level determine?

If an object has the same height between two points

What is a saw used for?

To cut wood or other material Signup and view all the answers

What is a chisel used for?

To cut metal, masonry, or wood Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a punch?

To align holes or make a dent Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of a file?

To smooth a surface Signup and view all the answers

What does a drill do?

Makes a hole in a material Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of a hammer?

To strike another object Signup and view all the answers

What does a mallet do?

Strikes a material without leaving marks Signup and view all the answers

What is a C clamp used for?

To grip and hold objects in place Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a vise?

To hold something while you work on it Signup and view all the answers

What do pliers do?

Grip wood, metal, plastic, or other materials Signup and view all the answers

What is a screwdriver used for?

To install a screw Signup and view all the answers

What is the use of a wrench?

To turn nuts, bolts, or screws Signup and view all the answers

What is a spade?

A sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a ratchet?

Attaches to a socket to install and remove bolts Signup and view all the answers

What is a shovel used for?

To move large amounts of dirt Signup and view all the answers

What is a rake used for?

To draw together loose cuttings or smooth soil Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a fork in digging?

To lift loose cuttings Signup and view all the answers

What is a flat wrecking bar used for?

To pull apart boards that are nailed together Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does a trowel serve?

To spread cement Signup and view all the answers

What is a scraper used for?

To remove material from a surface Signup and view all the answers

How are tools classified?

By use Signup and view all the answers

What is a layout tool?

A tool used to measure or mark wood, metal, and other materials Signup and view all the answers

What are some types of hammers?

Claw, ball peen, sledge, rubber mallet Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a wrench?

To loosen or tighten a nut or bolt Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of layout tools?

Rules, squares, levels, chalk lines, measuring tapes, plumb bobs Signup and view all the answers

What is a boring tool?

Used to make a hole in a material or change the size/shape of a hole Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of wrenches?

Boxed-end, open-end, combination, socket, allen Signup and view all the answers

What are examples of screwdrivers?

Straight bit (aka slot), Phillips, Torx, nut drivers Signup and view all the answers

What are clamps used for?

To draw and hold objects together Signup and view all the answers

What is a plumb bob?

A heavy weight that's suspended from a line that indicates vertical trueness Signup and view all the answers

What is a spade bit?

A tool that makes large holes, aka paddle bit Signup and view all the answers

What is a coping saw used for?

Cutting curves and irregular cuts Signup and view all the answers

What is a miter saw used for?

To cut angles Signup and view all the answers

What is a hack saw used for?

Cutting metal Signup and view all the answers

What is a chalk line?

A line made by snapping a taut string or cord dusted with chalk Signup and view all the answers

What is a carriage bolt used for?

Bolting wood to wood or wood to metal Signup and view all the answers

What does galvanized mean?

Coated with zinc for rust resistance Signup and view all the answers

What is a nut in hardware?

Hardware with a threaded hole in the center used with a bolt to hold things together Signup and view all the answers

What is a hasp?

A fastener for a door or lid Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Layout Tools

Square: Essential for drawing precise angles and ensuring accurate cuts.
Tape: A flexible measuring device, crucial for layout accuracy.
Level: Determines if an object has consistent height between two points.
Chalk Line: Utilizes a taut string dusted with chalk to mark straight lines.

Cutting Tools

Saw: Primary tool for cutting wood and various materials.
Chisel: Versatile for cutting through metal, masonry, and wood.
Coping Saw: Ideal for making intricate curves and irregular cuts.
Hacksaw: Specifically designed for cutting metal.

Driving Tools

Hammer: Used for striking objects, available in various forms.
Mallet: A softer striking tool that doesn’t leave marks.
Wrench: Essential for turning nuts, bolts, or screws; comes in various types such as open-end and socket.

Holding Tools

C Clamp: Grips and holds objects securely in place.
Vise: A stationary holding device that stabilizes workpieces during operations.
Clamps: General tools for drawing and holding materials together.

Digging Tools

Spade: A hand shovel designed for pushing into the earth with assistance from the foot.
Shovel: Used for relocating large volumes of dirt.
Rake: Utilized for gathering loose materials or leveling soil.
Fork: Designed for lifting and managing loose cuttings.

Miscellaneous Tools

Drill: A boring tool that creates holes in various materials.
File: Smooths surfaces for a refined finish.
Punch: Aligns holes or creates dents in surfaces.
Scraper: Removes material from surfaces effectively.

Tool Classifications

Tools can be classified by their use, such as layout, cutting, driving, and holding.
Examples of Layout Tools: Rules, squares, levels, chalk lines, measuring tapes, plumb bobs.
Examples of Wrenches: Boxed-end, open-end, combination, socket, Allen wrenches.

Fastener Tools

Carriage Bolt: Specifically designed for fastening wood to wood or metal.
Nut: A hardware component that secures things together with a bolt.
Hasp: A fastener meant for securing doors or lids.

Tool Materials and Coatings

Galvanized: Refers to materials coated with zinc to provide rust resistance.

Other Notable Tools

Spade Bit: A type of boring tool for making larger holes.
Miter Saw: Used for cutting angles precisely.
Ratchet: Attaches to sockets for installing and removing bolts.

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