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Subjects / JC Engineering / Strand 1: Processes and principles

Cutting, shaping and forming

Sawing, filing, drilling, bending and forming metals and plastics.

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Fill the gaps: 1 · Match the pairs: 1 · Multiple choice: 6 · Select all that apply: 1 · Numeric answer: 1 · Put in order: 2 · Short answer: 2 · Written answer (self/teacher assessed): 1

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Multiple choice
When fitting a new blade to a hacksaw, which way should the teeth point?
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Hint 1

On which stroke does a hacksaw do its cutting?

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