Tools and Equipment

Question 1

Which drill bit creates flat bottom holes in wood and plastic and is available in large sizes?

Accepted Answer

forstner drill bit

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hole saw

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auger drill bit

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twist drill bit

Question 2

Which tools can pull out (remove) bent nails from wood? (Select two)

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pincers

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claw hammer

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nail punch

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cross pein hammer

Question 3

A [blank_start]bevel-edge[blank_end] chisel is used to make wood joints. It has sloping sides which enable it to reach into awkward corners and it is ideal for paring (making the wood level and smoother).

[blank_start]Tenon[blank_end] saws cut across the grain (crosscut saw) and are used to cut wood to the desired length. They are also used to cut wood joints e.g. mortise and tenon joints.

A [blank_start]scroll[blank_end] saw is a machine saw which is used to cut straight lines, curves, and circular shapes from thin sheets of plywood, MDF, acrylic, aluminium, etc. They can also be used to cut intricate joints like dovetail joints.

A [blank_start]cross pein[blank_end] hammer is perfect for hitting small nails (panel pins) into the wood without hitting your fingers. It allows you to hammer in nails where space is limited.

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bevel-edge

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Tenon

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scroll

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cross pein

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firmer

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paring

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mortise

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panel

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jig

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panel

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tenon

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hacksaw

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ball pein

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claw

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sledge

Question 4

This holding device is used to clamp longer sections of wood together until the glue dries/cures. Scrap wood is used to prevent the jaws from damaging the work and to distribute forces better.

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sash clamp

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G-cramp

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hand clamp

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machine vice

Question 5

Which two clamps/vices can be used to secure work when drilling holes?

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G-cramp

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machine vice

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engineers vice

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sash clamp

Question 6

[blank_start]This type of wood[blank_end] grows on deciduous trees (trees with broad leaves). These trees shed their leaves in autumn and take much longer to grow than softwoods (about 100 years).

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Hardwood

Question 7

This device is made from beech and is used to hold the wood in position while it is being cut to length with a tenon saw.

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bench hook

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woodwork vice

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mitre box

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shooting board

Question 8

The blade of this tool has coarser/rougher teeth for the rapid removal of waste material. It is used mostly for wood and does not leave a smooth finish (can also be used to shape softer metals like aluminium).

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rasp

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smoothing plane

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surform

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hand file

Question 9

This tool removes shavings from wood and is used to level the edges and surfaces of hardwoods and softwoods. It is also used to remove unwanted marks, blemishes and hollows etc.

Accepted Answer

smoothing plane

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hand file

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bevel-edge chisel

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disc sanding machine

Question 10

Used to cut thicker and larger metal and plastic rods, tubes and flat sections.

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hacksaw

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dovetail saw

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jigsaw

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scroll saw

Question 11

These are round sections of wood (beech) available in standard lengths and diameters.

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dowels

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bars

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mouldings

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rods

Question 12

These give better protection than safety glasses. They can protect better against flying particles, dust, smoke, and fumes from getting into our eyes.

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safety goggles

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dust mask

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face shield

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face respirator

Question 13

This is worn to provide better protection against dust, sprays and fumes. They are worn especially when using machines and power tools for longer periods of time.

Accepted Answer

face respirator

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face shield

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safety goggles

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face mask

Question 14

These materials can sense a change in their environment (stimuli). For example, a change in moisture, heat, light, noise, motion, etc.

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smart materials

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composite materials

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modern materials

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new materials

Question 15

These materials are formed by combining two or more materials with different properties which results in a new material with enhanced properties. Examples include GRP, CFRP, and Kevlar.

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composite materials

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new materials

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smart materials

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modern materials

Question 16

This tool is fixed to a bench and is used to cut straight lines in thin sheets and strips of metal (and some plastics) up to a thickness of 3mm. The metal will have a rough and sharp edge after cutting.

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shears

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tinsnips

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scroll saw

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jigsaw

Question 17

This machine is used to manufacture cylindrical shapes from steel and plastics. The material turns between two centres and is cut as it rotates.

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centre lathe

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woodturning lathe

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polishing machine

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sanding machine

Question 18

This is a material that has been engineered to have improved properties. Graphene, metal foams, titanium, and nanomaterials are just a few examples.

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modern material

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smart material

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composite material

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new material

Question 19

This electric power tool is used to level and smooth the surfaces and edges of hardwoods, softwoods and manufactured boards. A dust mask (or face respirator) and safety goggles should be used.

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power sander

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power jigsaw

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power router

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disc sanding machine

Question 20

These hand shears can cut through thin sheet metals and some soft plastics. Care should be taken as the cut metal has very sharp edges.

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tin snips

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scissors

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bench shears

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scroll saw

Question 21

This hand tool is used to shape and smooth woods in woodworking jobs such as making cartwheel spokes, chair legs, paddles, bows, and arrows.

Accepted Answer

spokeshave

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smoothing plane

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block plane

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surform

Question 22

Silicon carbide paper is available in a very wide range of grit sizes, up to 3000. Use wet 40 to 600 grit for general finishing of metals and plastics and 1000 and above for 'rubbing back' between coats of spray paint.

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wet and dry paper

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emery paper

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sandpaper

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glass paper

Question 23

This machine is used to shape wood into cylindrical profiles. Objects made include such items as furniture legs, lamp posts, baseball bats, bowls and other ornamental forms.

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wood lathe

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polishing machine

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centre lathe

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power router

Question 24

Which two drills can cut the largest holes in wood?

Accepted Answer

hole saws

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forstner drill bits

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flat drill bits

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auger drill bits

Question 25

This type of drill bit is used with a ratchet brace. It drills the deepest holes in wood and can access difficult-to-reach areas.

Accepted Answer

auger drill bit

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twist drill bit

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flat drill bit

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forstner drill bit

Question 26

This tool is used to hold and turn auger drill bits.

Accepted Answer

ratchet brace

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hand drill

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bench drill

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pillar drill

Question 27

This jig is made from wood and is used with a smoothing plane to level the end grain of boards. The smoothing plane is used on its side.

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shooting board

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bench stop

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mitre box

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bench hook

Question 28

This metal component fits into a hole or slot in the workbench. It grips against the wood to prevent it from moving when being planed with a smoothing or jack plane.

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bench stop

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shooting board

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woodwork vice

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bench hook

Question 29

This appliance is used to guide a hand saw for making precise cuts, e.g. 45°cuts for mitre joints. It can be made from hardwood or rigid plastic.

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mitre box

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bench hook

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mitre block

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sawing block

Question 30

These can be made from blocks of wood and are used to bend soft plastic (e.g. 3mm acrylic) into specific angles and shapes. Plastic can be heated using a line bender (bending lines) or convection oven (forming curves).

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wood formers

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wood patterns

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wood mould

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wood frames

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