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About This Quiz
Strap on the tool belt and safety goggles! It's time to head on down to shop class and see how well you remember this impressive list of tools!
From screwdrivers and chisels to bow saws and palm sanders, this quiz is sure to take you back. Ahh, the good ol' days of shop class! If only you had appreciated your jack-of-all-trades teacher at the time! Just think about how your handyman skills would be so much better at home right about now! Maybe you would have built some storage shelves in the garage. Maybe you would have fixed that cabinet door your wife has been asking you about for weeks! Maybe you would have built a bird house or even a tree house for the kids! It all comes back to the basics you learned in shop class. Wish you had paid more attention now?
Well, time's up, because quiz time is here! We're about to find out if you know your miter saw from your calipers, and your feather board from your block plane! No more can you blame your carpentry skills on the tools... it's time to see how well you score in this class!
We're heading back to third period shop, and you don't want to miss the bell! Good luck!
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Rip fence
Claw hammer
A claw hammer is a tool primarily used for pounding nails into, or extracting nails from, another object. A classic claw hammer has a leather-wrapped handle.
Vise
Sawzall
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Sawzall
Band saw
Miter gauge
Tape measure
As the saying goes, "measure twice and cut once!" Every shop student, carpenter and engineer alike should use a tape measure for accurate measurements!
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Miter gauge
Coping saw
Lineman's pliers
Utility knife
A good utility knife is a necessary tool for any woodworker. There are many different kinds, but the kind that uses disposable blades is the most common.
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Lineman's pliers
Dado
Safety lenses
Moisture meter
Moisture meters are used to measure the percentage of water in a given substance. Did you know that newly-cut logs can have a moisture content of 80% or more?
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Safety lenses
Rip fence
Chisel
Chiseling involves forcing the blade of the chisel into some material to cut it. The driving force may be applied by hand, or by using a mallet or hammer.
Swiss army knife
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Level
Every woodworker needs a good level or two! Did you know that level means horizontal, while plumb refers to the vertical level? A good level will have both!
Swiss army knife
Mason jar
Circular saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Circular saw
Screwdriver
A screwdriver is classified by its tip, which is shaped to fit the driving surfaces on the corresponding screw head. Two of the most common screwdrivers are the blade type for slotted screws and Phillips for cross-recess types.
Metal detector
Hand saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Random orbital sander
Sliding Bevel
A sliding T bevel can also be called a bevel gauge or false square. It is an adjustable gauge for setting and transferring angles, and the handle is usually made of wood or plastic.
Rip fence
Metal detector
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Hand saw
Clamp
Block plane
A block plane is a small woodworking hand plane which typically has the blade bedded at a lower angle than other planes, with the bevel up. It is designed to cut end grain and is typically small enough to be used with one hand.
Screwdriver
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Router
Jig
Caliper
A caliper is used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object. It is used not only in woodworking, but also in mechanical engineering, metalworking, forestry, science and medicine!
Screwdriver
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Clamp
Clamps are vital to any woodworking project. They come in C-clamps, F-clamps and even K-clamps. Shop class teachers will tell you that you can never have too many clamps!
Jig
Work bench
Sabre saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Wooden mallet
Drill press
Jointer
Hand saw
Hand saws are also known as panel saws or fish saws. The hand saw may have rip teeth or cross-cut teeth.
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Feather board
A featherboard is a safety device used when working with stationary routers or power saws, such as table saws or bandsaws. Its purpose is to apply pressure against a workpiece, keeping it flat against a machine table or fence.
Jointer
Sawzall
Air compressor
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Air compressor
Metal detector
Metal detectors are essential for woodworkers. They help keep metal away from cutting surfaces. Always check before ruining your blades, bits and knives!
Radial arm saw
Palm sander
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Palm sander
Sawhorse
A sawhorse is a beam with four legs used to support a board or plank for sawing. Did you know it is also known as a mule and sometimes even a pony by some woodworkers?
Lineman's pliers
Coping saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Drill press
Bow saw
Tool storage system
A tool storage system is your own personal way of organizing your tools. Some people use a pegboard over their work bench. Some people leave their tool belts intact. It all depends on how they will best remember where everything is!
Surface planer
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Surface planer
Swiss army knife
Mason jar
Mason jars and carpenters can be best friends! Carpenters often use them in their tool storage system to separate and easily locate nails, fasteners, screws and more!
Work light
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Router
A router is a hand or power tool that a worker uses to hollow out an area in relatively hard material like wood or plastic. Routers are primarily used when building cabinetry.
Work light
Radial arm saw
Surface planer
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Shop-vac
Ok, so it's not a "tool" per se, but it is an essential item to have in the shop! It is used to quickly and powerfully pick up sawdust or even small wood chippings before the mess gets everywhere, including into your eyes!
Surface planer
Vise
Layout square
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Layout square
Chisel
Bench grinder
A bench grinder is a benchtop type of grinding machine used to drive abrasive wheels. Did you know this piece of equipment comes standard in metal fabrication shops and machine shops?
