What is the advantage of the swivel-base over the solid-base vise?

How may finished work be held in a vise without the surface being marred or damaged?

Describe the most common hammer used by a machinist.

For what purpose are soft-face hammers used?

State three safety rules that should be observed when using a hammer?

List three important ways to take care of a screwdriver.

Explain the procedure for regrinding the tip of a screwdriver blade.

List two precautions that should be observed in using a Phillips screwdriver

Why are open ended wrenches offset about 15 degrees to the handle?

Why is a properly sized box wrench preferred to other types of wrenches?

What advantages does a socket wrench have over a box wrench?

What precaution should be observed when using an adjustable wrench?

What will happen if excess pressure is applied to an adjustable wrench or pressure applied to the wrong jaw?

What is the cross-sectional shape of an Allen wrench and for what purposes is an Allen wrench used?

Where is a hook pin spanner used?

State four useful hints for using any wrench.

Name four types of pliers and state one use for each.

What advantages do vise grips have over other types of pliers?