Chapter 3 - Basic Carpentry Hand Tools

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Using hand tools or any tool safely and efficiently requires little skill or training.

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False

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Hand tools require safe and proper handling to avoid injury.

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True

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To avoid cuts, keep hands and other parts of the body well away from the sharp blades and edges of hand tools.

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True

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The fewer teeth a handsaw has, the smoother the cut will be.

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False

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Before making a cut with a handsaw, should the material being cut be secured to a bench or to a pair of sawhorses?

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True

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Materials must be placed to allow the free hand to secure the material without having to be dangerously close to the saw blade.

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True

Front

The blade of the utility knife is razor-sharp and can cause severe cuts.

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True

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A chisel is used for cutting, trimming, fitting, and shaping wood.

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True

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Chisels are manufactured in one size only.

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False

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When working with a chisel, the work piece should be secured so that it does not move.

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True