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A pin or rod, usually round, that fits into a corresponding hole to fasten or align
two workpieces. - ANSWER-Dowel
A device such as a bolt, clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or secure one material
to another. - ANSWER-Fasteners
A hexagonal steel bar that is bent to form a right angle. Often referred to as an
Allen wrench. - ANSWER-Hex key wrench
The intersection of workpiece components where a physical connection is
generally made. - ANSWER-Joint
Used as an adjective in this context, meaning flat or even with another surface or in
relation to the Earth's horizon. Also, a tool used to determine if an object is level. -
ANSWER-Level
A non-adjustable wrench with a fixed opening at each end that is typically
different, allowing it to be used to fit two different nut or bolt sizes. -
ANSWER-Open-end wrench
The process of bending, shaping, or cutting metal by striking it with a tool. -
ANSWER-Peening
, A wrench for gripping and turning a pipe or pipe-shaped object; it tightens when
turned in one direction. - ANSWER-Pipe wrench
A smooth-jawed wrench with an adjustable jaw used for turning nuts and bolts.
Often referred to as a Crescent wrench due to brand recognition - ANSWER-
Adjustable Wrench
A hammer with a flat face that is used to strike cold chisels and punches. The
rounded end -the peen- is used to bend and shape soft metal. - ANSWER-Ball-
peen hammer
The inclination of a surface that intersects another surface at any angle less than 90
degrees - ANSWER-Bevel
A wrench, usually double-ended, that has a closed socket that fits over the head of
a bolt. - ANSWER-Box-end wrench
A straight steel rod with a curved claw at one end that is used to pull nails that have
been driven flush with the surface of the wood or slightly below it. Not used to
completely pull the nail out just used to pull it above the surface. - ANSWER-
Cat's paw
A metal tool with a sharpened, beveled edge used to cut and shape wood, stone, or
metal. - ANSWER-Chisel
A hammer with a flat striking face. The other end of the head is curved and divided
into two claws to remove nails. - ANSWER-Claw hammer