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What are cable come alongs used for?
What are cable come alongs used for?
Used to move loads over a short horizontal distance.
What is a laser level used for?
What is a laser level used for?
Used for checking level over a long range like a foundation.
What type of hammer is a machinist hammer?
What type of hammer is a machinist hammer?
Ball and Peen hammer used to bend and shape metal.
What are lineman's pliers used for?
What are lineman's pliers used for?
What are shovel handles typically made out of?
What are shovel handles typically made out of?
What is a speed handle used for?
What is a speed handle used for?
What is a ripsaw used for?
What is a ripsaw used for?
What is the purpose of a wooden folding ruler?
What is the purpose of a wooden folding ruler?
Automatic breaks on a __________ can lock in place.
Automatic breaks on a __________ can lock in place.
What is a hand screw clamp used for?
What is a hand screw clamp used for?
What is the sledgehammer used for?
What is the sledgehammer used for?
Measuring to a shiny surface causes __________.
Measuring to a shiny surface causes __________.
When cutting with a ______________________, be sure to place a piece of cardboard under whatever you are cutting so that no damage is done.
When cutting with a ______________________, be sure to place a piece of cardboard under whatever you are cutting so that no damage is done.
What does plumb refer to?
What does plumb refer to?
What does level refer to?
What does level refer to?
What should you always check about a pick or mattock?
What should you always check about a pick or mattock?
Some levels will allow you to check a __________ degree angle.
Some levels will allow you to check a __________ degree angle.
What is the proper angle for the blade of the cold chisel?
What is the proper angle for the blade of the cold chisel?
What is the best and safest kind of utility blade?
What is the best and safest kind of utility blade?
What is the best saw for cutting in a miter box or hand cutting angles?
What is the best saw for cutting in a miter box or hand cutting angles?
What is a spud wrench similar to?
What is a spud wrench similar to?
What type of saw is used to cut curves?
What type of saw is used to cut curves?
What type of clamp is a spring clamp?
What type of clamp is a spring clamp?
What type of screw is a Robertson?
What type of screw is a Robertson?
The chisel should be replaced if the head is starting to look like a ____________________.
The chisel should be replaced if the head is starting to look like a ____________________.
What is a chalk line used for?
What is a chalk line used for?
What is a round bladed shovel used for?
What is a round bladed shovel used for?
What is a flat bladed shovel meant for?
What is a flat bladed shovel meant for?
What are channel locks or groove joint pliers best for?
What are channel locks or groove joint pliers best for?
What is a hinged socket driver called?
What is a hinged socket driver called?
What is a screwdriver primarily used to?
What is a screwdriver primarily used to?
When pulling a nail, be sure the material attached to the nail is ________.
When pulling a nail, be sure the material attached to the nail is ________.
Why are metal tape measures concave?
Why are metal tape measures concave?
What do you call the hammer with a curved face to reduce hammer strikes to boards?
What do you call the hammer with a curved face to reduce hammer strikes to boards?
What should you put on a hand saw blade after cleaning it with an emory cloth?
What should you put on a hand saw blade after cleaning it with an emory cloth?
What is a nail set used for?
What is a nail set used for?
What is used to set a small hole or dent in metal to make sure the drill bit gets a good start?
What is used to set a small hole or dent in metal to make sure the drill bit gets a good start?
What are files primarily used on?
What are files primarily used on?
What is a pipe clamp?
What is a pipe clamp?
What is a long straight shovel called?
What is a long straight shovel called?
What framing measurements do you see on a normal tape measure?
What framing measurements do you see on a normal tape measure?
What part of a file do you put the handle on?
What part of a file do you put the handle on?
What type of screw head is characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern?
What type of screw head is characterized by a 6-point star-shaped pattern?
What is the only difference between a carpenter's square and a pipefitter's square?
What is the only difference between a carpenter's square and a pipefitter's square?
What is used to ensure tools do not drop from a worker at height and hit those below?
What is used to ensure tools do not drop from a worker at height and hit those below?
The drywall hammer is especially suited for drywall installation because it has a ___.
The drywall hammer is especially suited for drywall installation because it has a ___.
What is a box end wrench?
What is a box end wrench?
What type of screwdriver has a tip that comes to a sharp point?
