Introduction to Hand Tools

Front

A chisel head should be replaced or repaired if it is shaped like a(n)

Back

mushroom

Front

Because of its stiffness, a folding rule is better than a cloth or steel tape for measuring ______

Back

vertical distances

Front

In order to transfer a chalk line to a surface, stretch the line tightly and ___________

Back

snap it

Front

A round-bladed shovel is used to ____

Back

dig holes or remove large amounts of soil

Front

Pliers with serrated teeth that grip flat, square, round, or hexagonal objects are called --------- pliers

Back

tongue and groove

Front

When using a pick, check to be sure that the head is--------

Back

fixed firmly to the handle

Front

A metal tool that has a sharpened, beveled edge, and is used to cut and shape wood, stone, or metal is a -----

Back

chisel

Front

A socket is used to____

Back

grip a nut or bolt

Front

When using a utility knife, place a piece of scrap under the object you are cutting in order to _____

Back

protect the surface under the object

Front

A heavy duty tool used to drive posts or other large stakes is a ____

Back

sledgehammer