Electrician Semester 1: Workshop Practice (Allied Trade)
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When separating metal pieces after chain drilling, which type of chisel is MOST suitable?

  • Web chisel (correct)
  • Flat chisel
  • Diamond point chisel
  • Cross cut chisel

For riveting or seaming tapered cone-shaped articles, which stake design provides the MOST appropriate support and shaping capability?

  • Square stake
  • Bevel edged square stake
  • Hatchet stake
  • Blow horn stake (correct)

What type of defect is MOST likely to occur in timber due to the irregular growth pattern of its branches, affecting its structural integrity?

  • Cupping
  • Cracking
  • Twisting
  • Knot (correct)

Which of the following defects in timber is MOST directly associated with reducing its overall structural strength and increasing the risk of failure under load?

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What is the PRIMARY cause of knot defects in timbers, directly related to the natural development of the tree?

<p>Growth of branches (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which timber defect is most likely a direct result of improper seasoning techniques?

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For what specific purpose is a mortise chisel primarily designed?

<p>Creating rectangular holes in wood (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When forming sharp, acute bends in sheet metal, which type of stake is the most appropriate?

<p>Hatchet stake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cold chisel is best suited for precisely squaring the internal corners of a workpiece?

<p>Diamond point chisel (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To accurately scribe a line parallel to the edge of a workpiece, at a consistent distance, which caliper is most suitable?

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For the specific task of sharpening the teeth of a tenon saw, what file shape is required to match the tooth geometry?

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What is the typical application of a firmer chisel in woodworking?

<p>General chiseling work (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In woodworking, if two pieces are joined in a half-lap configuration, but not at the ends, what is this joint typically called?

<p>Middle-lap joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the ISO metric fine thread M12 x 1.25, what does the number 1.25 indicate?

<p>Pitch of the thread (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you need to create a countersunk hole for a screw head to sit flush with the surface of a workpiece, which drill bit would be MOST suitable

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When working with sheet metal and needing to create a rounded edge, which of the following stakes would be MOST appropriate?

<p>Blow horn square stake (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following BEST describes the primary function of a rasp cut file?

<p>For rapid removal of material from wood or soft materials. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When fitting galvanized sheet pipes, what is the purpose of the hemp that is formed and marked as 'X'?

<p>To create a watertight seal between the threads. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a piece of timber exhibits a twisting defect, which of the following is MOST likely the cause?

<p>Uneven shrinkage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When using a chisel, the angle marked 'X' is critical for efficient cutting and preventing damage. What is the MOST appropriate description of this angle, labeled 'X'?

<p>Point angle (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tool has an adjustable arm on a flat base, commonly used for transferring measurements to a steel rule or scribing lines parallel to an edge. Which tool BEST fits this description?

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Flashcards

What is Cupping (timber)?

Defect in timber; distortion caused by uneven drying.

Mortise Chisel use

Creating rectangular holes or slots in wood.

Hatchet stake use

Used for sharp bends in sheet metal.

Diamond point chisel

Squares corners of materials.

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Jenny caliper use

Draws parallel lines along outer edges.

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Triangular file use

To sharpen blunt tenon saw teeth.

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Middle-lap joint

Used when one part meets another at a distance from the ends.

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Slant notch use

Used for bending the edge of sheet metal.

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Rasp cut file

A metal file with a toothed surface of individual, sharp, pointed teeth.

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Outside caliper

A measuring tool to find the external diameter of objects.

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Countersink bit

A drill bit with a conical shape used for creating countersunk holes.

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Square stake

A stake with a flat, square surface, used for general bending and forming of sheet metal.

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Pitch of thread

The distance between adjacent threads, measured in millimeters.

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Tang

The narrow, pointed part of a file that fits into the handle.

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Jenny caliper

Another name for odd leg caliper, used for scribing lines parallel to an edge.

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Clearance angle

The angle formed between the top of the cutting edge and the work piece.

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What is a web chisel?

Used for separating metals after chain drilling.

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What is a blow horn stake?

Used for riveting or seaming tapered cone-shaped articles.

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What is a Knot?

A defect in timber due to the irregular growth of branches.

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What is irregularity?

Defect in timber reducing its strength.

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Cause of knot defect?

Growth of branches.

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Study Notes

  • Module 2: Basic Workshop Practice (Allied Trade) - Electrician Semester 1

Files and Tools

  • A rasp cut file is a type of file.
  • A divider is a tool
  • A taper shank bit a type of drill bit
  • The tang is a part of a file
  • A jenny caliper is a tool.
  • A rake angle is part of a chisel
  • A claw hammer is a tool.
  • Hemp is the name of the formation of thread marked as 'X' in the galvanized sheet pipe joint
  • The use of a gauge is to check the internal radius of a job, the diameter of a cylindrical job, and the height and parallelism of a job.

Stakes, Metalwork, and Chisels

  • A square stake is used for general purposes in sheet metal work
  • 1.25 indicates the pitch of the thread in ISO metric fine thread M12 x 1.25.
  • A square stake is used for sharp bends in sheet metal.
  • A hatchet stake is used for sheet metal work.
  • A bevel edged square stake is used for riveting or seaming tapered cone-shaped articles.
  • A slant notch is used to make a job with a 90° bend
  • A slant notch is used for making a metal tray with a 90° bend and an inside flange
  • Hem folding in sheet metal work helps with bending sheet metal easily.
  • A cross cut cold chisel is used for squaring materials at corners.
  • A web chisel is used for separating metals after chain drilling.

Timber and Woodwork

  • Twisting is a defect in timber caused by improper seasoning.
  • Irregularity in growth of branches will cause a knot defect in timber
  • Improper seasoning is a cause for knot defect in timbers
  • Mortise chisels are used for making rectangular holes in wood.
  • A triangular file is used for sharpening the blunt teeth of a tenon saw.
  • Firmer chisels are for general chiseling work.
  • A defect caused in timber that reduces its strength is irregularity.
  • Half-lap joints with one part meeting another at a distance from the ends are middle-lap joints.
  • A coping saw is used for internal curve cutting in wood.

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This module covers basic workshop practices for electricians in their first semester. Topics include files, tools like dividers and calipers, drill bits, chisel parts, and hammers. It also covers sheet metal work and thread types.

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