What type of screwdriver has a tip that comes to a sharp point?
What side of the marked cut should the blade of a saw be on?
What side of the marked cut should the blade of a saw be on?
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Study Notes
Hand Tools Overview
- Cable Come alongs: Essential for moving heavy loads horizontally over short distances.
- Laser Level: Critical for ensuring even surfaces and precise measurements over long distances, especially in foundation work.
- Machinist Hammer: Ball and Peen hammer useful for shaping and bending metal.
- Lineman's Pliers: Versatile tool with side cutters for cutting and gripping electrical wires.
- Shovel Handles: Commonly crafted from wood or fiberglass for durability.
- Speed Handle: Device designed to rapidly turn a socket, enhancing efficiency in fastening tasks.
- Ripsaw: A saw with large teeth, ideal for ripping boards apart.
- Wooden Folding Ruler: Measures vertical distance effectively; features special markers at 16" and 24".
- Chain Fall: A hoisting mechanism with automatic brakes to secure loads.
- Hand Screw Clamp: Clamps with long jaws distributing pressure uniformly across the surface.
- Sledgehammer: Heavy-duty tool designed for driving posts or stakes into the ground.
- Laser Inaccuracies: Measurement errors can occur when using lasers on shiny surfaces.
- Utility Knives: When cutting, place cardboard underneath to prevent damage to the surface.
- Plumb: Refers to vertical alignment; crucial for ensuring walls are straight.
- Level: Used to check horizontal surfaces like floors and ceilings.
- Pick or Mattock: Always verify that the tool's head is securely attached before use.
- 45 Degree Angle: Certain levels can measure this specific angle for carpentry work.
- 60 Degrees: Optimal angle for the blade of a cold chisel to ensure efficiency.
- Self-Retracting Blade: The safest design for utility blades; minimizes injury risk.
- Backsaw: Preferred for cutting in a miter box and creating precise angles.
- Spud Wrench: Similar to a monkey wrench, but designed with smooth jaws for better grip.
- Coping Saw: Specialized saw for making curves in wood or other materials.
- Spring Clamp: A clamp that utilizes tension to hold materials together effectively.
- Robertson Screw: Features a unique square head design for better grip with screwdrivers.
- Mushroom: A term for a chisel head that becomes rounded and should be replaced.
- Chalk Line: Tool for marking straight lines over long distances; can double as a plumb bob.
- Round Bladed Shovel: Typically used for digging dirt effectively.
- Flat Bladed Shovel: Designed for scraping or scooping materials.
- Channel Locks: Pliers designed for gripping flat or angular objects.
- Breaker Bar: A versatile socket driver used for loosening stubborn fasteners.
- Screwdriver: A tool specifically used for tightening or loosening screws.
- Secure Material: Ensure material is held securely when pulling nails to prevent damage.
- Concave Metal Tape Measures: Designed to aid in reading measurements accurately.
- Bell Faced Hammer: A hammer with a curved face to minimize dings on wood surfaces.
- Lubrication for Hand Saws: Use silicone lubricant or light oil post-cleaning with an emory cloth.
- Nail Set: Tool to drive nails below the wood surface for a flush finish.
- Center Punch: Creates an indent in metal to help drill bits start accurately.
- Files: Primarily used on metal; rasps are for wood.
- Pipe Clamp: Specifically designed for securing long pipes, featuring round jaws.
- Spade or Trenching Shovel: A long, straight shovel type suited for digging trenches.
- Framing Measurements: Common tape measures include markings for 16", 18", and 24".
- File Tang: The portion of a file where the handle is attached.
- Torx Screw: Recognized by its 6-point star-shaped pattern for improved tool engagement.
- Carpenter's vs. Pipefitter's Squares: Differ primarily in formulas for measurements and angles.
- Tool Lanyard: Safety equipment to prevent tools from falling from heights.
- Drywall Hammer: Features a specially designed, bladed axe shape for effective drywall installation.
- Box End Wrench: Double-ended wrench with a closed socket designed for securing bolts.
- Reed and Prince Screwdriver: Features a sharply pointed tip for precision driving.
- Waste Side of Cut: Ensure the saw blade is positioned on the waste side to achieve clean cuts.
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