Screwdriver
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Circular saw
A circular saw is considered to be one of the most valuable tools in your shop. The circular saw was invented in the late 18th century and was in common use in sawmills in the United States by the middle of the 19th century.
Screwdriver
Clamp
Feather board
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Power drill
Drills are not only found in shop class, they are also used for metalworking, construction and do-it-yourself projects! There are many varieties of power drills, including cordless drill, hammer drill and mill drill.
Feather board
Sliding bevel
Circular saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Dado
Sabre saw
The sabre saw is a hand-held powered reciprocating saw. It is larger than a jigsaw, but similar in action. It uses a toothed blade to cut through wood and other soft materials.
Drill press
Miter gauge
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Table saw
Another name for a table saw is a sawbench. Current ones on the market are made by Delta, SawStop, Bosch, Makita, Ryobi and DeWalt.
Surface planer
Jig
Screwdriver
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Screwdriver
Rip fence
A rip fence is an important part of a safe work environment when it comes to shop. A good rip fence protects the operator by ensuring that the wood being cut is lined up so the grain of the wood is ripped cleanly.
Tape measure
Claw hammer
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Miter gauge
A miter gauge is a device used for holding workpieces at a set angle while being cut on table saws or band saws, or while being sanded on stationary disk sanders. The miter gauge and the workpiece are generally held together by hand and moved across the worktable while making the cut.
Claw hammer
Block plane
Feather board
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Feather board
Dado
A dado refers to a groove cut in the face of a board, into which the edge of another board is then fixed. These are often used to affix the shelves of a bookcase.
Saw horse
Power drill
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Compound miter saw
A miter saw is used to make accurate crosscuts in a workpiece by pulling a large backsaw or a mounted circular saw blade down onto a board in a quick motion. These saws are also referred to as chop saws.
Power drill
Drill press
Bow saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Tool storage system
Bandsaw
A bandsaw has a long, sharp blade consisting of a continuous band of toothed metal stretched between two or more wheels to cut material. Today they are all powered by electric motors, but that wasn't always the case.
Circular saw
Metal detector
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Safety lenses
Shop-vac
Radial arm saw
Did you know that the radial arm saw was invented by Raymond DeWalt in 1922? It was the primary tool used for cutting long pieces of stock to length until the introduction of the power miter saw in the 1970s.
Rip fence
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Drill press
A drill press is also known as a pedestal drill, pillar drill or bench drill. These can be found mounted on a stand or bolted to the floor or workbench.
Rip fence
Mason jar
Bench grinder
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Bench grinder
Caliper
Surface planer
Generally all planes are used to flatten, reduce the thickness of, and impart a smooth surface to a rough piece of lumber or timber. There are special types of planes that are designed to cut joints or even decorative moldings!
Block plane
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Block plane
Router
Hand saw
Jointer
Did you know that the jointer derives its name from its primary function of producing flat edges on boards, prior to joining them edge-to-edge to produce wider boards? Also, be mindful when traveling - "planer" is the normal term in the United Kingdom and Australia for what is called a "jointer" in North America!
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Wooden mallet
While there are many different types of mallets, wooden ones are used primarily in carpentry. Its purpose is to knock wooden pieces together or to drive dowels or chisels. Also, a wooden mallet will not damage a metal tool when striking!
Hand saw
Sabre saw
Table saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Metal detector
Level
Safety lenses
It is important to observe all safety rules when participating in shop class or any other form of carpentry. Safety goggles will protect your eyes against foreign objects such as sawdust, wood chips or other accidents.
Moisture meter
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Moisture meter
Bow saw
A modern bow saw is a metal-framed crosscut saw in the shape of a bow with a coarse wide blade. It is also known as a Swede saw, Finn saw or buck saw.
Feather board
Caliper
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Wooden mallet
Work bench
Coping saw
A coping saw is a type of bow saw. It is used to cut intricate shapes along the outside of a workpiece, as well as to create interior cutouts. It was most likely invented in the middle of the 16th century.
Tool storage system
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Rip fence
Bench grinder
Air compressor
Do not be confused - an air compressor is NOT an air pump. An air pump does not contain an air tank for storing pressurized air and it is generally much slower, quieter and less expensive than an air compressor!
Circular saw
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Circular saw
Tape measure
Work light
Operating a power tool such as a saw or striking a chisel with a mallet in the dark is strictly ill-advised! Make sure to always have a bright work light to help you see and stay safe!
Metal detector
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Vise
There are many different kinds of vises - for engineers, machines, vacuums, etc. When it comes to woodworking, a woodworking vise is attached to a workbench and is usually flush with its work surface.
Metal detector
Chisel
Nail set
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Which shop class tool is seen here?
Caliper
Lineman's pliers
Lineman's pliers are a type of pliers used by linemen and other tradesmen primarily for gripping, twisting, bending and cutting wire and cable. They have a gripping joint at their snub nose and cutting edge in their craw.
Hand saw
Nail set
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