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Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which statement best describes ripsaw?
- a handsaw designed primarily to cut wood along the grain
- a saw designed to cut across wood grain
- a wrench used to tighten a fastener to a specified torque
- a hardened tool with teeth used to remove small amounts of material
Reveal answer and explanation
a handsaw designed primarily to cut wood along the grain
ripsaw is a handsaw designed primarily to cut wood along the grain. Long fibers are separated during a rough lengthwise board cut.