Learner Self-reflection 4 - 12927 (v5) Demonstrate knowledge of, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects

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What may happen to the work if glue comes in contact with steel cramps?

What will happen if you use cramps that are set up out of alignment?

Describe 2 methods for testing that a frame in the cramps is square.

Method 1:
Method 2.

Identify the most suitable tool for the tasks described below.

Tool	Task

a _______________________	Testing if a beam is horizontal
b _______________________	For removing a small nail from a piece of timber
c _______________________	Marking out an angle of 65 degrees
d _______________________	Measuring between two objects spaced 5 metres apart
e _______________________	To assist with the correct lining up of fence posts
f _______________________	To test that the cut end of a board is square to the face
g _______________________	Checking out for a hinge
h _______________________	To mark a line across the face of a wide board prior to cutting

List the steps required to check the accuracy of a spirit level.

From the list below, identify the hand saw most suited to cutting the following materials:

Hacksaw	Panel saw

Coping saw	Crosscut saw

Task	Most suitable hand saw
a. Cutting a sheet of 18mm construction ply to size
b. Cutting a 50mm galvanised steel pipe
c. Cutting a decorative curved edge in thin timber
d. Cutting a sheet of 5mm marine ply
e Cutting a piece of timber boxing to length
f. Cutting a PVC pipe to length

Name each of the following parts:

B

C

D

A

E

F

G

Name of part
A
B
C
D
E
F
G

When removing nails from timber, it is recommended that a piece of timber is placed between the hammer and the work. Provide two reasons for doing this.

Reason 1

Reason 2