Tools

Handicrafts
Learning Target:

I can know the different

tools in handicrafts.
 TOOLS
are any instrument held by
hand used to achieve a
particular task.
A. MEASURING TOOLS
➢these are tools to
measure length and
width using English or
metric system of
measurement
1) TAPE MEASURE
➢ used for
measuring
fabrics; woods

2)METER STICK
➢ a ruler that
is 1m long in cm
and mm
3) PULL-PUSH RULE
➢ measure objects
from 1m-50m long

4) CALIPERS
➢ Instrument for accurate
measuring of
diameter/dimension
B. LINING TOOLS
➢these tools are
used for making
lines to aid in cutting
materials or to indicate
boundaries
1) PENCIL
2)TAILOR’S CHALK
➢ used in fabrics

3) MARKING GAUGES
➢ are used for marking a
depth on wood

4) MARKING KNIFE
➢ used to draw a line for
the saw or chisel
C. TESTING TOOLS

➢these are tools used to

examine accuracy in
measurement, angle or if
materials need to be
leveled
1. SPIRIT LEVEL (PLUMB & LEVEL)
➢ a special tool to fit constructed
materials or anything that you need to
be level
2. T-SQUARE
➢ used for
checking the
accuracy of
right angles

3. SLIDING T-BEVEL
➢ helps to set and
copy angles
D) HOLDING
TOOLS
1) C-CLAMP
➢ used to press pieces
of materials, such as
wood or bamboo

2) VISE
➢ used to hold a piece
of material securely
in place

3) TWEEZERS
➢ used for holding
smaller shells as they
are fastened or
attached to a project
E) DRIVING TOOLS
1) CLAW HAMMER
➢ used to drive and
pull-out nails

2)SMALL HAMMER
➢ used for driving
small pins, nails,
or screws, and for
breaking shells
3) MALLET
➢ used
for driving
a wood
chisel
4) SCREW DRIVER
➢ used
SLOTTED
to
drive
screws in
wood or in
metal PHILLIPS
F) BORING TOOLS
1) HAND DRILL
➢ used to bore
holes through
materials and to
prevent cracking

2) AUGER BIT IN A
RACHET BRACE
➢ used For boring
holes in bamboo
and coconut shell
3) EXPANSIVE BIT
➢ used to bore holes that are 1-2
inches

4) SCRATCH AWL
➢ used for drawing lines, marking off points in
measuring and for boring small holes
G) CUTTING
TOOLS
 I.EDGE-CUTTING
TOOLS
1) SCISSORS
➢ used for cutting
fabrics and threads
2) TIN SNIPS (TIN SHEARS)

used cut tin

materials and tin
sheets.
3) JACK PLANE
➢ used to smoothen
the surface of bamboo
4) RASP FILE
➢ Used to cut away or
smoothen irregularities
in designs or
sharp edges.

5) BOLO
➢ used cut bamboo and
similar materials

6) SPOKESHAVE
➢ used to clean curved
edges of wood or
bamboo
 II. EDGE-CUTTING TOOLS

1) CROSSCUT-SAW
➢ used to cut across
the grain

2. DOVETAIL SAW
➢ used to cut
bamboo into thin
strips
H) FINISHING
TOOLS
1) WHETSTONE
➢ used for sharpening the edge
of cutting tools

2) EMERY WHEEL
used for sharpening
tools, and grinding seashells

3) SANDPAPER
➢ used to smoothen
the rough corners and
edges
 1. What are the
different tools used
in handicrafts?
 2. What is the
importance of
knowing the proper
tools in doing
handicrafts?
3. How does tools in
handicrafts make the
production much
easier?
 How can you show
stewardship in using
the proper tools in
handicrafts?
 Format:
Name:___________ Section:___________

I. TITLE OF THE PROJECT:___________

II. PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT:___________
III. WORKING DRAWING:___________

IV. BILL OF MATERIALS:___________

V. TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED:___________
VI. PROCEDURE:___________
VII. COSTING:___________
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