Construction Technology 6.02

Which guideline is an example of proper care of power tools?
1. Assume a safe and comfortable position
2. Never reach across the table saw
3. Store tools properly
4. Use a push stick
Proper care of power tool accessories requires:
1. Leaving accessories attached to tools.
2. Storing accessories in a dedicated case.
3. Storing accessories in a general toolbox.
4. Using tools with no accessories.
Which guideline is an example of proper care of power tools?
1. Always wear eye protection and hard hat when operating
2. Keep a firm grip on the tool
3. Keep machine surfaces clean and waxed
4. Use extension cords of proper color
Proper care of power tools requires that:
1. A guard be used.
2. Manufacturer’s maintenance procedures be followed.
3. Molding should be cut with a miter gauge.
4. Ripping is done using a rip fence.
When NOT being used, tools should be:
1. Left lying on the ground or floor.
2. Stored in chests, or cabinets.
3. Stored on a shelf, out of reach.
4. Thrown in the back of a truck.
Portable electric circular saw blades MUST be:
1. Kept sharpened.
2. Oiled after each cut.
3. Replaced after each cut.
4. Tightened after each cut.
The FIRST step to install cutters in power tools is to:
1. Begin removing cutter.
2. Disconnect the power source.
3. Lock the shaft if possible.
4. Tighten the chuck.
What term describes a safety device used to push material and protect the operator’s fingers on power tools?
1. Dado
2. Kickback
3. Push stick
4. Re-sawing
To use a table saw to cross-cut a 1x4, make sure the:
1. Blade is raised at least one inch above the board.
2. Miter gauge is used correctly.
3. Miter is marked on an angle.
4. Rip fence is placed close to the blade.
To drill with the portable drill, it is important to:
1. Hold small objects with a pair of pliers.
2. Hold small objects with one’s finger.
3. Lay small objects on the workbench.
4. Use a clamping device to hold a small object.
What drill bit is used to drill metal?
1. Auger
2. Combination
3. .High speed twist
4. .Spade
What is the shortest piece of stock that can be safely edge planed on a jointer?
1. 6"
2. 10"
3. 12"
4. 18"
What is the MOST popular size saw blade for a radial arm saw?
1. 5-7"
2. 7-10"
3. 10-12"
4. 14-16"
What determines the thickness of the material that can be cut when using a reciprocating saw or jigsaw?
1. Length of the blade
2. Length of the horizontal sawing stroke
3. Length of the vertical sawing stroke
4. Strokes per minute (SPM)
What should always be used to keep fingers away from jointer knives when jointing thin pieces of stock?
1. A clamp
2. A push stick or a push block
3. Hold-downs
4. Visegrips
What should be used with a table saw to rip boards less than 4" wide?
1. Hold-downs
2. Miter gauge
3. Push stick
4. Rip gauge
The power miter saw is designed for:
1. Angle cuts.
2. Beveled rips.
3. Curved miters.
4. Rip cuts.
The type of cut often made with a circular saw is called a:
1. Dado.
2. Pocket.
3. Rabbet.
4. Reeding.
What are three types of power tools?
1. Electric, mechanical, and pneumatic
2. Electric, pneumatic, and muscle
3. Electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic
4. Electric, systematic, and hydraulic
Cordless drills are powered by:
1. Infrared light.
2. Microwave.
3. Rechargeable battery pack.
4. Solar energy.
Porta-power cylinders are rated by how much weight they can lift and:
1. How much they weigh.
2. The amount of electro-magnetic material they have.
3. Their torque.
4. The distance they can move the weight.
Hammer drills are PRIMARILY used:
1. By hitting the back of the drill with a hammer to push the drill bit into the hole quicker.
2. For drilling holes in masonry.
3. For drilling holes in metal.
4. To drill holes in hammer heads to install new handles.
What should be done when loading nails into a pneumatic nail gun?
1. Connect the compressor hose
2. Disconnect the compressor hose
3. Hold the nailer against something
4. Uncoil the strips
To function as a screwdriver, a cordless drill should have a:
1. Bearing.
2. Chuck.
3. Clutch.
4. Trigger.
A laminate trimmer is a specialized type of:
1. Plane.
2. Router.
3. Saw.
4. Shaper.
Before starting a drill press:
1. Check the belt position.
2. Insert a chuck key.
3. Raise the feed handle.
4. Remove the chuck key.
The width of a cut made by a saw blade is called the:
1. Dado.
2. Gap.
3. Kerf.
4. Notch.
Cartridges used with powder actuated tools are called:
1. Boosters.
2. Boosters.
3. Caps.
4. Shells.
The jointer depth of cut is adjusted by changing the:
1. Fence.
2. In-feed table.
3. Knife guard.
4. Out-feed table.

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