TLE CARPENTRY 8

• Ruler:

  • 12-inch or one-foot rule
  • Used to take/make simple measurements
• Meter Stick:

  • Used to measure a work piece
• Try Square:

  • Squaring, measuring and testing tool
  • Used to check adjacent surfaces for squareness
• Caliper:

  • Used to transfer measurements from the rule to the work
• Pencil:

  • Used to layout or mark cutting lines
• Marking Gauge:

  • Wood or metal tool consisting of a beam, head, and a point
  • Used to mark a line parallel to the grain of the wood
• Divider:

  • Tool with two metal legs
  • Used to lay-out an arc circle or step off division on a line
• Compass:

  • Used to scribe arcs and circles in metal or wood
• Try Square:

  • Tool used in squaring, measuring, and testing the squareness of wood
• Steel Square:

  • Framing square used to mark out the work for squaring and checking angles
  • Used in the construction of roof framing and large furniture
• Chisel:

  • Tool used to trim and shape wood
• Spoke shave:

  • Small plane-like tool used for irregularly shaped objects
• Cabinet scraper:

  • Rectangular piece of steel with two cutting edges
  • Used for working flat and curved shapes
• Rip-saw:

  • Hand saw used to cut wood along the grain
• Back Saw:

  • Handsaw with a metal back and plywood
  • Used for joinery
• Compass Saw:

  • Used to cut irregular shapes in large or small boards
• Turning Saw:

  • Used to rip, cross, and cut curves in lumber
• Dovetail Saw:

  • Small back saw with a straight chisel-type handle
  • Used to cut very fine joints
• Auger bit:

  • Tool used to make holes in woods
• Expansive bit:

  • Tool used to drill holes of various sizes in woods
• 1. Clamp:

  • Used for holding together pieces of lumber while working
• Bench Vise:

  • Used to hold any materials or tools in place
• Bar Clamp:

  • Used to hold large boards or frames together while assembling or gluing
• Oil Stone:

  • Used for sharpening edge cutting tools such as chisels
• Files:

  • Used to smoothen metal and wood surfaces
• Paint Brush:

  • Used to apply paint or varnish on wood surfaces
• Nail Set:

  • Used to drive the head of nails lower than the surface of wood
• Saw Set:

  • Used to bend the upper half of each tooth to one side or the other to form a set
• Router:

  • Used for shaping surfaces and edges of furniture parts
• Jigsaw:

  • Power tool used primarily for cutting curved or irregular shapes of wood surfaces
• Electric Drill:

  • Power drill used to drill holes in various materials
• Goggles:

  • Used to protect the eyes against flying debris and harmful substances
• Ear Protector:

  • Used to protect the ears against high-frequency noise
• Face Mask:

  • Used to prevent the inhalation of sprayed paint fumes
• Gloves:

  • Used to protect the hands while working
• Apron:

  • Used to protect the worker against flying debris
• Claw Hammer:

  • Used to drive and pull-out nails on wooden surfaces
• Mallet:

  • Made out of wood or rubber
  • Used to drive other tools like chisels
• Screw Driver:

  • Used to drive and loosen screws