Hort Quiz - Section 6

A common problem with wooden handles is:

• Rotting

• Splitting

• Rusting

• Fatigue

Leather parts should be reconditioned with:

• Neat's-foot oil

• Saddle soap

• Lanolin products

• Any of these

Hammer handles become loose if:

• The handle dries out

• Linseed oil is not applied occasionally

• The handle is not properly installed

• All of these

Wooden handles should be treated with:

• Linseed oil

• Shellac

• Paint

• All of these

A solvent recommended for removing grease and light rust is:

• Gasoline

• Varsol

• Turpentine

• Water

After water touches an unprotected steel surface, rusting starts within:

• Hours

• Days

• Weeks

• Months

Rust may be prevented from forming on metal surfaces by applying:

• Oil

• Water

• Saddle soap

• Any of these

Split wooden handles are best repaired with:

• Nails

• Screws

• Glue

• Tape

Driving tool handles are held in place by:

• Wedges

• Bolts

• Nails

• Screws

When standard screwdrivers have rounded tips, they:

• Work better

• Need replacing

• Slips out of screw slots

• Should be heated and reshaped