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California State University, Northridge
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ME 101/L | Introduction to Mechanical Engineering and Lab
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2021
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Name: Carpentry Tools - Study Guide Instructions: Use the word bank below to identify each tool below given its picture and description. Auto Level Coping Saw Drywall Saw Speed Square Router Picture Circular Saw Crosscut Saw Drywall Square Keyhole Saw Water Level Backsaw Chop Saw Framing Square Pneumatic Nailer Table Saw Tool Name Compound Miter Saw Demolition Saw Hacksaw Powder-Actuated Nailer Spirit Level Tool Description Also known as a carpenter’s level, this is the most common tool used by carpenters to establish level and plumb lines. This simple, but very accurate tool consists of a length of clear plastic tubing. It works on the principle that water always seeks its own level and is commonly used to check level around obstructions. This level is commonly used for building layout and site surveying due to its rapid setup time and ease of use. They are internally calibrated to allow surveyors and grading contractors to see level conditions over a significant distance. Speed Square Also known as a rafter angle square, this is the most common square used in carpentry. This tool is used for squaring lines and marking angles. It is especially useful for laying out stair stringers. Drywall Square This tool is also called a T-square. It is used for laying out square and angled lines on surfaces such as plywood, paneling, or gypsum board. This hand tool is used to cut metal. It has replaceable blades. This saw has a strong back and very fine teeth. It is commonly used with a miter box to cut trim. This hand tool has a stiff blade with coarse teeth and a tapered nose for easy penetration through gypsum board. This saw has a thin, fine-toothed blade and is ideal for making curved and scroll cuts in molding and trim work. This hand tool is used for making rough cuts in gypsum board, plywood, hardboard, and paneling. This is the most common hand saw used in carpentry. It is used to cut across the grain of softwood material such as 2x4 framing studs. This power tool is portable and very versatile. It has a circular blade and a baseplate that can be adjusted to change the depth of a cut or to make bevel cuts ranging from 0 to 45 degrees. This power tool consists of a machined flat metal table surface with a slotted table insert through which a circular saw blade extends. The depth of the cut can be adjusted by moving the blade vertically up or down. Compound Miter Saw This power tool combines a miter box with a circular saw. It is used to accurately and efficiently create 90degree and miter cuts. This abrasive saw is mounted on a base. It uses a special wheel to slice through either metal or masonry. This abrasive saw is portable and most are gas-powered. It uses a special wheel to slice through either metal or masonry. This is a portable electric tool used to cut joints and patterns into wood. This tool drives nails. They are powered by compressed air, which is fed to the tool through an air hose connected to an air compressor. This tool drives fasteners into hard substrates such as steel and concrete. It is powered by a controlled explosion of a small chemical propellant charge, similar to the process that discharges a firearm.