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Ed PawliwCONSTRUCTION 10
CON1010: CONSTRUCTION TOOLS & MATERIALS
ASSIGNMENT
Download this assignment and complete the following questions. For questions 1
through 7 research the tools and their images on line. For questions 8 through 11, use
the SCRIBD supplemental notes provided.
1. For each of the following measuring tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) steel ruler
b) tape measure
c) combination square
d) try square
e) caliper
f) framing square
2. For each of the following marking tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) awl
b) scribe
c) chalk line
d) compass
e) marking gauge
3. For each of the following holding tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) cabinet clamp
b) pipe clamp
c) f-clamp
d) vise
e) vise grip
f) pliers
4. For each of the following cutting tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) rip and cross cut saw
b) scroll saw
c) back saw
d) utility knife
5. For each of the following forming tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) chisel
b) plane
c) rasp
d) spoke shave
6. For each of the following fastening tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) hammer
b) screw driver
c) mallet
7. For each of the following finishing tools, find an image and state their use briefly:
a) file
b) sanding block
c) cabinet scraper
8. Define each of the following common construction materials, how they are
manufactured/produced, and what they are used for:
a) solid stock
b) plywood
c) MDF
d) particle board
e) press board
f) melamine
9. What are the common sizes/ways the following construction/building, materials are
supplied:
a) framing material
b) solid stock (hardwood)
c) sheet stock
10. What is the appropriate way to store the following construction materials:
a) dimensional lumber
b) sheet stock
c) framing material
11. What are the order of operations for constructing a product using solid stock materials?