Self-Test B-2.3: Describe Stationary Power Tools Used in the Pipe Trades

Complete Self-Test B-2.3 and check your answers.

1. Metal-cutting band saws may have downward pressure applied by means of hydraulics or what adjustable component?
   1. Feed screw
   2. Worm screw
   3. Counterweight
   4. Air-pressure regulator
2. To prevent overheating the work piece, what are some band saws equipped with?
   1. A blower system
   2. A mist spray
   3. Abrasive blades
   4. High-speed blades
3. When a metal-cutting band saw has cut through the workpiece it, will do which of the following?
   1. Sound a beeper
   2. Increase speed
   3. Unclamp the stock
   4. Automatically shut off
4. What is required to cut at an angle with a metal-cutting band saw?
   1. Adding angled blocks to the vise
   2. Rotating the vise
   3. Tilting the band saw
   4. Twisting the blade within its guides
5. When making a heavy cut with a band saw, how can you reduce heat build-up?
   1. Applying greater downward pressure
   2. Reducing the blade speed
   3. Increasing the blade speed
   4. Using a well-worn blade
6. Which of the band saw blades listed below is the least expensive to buy?
   1. Rake set
   2. Carbon steel
   3. Hook-tooth
   4. High-speed steel
7. Non-ferrous metals are easily and quickly cut with what type of blade?
   1. Hook-tooth
   2. Wavy set
   3. Regular-tooth
   4. Skip-tooth
8. What should thin or narrow sections of metal not be cut with?
   1. Abrasive cut-off wheels
   2. Raker set teeth
   3. Skip-tooth blades
   4. Narrow blades
9. What is the best type of metal-cutting band saw blade for quickly cutting ferrous metals?
   1. Regular-tooth, carbon steel
   2. Hook-tooth, high-speed steel
   3. Skip-tooth, high-speed steel
   4. Skip-tooth, carbon steel
10. Skip-tooth and hook-tooth blades are available with what teeth spacing?
    1. 1 to 3 per inch
    2. 3 to 6 per inch
    3. 6 to 24 per inch
    4. 6 to 32 per inch
11. Which power vise can be used with hand tools or be converted for power drive tools
    

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12. On what power vise model can you attach a roll groover?
    

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13. How should you store the hose for a portable air supply system?
    

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14. Identify the name and model number of this machine: 
    

    

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15. How does the power-threading machine differ from the power vise?
    

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16. Name one safety feature common to all models of power vises.
    

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17. What is the purpose of the grooving operation?
    

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18. What model of Ridgid groover was designed to be used with a power drive for machine grooving, but it is also designed to manually groove pipe in place?
    

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Answer Key: Self-Test B-2.3 is on the next page.