Level 1 Hand Tools Induction

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Completion of this Induction Quiz with a pass rate of 80% will allow student access to common hand tools in the open access and teaching spaces of WaM workshop.

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When measuring and providing dimensions of materials, you should always work in........? *

1 point

Metric cm

mm (millimeters)

inches

You should always wear eye protection when using a cordless drill. *

1 point

True

False

Select from the list below some safe operating procedures to follow when using cordless drills.

3 points

Always securely clamp work piece to a stable surface or in a vice.

Hold the drill with your dominant hand only.

Frequently back the drill bit out of the hole to clear swarf and cool drill bit.

Ensure drill bits are undamaged and sharp. Do not use excessive force to drill holes.

When using a scalpel or utility knife you should always draw the blade towards you rather than push away. *

1 point

True

False

If cutting through thick material with a stanley knife you should.....: *

2 points

Use more force on the blade to ensure a clean cut all the way through the material.

Make several light passes with the blade until you cut through.

Use a Safe T Cut straight edge and cutting mat where possible.

Angle the blade to 45 degrees to achieve a more efficient cut through thick material.

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The ideal hand saw for cutting accurate joints or grooves in wood is a........? *

1 point

Coping Saw

Back (mitre) Saw

Hack Saw

Cross cut Saw

Always carry a saw by its handle with the point and/or cutting edge facing down. *

1 point

False

True

Select the correct saw to cut through a length of aluminium pipe. *

1 point

Japanese Saw

Crosscut Saw

Hacksaw

A ball peen hammer is ideal for striking wood working chisels. *

1 point

True

False

What should you do if you think a chisel is not sharp enough for the job? *

1 point

Return it to the shelf and swap for a sharper chisel.

Bring it to the attention of a Technician.

Sharpen the chisel using a flat surface and sand paper.

Always use the chisel or gouge to cut outward or away from the body. *

1 point

True

False

Select the appropriate tool for the process' listed below. *

4 points

Half round file

Wood rasp

Surform

Enlarging a drilled hole in metal bracket

Creating a joint cut out in timber

Shaping a polystyrene sculpture

Deburring edge of some sheetmetal

Which of the following are correct techniques and safe procedures for using files and rasps. *

1 point

Holding the file with two hands. One on the handle and one on the tip.

Applying pressure on the forward stroke only.

Clamping the work to a secure surface.

All of the above.

'QuickGrips' are ideal for clamping and glueing large pieces of timber together. *

1 point

True

False

What options below would be suitable methods for drilling a hole in a delicate piece of timber. *

2 points

Place the timber in a vice with timber jaws.

Hold the timber firmly on the workbench with your hand so you dont mark or damage it.

Use a metal G - clamp so the timber doesnt spin when you drill it.

Use some quick grips with soft rubber jaws to hold the timber to the workbench.

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