FFA Agricultural Mechanics Contest
University of Missouri
50 points
Materials needed:
1 - sickle section
2 - John Deere sickle section bolts
open end wrenches and/or socket set
1 - sickle bar with a sickle section that is in need of replacement
1 - grinder or cold chisel and hammer
1 - pin punch
1 - blacksmith or ballpeen hammer
Directions:
1. Use the tools provided to remove one riveted sickle section.
2. Use the bolts and wrenches provided to replace with a new sickle section.
3. Label the section that you replaced with your name using the masking tape provided.
4. Hand the completed project in to the contest official.
| Evaluation Criteria | Points Possible | Points Earned |
| 1. Removed sickle section appropriately | 3 | |
| 2. Replaced sickly section appropriately | 3 | |
| 3. Appropriate use of tools | 2 | |
| 4. Safety and work Habits | 2 | |
| Total Points from tool ID | 40 | |
| Total Points Possible | 50 |
Tool Identification
Directions: Select the most correct answer and record your answer on the scantron sheet provided.
1. The tool tagged #1 is a/an:
a. auger bit.
b. masonry bit.
c. screwdriver bit.
d. spade bit.
2. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #1.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
3. The tool tagged #3 is a:
a. marking gauge.
b. drill gauge.
c. telescoping gauge.
d. spark plug feeler gauge.
4. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #3.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
5. The tool tagged #5 is a:
a. clutch head screwdriver.
b. spark plug feeler gauge.
c. hand plane.
d. phillips screwdriver.
6. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #5.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
7. The tool tagged #7 is a:
a. steel float.
b. pipe tap.
c. scratch awl.
d. screw extractor.
8. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #7.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
9. The tool tagged #9 is a/an:
a. ratchet brace.
b. diagonal cutting pliers.
c. lineman's pliers.
d. aviation snips.
10. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #9.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
11. The tool tagged #11 is a/an:
a. inside caliper.
b. outside caliper.
c. countersink.
d. tinner snips.
12. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #11.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
13. The tool tagged #13 is a:
a. wire gauge.
b. sheet and plate metal gauge.
c. wood chisel.
d. diamond point chisel.
14. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #13.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
15. The tool tagged #15 is a:
a. locking pliers.
b. wire stripper pliers.
c. slip joint pliers.
d. locking chain wrench pliers.
16. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #15.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
17. The tool tagged #17 is a/an:
a. ball peen hammer.
b. curved claw hammer.
c. ripping hammer.
d. external gear puller.
18. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #17.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
19. The tool tagged #19 is a/an:
a. 4 - point socket.
b. 8 - point socket.
c. universal socket.
d. flex handle socket.
20. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #19.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
21. The tool tagged #21 is a:
a. C clamp.
b. corner clamp.
c. 3-way clamp.
d. Nail puller.
22. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #21.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
23. The tool tagged #23 is a:
a. dial indicator.
b. speed indicator.
c. deep socket.
d. speed handle socket.
24. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #23.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
25. The tool tagged #25 is a:
a. center punch.
b. Jacob's chuck.
c. drive pin punch.
d. spark plug socket.
26. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #25.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
27. The tool tagged #27 is a:
a. split round adjustable die.
b. mason's level.
c. putty knife.
d. die stock.
28. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #27.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
29. The tool tagged #29 is a:
a. combination square.
b. line level.
c. flex-head ratchet.
d. try square.
30. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #29.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
31. The tool tagged #31 is a/an:
a. dividers.
b. inside micrometer.
c. pop rivet tool rivet.
d. straight shank twist drill.
32. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #31.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
33. The tool tagged #33 is a/an:
a. nut driver.
b. nail set.
c. oil stone.
d. box wrench.
34. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #33.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
35. The tool tagged #35 is a:
a. flat bastard file.
b. flat mill file.
c. file card.
d. combination wrench.
36. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #35.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
37. The tool tagged #37 is a:
a. compass saw.
b. coping saw.
c. crosscut saw.
d. miter saw box.
38. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #37 a:
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.
39. The tool tagged #39 is a:
a. wood file.
b. pipe die.
c. foot-pounds torque wrench.
d. inch-pounds torque wrench.
40. Indicate the condition of the tool tagged #39.
a. Yes, the tool is properly sharpened, fitted, or adjusted.
b. No, the tool is not properly sharpened, fitted or adjusted.