N4/5 Woodwork Cutting tools

A cutting tool a type of hand tool used to cut wood to length.

• True

• False

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Handle of the saw?

• The part you hold the saw at

• The end of the saw closest to the handle

• The end of the saw farthest from the handle

• The edge with the teeth (the bottom)

• The edge opposite the teeth (the top)

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Heel of the saw?

• Small sharp points along the cutting edge of the saw

• The end of the saw closest to the handle

• The end of the saw farthest from the handle

• The edge with the teeth (the bottom)

• The edge opposite the teeth (the top)

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Back of the saw?

• Small sharp points along the cutting edge of the saw

• The end of the saw closest to the handle

• The end of the saw farthest from the handle

• The edge with the teeth (the bottom)

• The edge opposite the teeth (the top)

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Front of the saw?

• Small sharp points along the cutting edge of the saw

• The end of the saw closest to the handle

• The end of the saw farthest from the handle

• The edge with the teeth (the bottom)

• The edge opposite the teeth (the top)

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Toe of the saw?

• Small sharp points along the cutting edge of the saw

• The end of the saw closest to the handle

• The end of the saw farthest from the handle

• The edge with the teeth (the bottom)

• The edge opposite the teeth (the top)

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the Teeth of the saw?

• Small sharp points along the cutting edge of the saw

• The end of the saw closest to the handle

• The end of the saw farthest from the handle

• The edge with the teeth (the bottom)

• The edge opposite the teeth (the top)

Describe the term Rake, in reference to a saw.

• The Rake is the number of teeth on the saw

• The Rake is the angle of the tooth, relative to a line perpendicular to the saw length.

• The Rake is the width of the saw blade

What does TPI stand for?

• Teeth point index

• Thickness point index

• Teeth per inch

• Taper per inch

A high TPI will ........

• Give you a finer finish on a cut than a lower TPI

• Give you a rougher finish on a cut than a lower TPI

• Give you a wider cut than a lower TPI

• Give you a narrower cut than a lower TPI