Screwdrivers
What is a screwdriver used for?
Insertion and Removal of Screws
What is the primary function of a hammer?
To drive nails or shape objects.
What are pliers used for?
Holding and gripping small objects or for bending and cutting wire.
What is the function of clamps?
To hold work into place.
What is a wrench used for?
To tighten or loosen nuts and bolts by applying torque (pressure/strength) to turn them.
Name 3 types of screwdrivers
Torq, Phillips, Flathead, Robertson, etc
Name 2 types of Hammers. (Not a mallet)
Claw Hammer
Ball-Peen Hammer
Name 3 types of pliers.
Needle Nose
Lineman
Slip Joint
Diagonal Cutting Pliers
Channel Lock
Describe a Vise.
a tool that holds an object in place while it's being worked on. It has two jaws, one fixed and one movable, that are tightened with a screw or lever.
Name two main types of wrenches.
open-end, box, combination, adjustable, socket, pipe, Allen, and strap wrenches
What is the difference between a phillips screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver?
Phillips has a cross head and a flathead has a straight head that fits into a slot.
Which type of hammer can remove nails?
Claw Hammer
What is the function of needle nose pliers
To grip, bend, manipulate objects.
What is the function of a c-clamp?
securely hold two or more objects together by applying clamping pressure
What does an allen wrench look like?
Look like an "L" and has a hexagon end.
- Choose the right size with the correct head for use.
- Do not use screwdrivers as chisels or punches.
Which type of hammer can round/shape metal?
Ball-Peen Hammer
What is the function of diagonal cutting pliers?
Cutting Wires
What is a bar clamp specifically used for?
Bar clamps can exert consistent pressure across a wide area, preventing warping or uneven clamping.
What is a crescent used for?
tighten or loosen nuts and bolts of various sizes
What is a maintenance tip for a screwdriver?
Check for cracks or deformities
Sharpen if needed.
What is a safety rule for a hammer
Have proper grip on the handle.
Check for deformities or cracks
What is a safety rule for pliers.
Avoid Excessive Heat
Use the correct tool for the job
What is a good way to store clamps rather than putting them in a drawer?
Hang them up
What can happen to a wrench if it is stored in moisture?
It can rust.