NCCER Power Tools 1

When you combine a circular saw with a miter box, you end up with this tool.

• power miter saw

• circular miter saw

• power miter box

• electric miter box

When using power tools, electrical shock can be prevented by... (select all that apply)

• using double insulated tools

• using a grounded (three-prong) plug

• plugging the tool into a GFCI

• twisting the cord around the tool

A ______ holds the drill bit in place on a corded or cordless power drill.

• chuck

• holder

• clamp

• grip

Which of the following is not a type of drill bit?

• auger

• masonry

• forstner

• threaded

An AC power source would be...

• a battery

• a wall outlet

• an air compressor

• a fluid pump

Saber saw

• fine blade, used for cutting intricate designs in wood

• round blade, used for cutting straight lines in wood

• straight blade, used for cutting many different materials

• round blade, used for cutting miter joints against a fence

Circular saw

• fine blade, used for cutting intricate designs in wood

• round blade, used for cutting straight lines in wood

• straight blade, used for cutting many different materials

• round blade, used for cutting miter joints against a fence

Reciprocating saw

• fine blade, used for cutting intricate designs in wood

• round blade, used for cutting straight lines in wood

• straight blade, used for cutting many different materials

• round blade, used for cutting miter joints against a fence

Compound miter saw

• fine blade, used for cutting intricate designs in wood

• round blade, used for cutting straight lines in wood

• straight blade, used for cutting many different materials

• round blade, used for cutting miter joints against a fence

When using a power tool... (select all that apply)

• use both hands to hold it

• clamp your workpiece

• don't over-reach

• wear safety glasses