Vintage Hand Tools
1 / 15The trusty hand tools that built America's homes and fixed everything around the house
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What hand tool, featuring a curved claw on one end for pulling nails, was the most essential tool in any home toolbox?
About Vintage Hand Tools
Give your memory a workout with Vintage Hand Tools: 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty, free to play right in your browser. The trusty hand tools that built America's homes and fixed everything around the house Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. What hand tool, featuring a curved claw on one end for pulling nails, was the most essential tool in any home toolbox?
Answer: A claw hammer
2. What manual drilling tool, with a gear-driven mechanism operated by a rotating handle, was used before electric drills were affordable?
Answer: A hand drill (eggbeater drill)
3. What woodworking hand tool was used to shave thin layers of wood to smooth and flatten a surface?
Answer: A hand plane
4. What tool, consisting of a retractable metal tape inside a case, replaced the folding wooden ruler for measuring?
Answer: A tape measure
5. What type of saw, with fine teeth and a thin blade held in a C-shaped frame, was used for cutting curves in wood?
Answer: A coping saw
Frequently asked questions
How long does Vintage Hand Tools take?
Most players finish Vintage Hand Tools in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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