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Wood Tech chp 4 wrkbk

True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

1. 

Before measuring the length of stock, use a try square to check its squareness.
 

2. 

Levels can be used to check both horizontal and vertical surfaces.
 

3. 

The ripsaw is most often used to cut stock with the grain
 

4. 

When using a portable power saw, it is important to wait until the blade stops turning to set the saw down.
 

5. 

You can make a bevel cut using a portable circular saw by setting the blade according to the bevel degree scale on the body of the saw.
 

6. 

The dovetail saw is designed to cut a wide kerf for sawing curves and irregular shapes.
 

7. 

You should use a framing square to mark wide stock for cutting.
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

8. 

The _____ system of measure is used most in the United States.
 

 

9. 

The stock shown in Fig. 4-1 ( in workbook) is _____ centimeters long. (Give your answer to the nearest tenth of a centimeter.)
 

 

10. 

What is the length of the stock shown in Fig.4-1 (in workbook) in millimeters?
 

 

11. 

What is the length of the stock shown in Fig. 4-2 (in workbook)?  Give your answer to the nearest eighth of an inch.
 

 

12. 

The best tool to measure long lengths is the _____. (two words)
 

 

13. 

The two rules most often used to measure short lengths are the _____ rule and the bench rule.
 

 

14. 

To locate the center of a circle, the best tool to use is a(n) _____.  (two words)
 

 

15. 

The adjustable blade in a sliding _____ allows you to lay out angles other than 90-degree angles.
 

 

16. 

Hold a rule across the edge to measure the _____ of the stock.
 

 

17. 

The most common marking tool for both rough and finished lumber is a(n) _____.  (two words)
 

 

18. 

The back-and-forth (or up-and-down) motion of a(n) _____ saw makes rough cuts in wood, plaster, metal, and other materials.
 

 

19. 

The area shown in Fig. 4-3 (in workbook) is where the saw actually cuts.  This is known as the _____.
 

 

20. 

To make an accurate inside measurement, use a tape measure and a(n) _____ square.
 

 

21. 

The extra band of metal across the back of a(n) _____ stiffens the saw to help prevent bending and inaccurate cuts.
 

 

Matching
 
 
a.
angled cut made along the edge or end of the stock
b.
cut made with the grain to cut stock to width
c.
angled cut across the face of the stock
d.
cut made across the wood grain to cut stock to length
 

22. 

miter cut
 

23. 

bevel cut
 

24. 

crosscut
 

25. 

rip cut
 



 
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