Home Builders Institute Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate Training (HBI-PACT) Practice Test

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What is a table saw mainly used for?

Cutting metal sheets
Making straight cuts in wood
Drilling holes in surfaces
Measuring lengths

The correct answer is: Making straight cuts in wood

A table saw is primarily designed for making straight cuts in wood, which is why the correct answer focuses on this function. Its construction includes a circular blade mounted on an arbor, which allows for various types of cuts, including rip cuts (along the grain) and crosscuts (across the grain). The table provides a stable surface for supporting the material being cut, making it ideal for precise and clean straight cuts. In contrast, cutting metal sheets is typically accomplished with different tools, such as band saws or metal shears, due to the requirements for handling materials that are tougher and often involve different cutting techniques. Drilling holes is better suited for drill presses or handheld drills, which are more effective than a table saw. Measuring lengths, while crucial in the cutting process, is not a function of the table saw; measuring tools like tape measures or rulers serve that purpose.