Hand Files and Filing Techniques Quiz

What materials can hand files be used to smooth?

• Only wood

• Only metals

• Only plastics

• Metals and wood-based materials

What is the primary material used to make hand files?

• High carbon steel

• Aluminum

• Copper

• Plastic

What is the first stage of smoothing a piece of metal called?

• Draw filing

• Through filing

• Polishing

• Buffing

During through filing, when does the file cut the material?

• When held still

• On the backward stroke

• On the forward stroke

• When lifted away

What is the next stage if through filing is not smooth enough?

• Sanding

• Draw filing

• Grinding

• Polishing

What is used for the final stage of smoothing metals?

• Wet and dry paper

• Wire wool

• Sandpaper

• Emery cloth

What can be added to emery cloth when smoothing steel?

• Oil

• Vinegar

• Glue

• Water

What type of file is used for draw filing the internal edge of a circle?

• Flat file

• Triangular file

• Round file

• Square file

What is ideal for smoothing acrylic and other plastics?

• Wet and dry paper

• Carbide abrasive

• Wire wool

• Emery cloth

How should the abrasive be secured when filing the internal edge?

• With glue

• With thumbs

• With nails

• With tape