Classification: of Handtools
Classification: of Handtools
OF HANDTOOLS
MEASURING TOOLS
1. PULL-PUSH RULE – flexible tape that slides into
a material case and it is use to measure irregular
and regular shapes.
2. RULER – 12 inch or one foot rule and it is used to
take/make simple measurements
3. METER – use to measure a work piece.
4. TRY SQUARE - squaring, measuring
and testing tool used to check adjacent
surfaces for squareness.
5. CALIPER – used to transfer
measurements from the rule to the work
MARKING LINING TOOLS
1. PENCIL – used to layout or mark cutting lines
2. MARKING GAUGE - wood or metal tool consisting
of a beam, head and a point used to make a line
parallel to the grain of the wood
3. CHALK LINE – used to establish a straight line on a
surface
4. DIVIDER - a tool with two metal
legs used to layout arcs or circles or
step off division on a line
5. COMPASS – used to inscribe arc
and circles in a metal or wood.
TESTING TOOLS
1.TRY SQUARE – tool used in
squaring, measuring and testing the
squareness of a wood.
2.SPIRIT LEVEL – tool used for
testing vertical and horizontal
surfaces.
3. STEEL SQUARE – framing square used
to mark out the work for squaring and
checking of angles and is used in the
construction of roof framing and large
furniture.
4. PLUMB BOB – tool used to test vertical
and horizontal surfaces.
EDGE CUTTING TOOLS
1. CHISEL – tool used to trim and shape wood.
2. PLANE – used to obtain a smooth and flat surface
3. SPOKE SHAVE – small plane like tool from
irregularly shaped objects.
4. CABINET SCARPER - rectangular piece of steel with
two cutting edges used for working flat and curve
shapes.
TOOTH CUTTING TOOLS
1. CROSS CUT SAW – handsaw used to cut the wood
across the grain
2. RIP-SAW – handsaw used to cut the wood along the
grain
3. BACK SAW – handsaw with a metal back and
plywood and joinery
4. COMPASS SAW – used to cut irregular shape either
in large or small board
5. TURNING SAW – used to rip, cross and cut curves in
lumber
6. COPING SAW – u-shaped saw used for cutting
irregular shape in small board
7. DOVETAIL SAW – small back saw with a straight
chisel type handle used to cut very fine joints.
BORING TOOLS
1. AUGER BIT – tool used to make holes on wood
2. EXPANSIVE BIT – tool used to drill holes of
various sizes on woods
3. DRILL BIT – tool used for boring holes either in
metals, woods or plastics.
HOLDING TOOLS
1. C-CLAMP – used for holding together pieces of
lumber while working
2. BENCH VISE – used to hold any materials or tools
in place
3. BAR CLAMP - used to hold large boards or
frames together while assembling or gluing.
MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS
1. OIL STONE – used for sharpening edge of cutting tools such as
chisel
2. FILES – used to smoothen wood or metal surfaces
3. PAINT BRUSH – used to apply paint or varnish on wood surfaces
4. NAIL SET – used to drive the head of the nails lower that surface of
wood
5. SAW SET – used to bend the upper half of each tooth to one side or
the other to form a set
PORTABLE POWERTOOLS
1. SANDER – used for sanding furniture pieces
2. ROUTER – used for shaping surfaces and edges
of furniture parts
3. JIGSAW – used primarily for cutting curved or
irregular shapes of wood surfaces
4. CIRCULAR SAW – used for many
types of cutting, particularly on large
panel stock
5. ELECTRIC DRILL – used to drill
holes in various materials to perform a
multiple of tasks.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
1. GOGGLES – used to protect the eyes against flying debris or
harmful liquids
2. EAR PROTECTOR – used to protect the ears against high
frequency noise
3. FACE MASK – used to prevent the inhalation of sprayed paint
fumes
4. GLOVES – used to protect the hands while working
5. APRON – used to protect the worker against flying debris
DRIVING TOOLS
1. CLAW HAMMER – used to drive and pull out nails
on wood surfaces
2. MALLET – made up of wood or rubber used to
drive other tools like chisel
3. NAIL SET – used in setting the head of a finishing
nail below the surface of the wood
4. SCREW DRIVER – used to drive and loose screws