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Technology and
Livelihood Education
CARPENTRY
(Exporatory Course)
Quarter 1- Module 1:
Identify materials and tools for a task

Self-Directed Learning Material

Department of Education-Republic of the Philippines

TLE – Grade 8
Junior High School
Quarter 1 – Module 1: Carpentry Exploratory
First Edition, 2020

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CARPENTRY
(Exploratory Course)
Quarter 1- Module 1:
Identify materials and tools for a task

Introductory Message
 Welcome to the Technology and Livelihood Education Alternative Delivery Mode
(ADM) Module 1 on Carpentry Exploratory!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used
to depict skill, action and purpose. Through this we may learn skills, create and
accomplished products. However, the skills that we are about to learn in this subject
signifies that you as a learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the
relevant competencies and skills at your own pace and time.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
This will give you an idea of the competencies
What I Need to expected to learn in the module.
Know

This part includes an activity that aims to check

What I Know what you already know about the lesson to
take. If you get all the answers correct (100%),
you may decide to skip this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

In this portion, the new lesson will be

What’s New introduced to you in various ways such as
identification of tools, freehand and isometric
drawing, measuring and lay outing.

This section provides a brief discussion of the

What is It lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

This comprises activities for independent

What’s More practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the answers
to the exercises using the Answer Key at the
end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
What I Have sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
Learned what you learned from the lesson.

This section provides an activity, which will

What I Can help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
Do into real life situations or concerns.
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At the end of this module, you will also find:
REFERENCES
The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you
are not alone. We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful
learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it

This module was design and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
nature of Carpentry. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of
students. The lessons arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course.

The module is divided into five lessons, namely:

Lesson 1- Prepare Construction Materials and Tools
Lesson 2- Maintain Tools and Equipment (MT)
Lesson 3- Perform Mensuration and Calculation (MC)
Lesson 4- Interpret Drawings and Plans (ID)
Lesson 5: Practice Occupational Health and Safety Procedure (OSH)
After going through this module, you are expected to:

 identify materials and tools for a task;

 know how request appropriate materials and tools;
 receive and inspect materials;
 check condition of tools and equipment;
 perform basic preventive maintenance;
 identify measuring instruments;
 convert measurements and calculations;
 analyze signs, symbols and data;
 interpret technical drawings and plans;
 apply freehand sketching;
 identify hazards and risks;
 control hazards and risks;
 maintain occupational health and safety awareness;

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 What I Need to Know

LESSON I

PREPARE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS (UT)

CONTENT STANDARDS
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the underlying principles in
the preparation of carpentry tools and construction materials.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The learner independently prepares carpentry tools and construction
materials based on industry standards.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

LO 1. Identify materials and tools for a task

1.1 Describe tools and materials used in carpentry.

1.2 Prepare tools and materials for a task.

LO 2. Request appropriate materials and tools

2.1 Fill out forms in requesting for carpentry tools and

materials as required for a task.

What I Know
Directions: Select the letter of your answer. Write it on the space provided.

_____1. A fine toothed saw used to cut metals and pipes

a. Cross Cut Saw b. Hack Saw c. Jig Saw d. Rip Saw
_____2. It is a thin cross-laminated sheet of wood.
a. Ash Wood b. Chip Board c. Plywood d. Mahogany wood
_____3. A tool used for vertical alignment
a. Plumb bob b. Pull Push Rule c. Level Bar d. Try Square
_____4. This is made of metal used for fastening woods.
a. Claw Hammerb. Cross Cut Saw c. Screw Driver d. Nail
_____5. It is a powdered substance mixed with water acts as binder of
aggregate. a. Cement b. Gravel c. Sand d. Plywood

What’s In

Write the uses of each carpentry tools:

