Shop Information Test Flashcards

Which type of saw is best suited for making curved cuts in wood?

Answer: Jigsaw

A jigsaw uses a narrow reciprocating blade that can pivot and follow curved lines, making it the ideal tool for cutting curves, irregular shapes, and patterns in wood and other materials.

What is the purpose of a chamfer on a piece of wood or metal?

Answer: A chamfer is a beveled edge cut at an angle, typically 45 degrees

A chamfer is an angled cut, typically at 45 degrees, made along the edge or corner of a workpiece to remove the sharp corner, improve appearance, or prepare for a weld.

What does the term 'kerf' refer to in woodworking?

Answer: The slot or cut made by a saw blade

The kerf is the width of the slot or channel removed by a saw blade as it cuts through material. It represents the material lost to the blade during cutting.

When using a hand file, what is the correct technique to prevent 'rocking'?

Answer: Keep both hands on the file and apply pressure only on the forward stroke

Proper filing technique requires applying downward pressure with both hands only on the forward (cutting) stroke, then lifting or reducing pressure on the return stroke to prevent dulling the teeth and rocking the file.

What does 'TIG welding' stand for, and what distinguishes it from MIG welding?

Answer: Tungsten Inert Gas; TIG uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode, MIG uses a consumable wire electrode

TIG stands for Tungsten Inert Gas welding. It uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode to create the arc, with filler metal added separately if needed, while MIG welding uses a continuously fed consumable wire as both electrode and filler.

What is the purpose of a torque wrench?

Answer: To tighten fasteners to a specific, measured amount of rotational force

A torque wrench tightens fasteners to a specific, predetermined torque value (measured in foot-pounds or Newton-meters), ensuring critical fasteners are neither under-tightened (loose) nor over-tightened (stripped or broken).