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What is the primary purpose of cutting tools in plumbing services?
What is the primary purpose of cutting tools in plumbing services?
- To cut fixtures and pipes (correct)
- To hold pipes securely in place
- To measure pipe lengths
- To clean tools after use
Which cutting tool is specifically designed for cutting wood grain?
Which cutting tool is specifically designed for cutting wood grain?
- Ratchet-style pipe cutter
- Crosscut saw (correct)
- Hacksaw
- Pipe reamer
What is a key step in the correct usage of a hacksaw?
What is a key step in the correct usage of a hacksaw?
- Keep the blade loose for better control
- Forcefully push the blade through the material
- Use the entire length of the blade during each cutting stroke (correct)
- Secure the blade to ensure the teeth point backwards
Which type of pipe cutter is best suited for small tubes and plastic pipes?
Which type of pipe cutter is best suited for small tubes and plastic pipes?
What is the purpose of a pipe reamer in plumbing?
What is the purpose of a pipe reamer in plumbing?
Before using a single wheel pipe cutter, what must be adjusted first?
Before using a single wheel pipe cutter, what must be adjusted first?
When using a crosscut saw, how should the saw be held?
When using a crosscut saw, how should the saw be held?
What could happen if too much pressure is put on a hacksaw blade?
What could happen if too much pressure is put on a hacksaw blade?
Flashcards
Crosscut Saw
Crosscut Saw
A cutting tool used for cutting wood grain.
Hacksaw
Hacksaw
A cutting tool used for cutting metal, plastic, etc.
Pipe Cutter (Single Wheel)
Pipe Cutter (Single Wheel)
Tool for cutting copper, brass, plastic, and thin-walled pipes using a rotating cutting wheel.
Ratchet Pipe Cutter
Ratchet Pipe Cutter
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Pipe Reamer
Pipe Reamer
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Crosscut Saw Use - Wood
Crosscut Saw Use - Wood
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Hacksaw Use - Metal/Plastic
Hacksaw Use - Metal/Plastic
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Single Wheel Pipe Cutter Use
Single Wheel Pipe Cutter Use
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Study Notes
Plumbing Tools and Equipment
- Essential for effective and safe plumbing work
- Proper use prevents damage
- Manufacturer's manuals should be followed
Cutting Tools
- Used for cutting pipes and fixtures
- Crosscut Saw: For cutting wood grain
- Hacksaw: For cutting various materials (plastic, iron pipes)
- Keep blades clean and oiled
- Avoid excessive pressure
- Use correct blade for material
- Secure and position blade properly
- Use full blade length for cuts
- Single Wheel Pipe Cutter: For copper, brass, plastic, thin-walled metal tubing
- Loosen screw, retract cutting wheel
- Position pipe, adjust screw to contact wheel
- Slowly turn screw to move wheel into pipe
- Ratchet-Style Pipe Cutter: For small tubes and plastic pipes
- Open handles, position jaws on pipe mark
- Squeeze handles and press until mark is reached, release, repeat
- Pipe Reamer: For removing burrs after cutting
- Insert reamer into pipe, turn handle clockwise to ream
Holding Tools
- Used for securely holding pipes, fittings, and fixtures
- Bench Vice: Holds objects for cutting, threading, bending
- Has fixed and movable jaws
- Clamp: Holds objects firmly
- Attaches to table or hard surfaces
- Pipe Vice: Holds pipe for cutting, tightening, loosening, threading
- Pipe Wrench: Turns threaded pipe, loosens/tightens pipe fittings
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