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What is the primary purpose of a bolt?
What is the primary purpose of a bolt?
- To serve as a fastener inserted through a hole and secured with a nut (correct)
- To act as a temporary fastening solution
- To tighten materials together without a nut
- To drill holes into wood
Which thread classification is primarily used for tools and machinery?
Which thread classification is primarily used for tools and machinery?
- Unified National Coarse (UNC)
- Metric thread
- Unified National Fine (UNF) (correct)
- American Standard Thread
In what situation are wing nuts most effectively used?
In what situation are wing nuts most effectively used?
- In temporary situations requiring hand adjustment (correct)
- In permanent installations
- In high-strength applications
- When applying adhesives to surfaces
Which type of washer is specifically used to prevent loosening due to vibrations?
Which type of washer is specifically used to prevent loosening due to vibrations?
What are knife-thread inserts or T-nuts used for?
What are knife-thread inserts or T-nuts used for?
What should users do before using construction adhesives?
What should users do before using construction adhesives?
Which feature is a characteristic of self-drilling screws?
Which feature is a characteristic of self-drilling screws?
What is the primary function of washers in fastening applications?
What is the primary function of washers in fastening applications?
What is a distinguishing feature of duplex nails?
What is a distinguishing feature of duplex nails?
Which type of fastener has a small head that can be driven below the surface of wood?
Which type of fastener has a small head that can be driven below the surface of wood?
Which of the following types of fasteners is commonly available for use with pneumatic tools?
Which of the following types of fasteners is commonly available for use with pneumatic tools?
What type of fastener is known for its large flat head and thinner diameter?
What type of fastener is known for its large flat head and thinner diameter?
Which type of screws is specifically designed to fasten drywall?
Which type of screws is specifically designed to fasten drywall?
What is the main purpose of using finish nails in construction?
What is the main purpose of using finish nails in construction?
What is the primary benefit of using screws over nails in construction?
What is the primary benefit of using screws over nails in construction?
Which fastener type is described as having a very small size used for specific applications?
Which fastener type is described as having a very small size used for specific applications?
What is a common feature of Phillips-head screws?
What is a common feature of Phillips-head screws?
In which of the following circumstances would you most likely use staples?
In which of the following circumstances would you most likely use staples?
Which fastener is known for temporarily holding joints until a permanent fastening is achieved?
Which fastener is known for temporarily holding joints until a permanent fastening is achieved?
What is a key characteristic of finish nails compared to brad nails?
What is a key characteristic of finish nails compared to brad nails?
What distinguishes lag screws from other types of screws?
What distinguishes lag screws from other types of screws?
What is a characteristic of self-drilling screws?
What is a characteristic of self-drilling screws?
Which type of screw is most useful when a joint may need to be taken apart later?
Which type of screw is most useful when a joint may need to be taken apart later?
What is the primary use of clout nails in scenery construction?
What is the primary use of clout nails in scenery construction?
Study Notes
Fasteners
- Four types of mechanical fasteners are used in scenery construction: box nails, finish nails, duplex nails, and bolts.
- Box nails: have a large flat head and a thinner-diameter shank than common nails. They are available in coated and ring shank varieties.
- Finish nails: designed to be driven below the surface of the wood and have a small head that can be concealed with fillers.
- Duplex nails (double-head or scaffolding nails): used for temporary fastening; have a single efficient unit comprising two heads for temporary fastener use. This design allows them to drill their own pilot hole into light-gauge metal.
- Bolts: used for permanent fastening; inserted through a hole and secured with a nut, and their size is specified by diameter, length, and number of threads per inch.
Staples
- Staples: available for hand staplers, electric fabric staplers, and pneumatic staple guns.
- Staple sizing: determined by the crown width, staple length, and gauge of the wire.
Nuts & Washers
- Nuts: typically hexagonal or square in shape.
- Wing nuts: used temporarily and are tightened and loosened by hand.
- Washers: spread the force of compression over a larger area, preventing damage to materials; available as plain, fender, and locking washers.
Knife-Thread Inserts & T-Nuts
- Knife-thread inserts and T-nuts: set into wood to provide receiving threads for a bolt, eliminating the need for a nut.
Adhesives
- Adhesives: used for specialized material bonding and come in numerous varieties.
- Construction Adhesives: available in tubes and designed for specific materials like porous, non-porous, and foam.
Nails
- Pennyweight: a unit of measurement for nail length, where 2d = 1 inch, 3d = 1.25 inches, and so on.
- Roofing nails: have wide, flat heads for use with compressible materials like Homosote or Celotex.
- Clout nails: designed to penetrate through wood and curl back to create a secure joint; no longer in common professional use.
- Corrugated fasteners: used for temporary holding until a permanent fastening can be completed.
Screws
- Wood screws: provide a removable fastening option and used to attach hardware to scenic units.
- Drywall screws: gaining popularity for use with screw guns.
Hinges
- Hinges: provide various movements (e.g., swinging, sliding) for scenic elements.
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Test your knowledge of mechanical fasteners used in scenery construction. This quiz covers different types of fasteners including box nails, finish nails, duplex nails, bolts, and staples. Learn about their specific uses and characteristics.
