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Hand Tool Identification and Use Flashcards

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  1. What type of chisel is used to cut mortises in wood?

    Answer: Mortise chisel

    A mortise chisel is a heavy-duty wood chisel for chopping rectangular cavities in wood.

  2. What is a chalk line used for?

    Answer: Snapping long, straight reference lines on flat surfaces

    A chalk line snaps a straight, chalk-marked line over long distances.

  3. What is the primary difference between a Phillips and a Robertson (square drive) screwdriver?

    Answer: Phillips has a cross tip; Robertson has a square tip

    Phillips has a cross-shaped (+) tip; Robertson has a square tip that resists cam-out.

  4. Which tool checks if a horizontal surface is perfectly level?

    Answer: Spirit level (bubble level)

    A spirit level uses a liquid-filled vial with an air bubble to indicate when a surface is level.

  5. What should NEVER be done with a screwdriver?

    Answer: Using it as a pry bar or chisel

    Screwdrivers should never be used as pry bars, chisels, or punches.

  6. What type of pliers has long, narrow jaws for reaching tight spaces?

    Answer: Needle-nose (long-nose) pliers

    Needle-nose pliers have elongated, tapered jaws for gripping in confined areas.