Lumber
Tools
Mechanical Systems
I'll take my chances
Roof Framing
100

What is the actual size of a 2x4

1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

100

1: Claw and Framing/Ripping are two types of what?

2: A square which has a tongue and a blade

300pt Bonus: What is the width of the tongue and the width of the blade?

Hammers

Framing Square/ Carpenters Square

Tongue = 1-1/2"   Blade = 2"

100

What is the temperature of water if an ice cube is currently in it but you are heating it with a heater set to 300 degree Celsius  <<<1000pts>>>

300 pt Bonus: What is the temperature in Fahrenheit? 

0 degrees C

32 degrees F

100

A 2-way circuit using what type of wire?

14/2


100

What is the most common spacing for roof framing members?

24" o/c

200

This material is made of thin layers of solid wood which are glued and pressed together in alternating grain direction

plywood

200

Canadian Screwdriver Type

BONUS: How are they coded? 

1 way = 200 points

2 ways = 400 points

Robertson

BONUS:

Colour

Number

200

The plumbing system consists of two main systems in your house. What are they? 

Drainage

Supply

200

These hold up the support over a door or window

Jack studs or Trimmer studs

200

What roof style drains off two sides only, but consists of two or more different roof pitches 

Gambrel

300

This is the most commonly used lumber size when building an exterior wall.  __"x __"  

Bonus: What is the main species of lumber used in Ontario?

2 x 6

300

1: Proper Name for a "Skil Saw"

2: Proper Name for a "Sawzall"

1: Circular Saw

2: Reciprocating Saw

300

At what temperature does water turn into a vapour if you are using it in a refrigeration system?

Bonus: Can you make the vapour hotter than this temperature?

100 Celsius


Bonus: Yes, once it's pure vapour, you can add heat

300

What are the names of the 2 gold screws found on a 3-way switch?<<<Double Bonus>>>

Travelers

300

The cut out in a rafter which sits on the wall

What do two cuts does this consist of? 400pt

Bird's mouth

Seat Cut and Heal Cut

400

**************Triple Bonus******************                   What does OSB stand for?                     *****************************************   (400 points per correct word)

Oriented Strand Board

400

What two tools do you need to find rafter angles and rafter lengths?

Speed Square

Framing Square

400

Name the 4 main components of a Refrigeration System

400pts each

Compressor

Evaporator

Metering Device

Condenser  

400

Wall and roof sheathing should be install in which direction to provide wall/roof strength

Vertical or Horizontal 

Horizontally 

400

Rafters meet in the peak of a building to this framing member

Ridge Beam

500

When framing a house, which type of wood must be used? Softwood or Hardwood

Bonus: Name the three species which can be used for framing in Ontario

Softwood

Bonus: Spruce, Douglas Fir, Pine

500
A pneumatic nailer which is used to fasten framing materials with 3-1/4" and 2-3/8" nails.


Bonus: What the heck does "pneumatic" mean?

Framing Nailer


Bonus: Air powered or Pressured air/gas

500

What is the required drainage slope per foot for your plumbing system to avoid clogs?

1/4" to 1/2" per foot

500

What MUST be installed on every part of the entire electrical circuit?  This is used to carry any electrons safely away in the event something becomes "live" which shouldn't be

Ground wires

500

Name 3 roof types

**Double points for 5 types**

Hip/Cottage

Shed

Gable

Gambrel

Mansard