A. MEASURING TOOLS
PULL-PUSH-RULE-Flexible tape that slides into a material case and is used to measure irregular and regular shapes
RULER-12-inch or one foot ruler and it is used to make simple measurements
METER STICK-Used to measure a workplace
TRY SQUARE-Squaring, measuring and testing tool used to check adjacent surfaces for squareness
CALIPER-Used to transfer measurement from the rule to the work
B. MARKING TOOLS
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
CHALK LINE-Used to establish a straight line on the surface
DIVIDER-Tool with two metal legs used to lay out an arc circle or step off division of a line
COMPASS-Used to scribe arcs and circle in a metal wood
C. TESTING TOOLS
TRY SQUARE-Tool used in squaring, measuring and testing the squareness of a wood
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
SPIRIT LEVEL-Tool used for testing vertical and horizontal surfaces
PLUMB BOB-Tool used to test the vertical and horizontal surfaces
D. EDGE CUTTING TOOLS
CHISEL-Tool used to trim and shape wood
PLANE-Used to obtain a smooth and flat surface
SPOKE SHAVE-Small plane like tool from irregularly shaped objects
CABINET SCRAPER-Rectangular piece of steel with two cutting angles used for working flat and curved shapes
E. TOOTH CUTTING TOOLS
CROSS-CUT SAW-Hand saw used to cut the wood across the grain
RIPSAW-Hand saw used to cut the wood along the grain
BACKSAW-Hand saw with a metal back and plywood and joinery
COMPASS SAW-Used to cut irregular shapes either in large or small board
TURNING SAW-Used to rip, cross and cut curves in lumber
COPING SAW-U-shaped saw used for cutting irregular shapes in small-board
DOVETAIL SAW-Small back saw with a straight chisel type handle used to cut very fine joints
F. BORING TOOLS
AUGER BIT-Tool used to make holes in wood
EXPANSIVE BIT-Tool used to drill holes of various sizes in wood
DRILL BIT-Used for boring holes either in metals, woods or plastics
G. HOLDING TOOLS
C-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
H. MISCELLANEOUS TOOLS
OIL STONE-Used for sharpening edge cutting tools such as chisel
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 other to form a set