Exam 7: Fasteners

____ nails have a thinner cross section and a smaller head than common nails and are used in lighter construction work, such as attaching siding.

Plug-and-socket connectors are used in situations where less holding power is needed.

____ are a type of threaded metal fastener that ends in a sharp point.

A ____ hole is a hole drilled into the wood that makes it easier to drive a nail or screw.

____ nails have cone-shaped heads and are commonly used where the nail will be set beneath the surface of the wood.

____ are used in the construction of cabinets or furniture that can be assembled or disassembled relatively easily.

Screw diameters range from .060 inches, designated as 0, to .372 inches, designated as ____.

____ nails are the stoutest of the nails and are most commonly used in framing.

Brads are smaller, lighter versions of finish nails.

Expansion anchors, commonly called ____ screws, consist of an expandable sleeve, a machine screw, and a fiber washer.

____ bolts have a rounded head with a square shoulder.

____ nails are finer than casing nails and are also typically set lower than the surface of the wood.

The penny system for sizing nails derives from a French system that originated in the twelfth century.

The type of screw used most frequently by the woodworker is the ____ screw.

Drywall screws are threaded all the way up and are available with either coarse or fine threads.

____ are plastic anchors suitable for attaching relatively light objects to hollow walls.

If nails are to be hidden, common or box nails should be used.

The ____ hole should be the same size or slightly larger than the shank of the screw.

____ are one-piece steel fasteners with two sheared, expanded halves at the base.

A _____ creates a flat-bottomed hole.