Suggestive Exercises
27. What should be the quality of all mechanics’ tools? Is a good, serviceable tool always finely finished? Are tools made especially for some dealer always reliable? What is the safest method to follow in buying tools? How may the efficiency of a tool be known?
28. Describe two forms of benches. Describe a modern vise.
29. Describe the rule in common use.
30. For what is the try-square used? Why should special care be used in purchasing one? How may a square be tested?
31. Compare the steel square and the try-square.
32. Describe the bevel and its use.
33. For what is the gauge used? Should the graduations of the gauge be depended upon in setting it? What special form of gauge is useful?
34. What will be the result if the head of a hammer is not properly tempered? Why is the eye shaped as it is? How is the handle fastened to the head? Describe the wood necessary for a hammer handle. How should a hammer be hung? How should nails be driven so that they will hold the best? What should be guarded against in driving up ceiling or matched boards? How and why should nail heads be sunk below the joint surface?
35. For what is a hatchet used? Describe two ways of sharpening a hatchet.