TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
What hand tool is used to drive and remove screws?
Screwdriver
How many inches are in one foot?
12"
What is the vertical piece of lumber in a framed wall called?
Stud
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Mr. Carusone enjoys these hobbies (hint: many options)
Fishing, playing sports, board games, video games, chickens
What tool is used to check whether a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical?
Level
How many 1/8" measurements are in 1 inch?
8
What is the horizontal structural member at the top of a framed wall called?
Top plate
What should you do before operating an unfamiliar power tool?
Get proper instruction/training and understand the manufacturer's safety procedures.
Mr. Carusone has travelled to this many countries (hint: more than 10)
20!
What power tool is commonly used to make straight cuts through lumber by hand?
Circular saw
What is 5/8" + 3/8"?
1"
What is the commonly used spacing for wall studs in residential construction?
16" on centre
What should you do if you find a damaged electrical cord on a power tool?
Stop using the tool and report/remove it from service until properly repaired.
Mr. Carusone worked in construction for this many years before becoming a teacher.
10.5 years
What is the main purpose of a table saw's blade guard?
To help protect the operator from contact with the blade and reduce the risk of injury.
A board is 8'-6" long. You cut off 2'-9". How much remains?
5'-9"
What is the purpose of a header above a door or window opening?
To carry/distribute the load above the opening to the surrounding framing.
What is the purpose of WHMIS?
To provide information about hazardous products and help workers use and handle them safely.
Mr. Carusone has this many kids.
Two. My son is 8 and my daughter is almost 6.
You are cutting a board with a circular saw and the blade begins binding in the cut. What should you do?
Release the trigger, allow the blade to stop, and determine why it is binding before continuing.
You need to cut a board to 47 5/8". The board is currently 52 3/4". How much must you remove?
5 1/8"
Why is it important to understand the direction of floor joists when laying out a floor system?
Joist direction affects how loads are supported and how the floor system is framed and supported.
You are working in the shop and another student removes a machine's safety guard because they say it makes the machine easier to use. What should you do?
Do not use the machine and report the unsafe condition to the teacher
Mr. Carusone competed in the Olympics in 2008 in what sport?
Decathlon. 10 track and field events over two days:
100m sprint
Long jump
Shot put
High jump
400m
110m hurdles
Discus
Pole vault
Javelin
1500m