Hammers & Striking Tools
This hammer has a flat face on one end and a curved claw for pulling nails on the other.
What is a claw hammer?
This screwdriver has a straight blade designed to fit a slotted screw.
What is a flat-blade screwdriver?
This wrench has a fixed opening that does not adjust.
What is a non-adjustable wrench?
This hand tool is designed to cut wood.
What is a handsaw?
The first step before using a hand tool is to inspect it for damage and make sure it is _____.
What is safe and appropriate for the job?
This tool is designed primarily for striking chisels, punches, and other tools.
What is a ball-peen hammer?
This screwdriver is designed for screws with a cross-shaped recess.
What is a Phillips screwdriver?
This wrench has jaws that can be opened or closed to fit different sizes of fasteners.
What is an adjustable wrench?
A crosscut saw is designed primarily to cut _____.
What is across the grain of wood?
You should use a tool only for the purpose for which it was _____.
What is designed?
Before using a hammer, you should inspect the handle and head for these types of damage.
What are cracks, splits, or a loose head?
The screwdriver tip should match the size and type of the _____.
What is the screw head?
A socket is normally used with this tool to turn fasteners.
What is a ratchet?
This tool is used to hold a workpiece securely in position.
What is a clamp?
Damaged hand tools should be repaired or _____.
What is removed from service?
A hammer with a head that is badly damaged or has a loose handle should be _____.
What is removed from service?
These pliers are commonly used for gripping and bending wire.
What are combination/slip-joint pliers?
When selecting a wrench, you should choose one that properly fits the _____.
What is the fastener?
This tool is used to smooth, shape, or remove small amounts of material from a workpiece.
What is a file?
Keeping hand tools clean, properly maintained, and stored helps extend their _____.
What is service life?
This type of hammer is commonly used for heavier demolition work.
What is a sledgehammer?
These pliers have long, narrow jaws that are useful for reaching into tight spaces.
What are long nose pliers?
Using the wrong size wrench can damage the fastener and cause the wrench to _____.
What is slip?
When using a utility knife, the safest general practice is to cut _____.
What is away from your body?
A professional craftworker should select a hand tool based on the job, use it correctly, and _____.
What is maintain/store it properly?