Lab Report:

Answer following questions

1. Give three general rules to avoid a hazard when using hand tools.

Ans: Do not use tools for jobs they are not intended to do. ...
 Do not apply excessive force or pressure on tools.
 Do not cut towards yourself when using cutting tools.
 Do not hold the stock in the palm of your hand when using a cutting tool or a
screwdriver.
2. Give three tools used for measurement?

Ans: Vernier Caliper. Vernier Caliper is a widely used linear measurement instrument with
the least count of 0.02 mm
 Micrometer. External Micrometer is also known as Outside Micrometer or External
Micrometer
 Steel Scale
3. Why do we use a center punch and a scriber?

Ans: Whenever you need to drill a hole, you've got to have a center punch to start the hole. The
scribe is a layout and marking tool and is used for making clear lines on metal sheet to indicate cuts,
folds, or other layout lines.

4. What are three tools used for clamping and holding?

Ans: Screw Clamps. Screw clamps are types which use a screw mechanism to adjust the
jaws and clamp a workpiece in place. ...
 Quick-Release Clamps. ...
 Bar Clamps. ...
 Locking Clamps. ...
 Angle Clamps. ...
5. What are two types of hammers and what are they used for?

Ans: ball peen hammer is used for striking punches and chisels
Claw hammer is used for removing nails from the claw side and the flat side is
used for hammering

6. How do we use a Hacksaw?

Ans: Select correct blade for material being cut.

 Secure blade with the teeth pointing forward. Tighten the nut until the blade is under
tension.
 Keep blade rigid, and frame properly aligned.
 Cut using steady strokes, directed away from you.
 Use entire length of blade in each cutting stroke.
 Use light machine oil on the blade to keep it from overheating and breaking.

7. What type of knife should be used for electrical work?

Ans:  From a pocketknife to a multi tool, to even being a wire cutter, the utility knife
is by far the best well-rounded type of knife an Electrician uses. Another example
are hawk’s bill or sheep foot knife blade.

8. What type of knife should not be used for electrical work?

Ans: Kitchen knife, pocketknife, or any knife that is extremely sharp should
not be used for electrical work

9. What are taps and die used for?

Ans: Taps and dies are tools used to create screw threads, which is called threading.
Many are cutting tools; others are forming tools. A tap is used to cut or form the female
portion of the mating pair (e.g., a nut).

10.What do we use a file for? What three criteria do we classify files?

Ans: Files are used for smothering surfaces. Three types of files are flat file,
round file & square file.

11.What are three types of screwdrivers?

Ans: Flat head screwdriver, Phillips’s screwdrivers & Robertson screwdriver

12.What do we use to indicate size of a Robertson screwdriver?

Ans: colors and number codes

13.What are two types of pliers?

Ans: Crimping pilers and clamp pilers

 14.What are the three basic forms of a spanner?

Ans: Combination spanner, open ended spanner & adjustable spanner.

15.Where do we put pressure on an adjustable spanner?

Ans: Fixed jaw side

16.What are two types of wrenches?

Ans: Socket wrench & torque wrench

17.What are the two main power sources for power tools?

Ans: Electric supply & batteries

18.Give a brief explanation of:
a. Drilling machines
A drilling machine, also called a drill press, is a powerful tool used to cut a
round hole into or through metal, plastic, wood, or other solid materials
through turning and advancing rotary drill bits into a workpiece.
b. Grinding machines
A grinding machine, often shortened to grinder, is one of power tools or
machine tools used for grinding. It is a type of machining using an abrasive
wheel as the cutting tool. Each grain of abrasive on the wheel's surface cuts
a small chip from the workpiece via shear deformation.
c. Jig Saw
A jigsaw is a saw which uses a reciprocating blade to cut irregular curves,
such as stenciled designs, in wood, metal, or other materials
d. Impact Wrench
An impact wrench (also known as an impactor, impact gun, air wrench, air
gun, rattle gun, torque gun, windy gun) is a socket wrench power tool
designed to deliver high torque output with minimal exertion by the user, by
storing energy in a rotating mass, then delivering it suddenly to the output
shaft.
19. Give a tool safety tip.

Ans: 1. Inspect regularly

 Regularly inspect your tools to make sure that they are in good condition.
 
2. Wear gloves
 Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment.
 

3. Carry with care

 Never carry tools up a ladder.
 If you need to take tools up to a height use a bag or hoist them up in a bucket.
 

4. Don't pocket sharp objects

 Never carry sharp or pointed tools in your pocket.
 Instead, carry them in a toolbox.
 

5. Be aware of your surroundings

 Always be aware of the people around you when using tools.
 

6. Use the right tools

 Always use the right tools for the job.
 Never use a tool for a different purpose than it was intended.
 You risk damaging the tools and injuring yourself.
 

7. Follow instructions
 Only operate tools according to manufacturers' instructions.
 

8. Clean and return

 After using a tool, clean it and return it to it's proper storage place.
 

9. Oily hands are dangerous

 Don't work with greasy or oily hands.
 

10. Protect your eyes

 Always wear eye protection.