Tools
what tool does a carpenter use the most?
hammer
what is the main part of a floor frame?
the joist
what comes first when wall framing?
bottom/top plate
What is the safety equipment wore on carpenters feet?
Steel toe work boots
What is toenailing?
driving a nail in at an angel
what tool is essential for carpenters when cutting wood?
circular saw
how many components does a floor frame have?
five components
What are the main components of a wall frame? (four)
Studs, Plates, Sills, Headers
what should carpenters wear on their hands?
safety gloves
what is the most common framing nail size?
16d
what hand tool does a carpenter use when they don't have power to use a circular saw?
hand saws
What are common joist spacings?
16'' O.C and 24'' O.C
What is the purpose of a double top plate?
more support
What should carpenters always have on while on the job site?
hard hats, Safety glasses
how many nail sizes are there in carpentry?
10
what is the type of drill bits does a carpenter use? (three answers)
twist bits, Forstner bits, or brad point bits.
What are the different types of loads on a floor?
Dead load and live load
If you have a room with 2 blank walls, a window wall, and doorway. What should be the order in which you construct and put the walls up?
Blank walls, doorway, and then window.
When operating power tools what should carpenters make sure they have in/on?
ear protection
What is the difference between a nail and a screw?
Nails are driven in, while screws are threaded and turn into the wood
what measuring tool do carpenters use? (not a standard tape measure)
Calipers
What are the two basic types of framing?
Platform and balloon
what can change throughout a king stud?
it can be turned into a jack, or a cripple.
what type of clothing should carpenters wear
high-vis clothing
How are nail sizes measured?
in penny (d) increments.