Do you take your hand tools for granted? After all, they’re so simple, what could possibly go wrong? Take this quiz to see how much you really know about hand tool safety.
Questions: (Answers listed at link below)
1. If a screwdriver bit becomes rounded or broken, can’t it be reground?
2. What kind of hammer should be used on machined surfaces?
3. Can pliers be used for tightening and loosening small nuts?
4. Should you normally pull or push on a wrench?
5. Why are the heads of open-end wrenches made with an offset?
6. Can adjustable wrenches be used exactly like open ones, by flipping them over for a new swing?
7. Which is the higher strength bolt – one with 3 dash marks on its head or one with 6 dashes?
8. When grinding a chisel or a screwdriver bit, why shouldn’t you hold it against the grinding wheel for any great length of time?
9. How many teeth should be in contact with the material when using a hacksaw?