Carpentry Tools Name Uses

What’s New
In this lesson, you will describe the materials and tools according to their
description per job requirement in carpentry.
 Materials:
PICTURE NAME PURPOSE
sawn Timber
Lumber
Nails Made of metal used for fastening
woods
A powdered substance which when
Cement mixed with water acts as binder of
aggregate
It is a fine, dry, gritty substance mixed
Sand
with water.
It is a thin cross laminated sheet of
Plywood
wood
Gravel A coarse aggregate
MEASURING TOOLS
Picture Name of Tools Uses
A Flexible tape that slides into a
Pull-Push
material case and used to measure
Rule
irregular and regular shapes.
A 12-inch or one foot rule and it is used
Ruler
to take/make simple measurements
Meter Stick used to measure a work piece
It is for squaring, measuring and testing
Try Square tool used to check adjacent surfaces for
squareness.
It used to transfer measurements from
Caliper
the rule to the work.
MARKING TOOLS
Picture Name of Tools Uses
Pencil It used to layout or mark cutting lines.

A wood or metal tool consisting of a

Marking Gauge beam, head and a point used to mark a
line parallel to the grain of the wood.
Chalk Line A tool used to establish a straight line
on a surface.
Divider A tool with two metal legs used to
layout an arc circle or step off division
on a line.
Compass It used to scribe arcs and circle in a
metal
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TESTING TOOLS
Picture Name of Tools Uses
Try Square A tool used in squaring, measuring and
testing the squareness of a wood.
Steel Square A framing square used to mark out the
 work for squaring and checking of
angles.
Spirit Level A tool used for testing vertical and
horizontal surfaces.
Plumb bob A tool used to test the vertical and
horizontal surfaces
D. Edge Cutting Tools
Picture Name of Tools Uses
Chisel A tool used to trim and shape wood

Plane A tool used to obtain a smooth and flat

surface.
Spoke A small plane like tool from irregularly
shave shaped objects.
Cabinet A rectangular piece of steel with two
scraper cutting edges used for working flat and
curved shapes.
Tooth Cutting Tools
Picture Name of Tools Uses
Cross Cut Saw A handsaw used to cut the wood across
the grain.
Rip-saw A handsaw used to cut the wood along
the grain.
Back Saw A handsaw with a metal back, plywood,
and joinery.
Compass Saw A tool use to cut irregular shape either
in large or small board.
Circular Saw A used to rip, cross and cut curves in
lumber.
Coping Saw A u-shaped saw used for cutting
irregular shape in small board.
A small back saw with a straight chisel
Dovetail Saw type handle used to cut very fine joints.
Boring Tools
Picture Name of Tools Uses
Auger bit A tool used to make hole in woods.
Expansive A tool used to drill holes of various sizes
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in woods.
Drill Bit A tool used for boring holes in either
metals, woods or plastics.
Holding Tools
Picture Name of Tools Uses
C- Clamp A tool used for holding together pieces
of lumber while working.
Bench Vise A tool used to hold any materials or
tools in place.
Bar Clamp A tool used to hold large boards or
 frames together while assembling or
gluing.
Driving Tools
Picture Name of Tool Uses
Claw Hammer It used to drive and pull out nails on
wooden surfaces.
Mallet A tool made out of wood or rubber
used to drive other tools like chisel.
A tool used in setting the head of a
Nail Set finishing nail below the surface of the
wood
Screw Driver It is use to drive and loose screws.

Miscellaneous Tools
Picture Name of Tools Uses
A tool use for sharpening edge-cutting
Oil Stone tools such as chisel.
It is use to smoothen metal and wood
Files surfaces.
Paint Brush A tool use to apply paint or varnish
on wood surfaces
It used to bend the upper half of
Saw Set each tooth to one side or the other to
form a set.
Picture Name of Tools Uses
Sander A portable power tool used for
sanding furniture pieces.

Router A tool used for shaping surfaces and

edges of furniture parts.

A power tool used primarily for

Jigsaw cutting curved or irregular shapes of
wood surfaces.
A power saw used for many types of
cutting, particularly on large panel
Circular saw stock.
A power drill, which used to drill
Electric Drill holes
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perform a multitude of tasks.

What Is It
TYPES AND USES OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS AND TOOLS

This lesson will enable you to identify materials and tools applicable to a
specific job in carpentry.

MATERIALS USES

Nails Construction/Carpentry
Screw Construction/Carpentry
G.I wire Construction/Carpentry
Cement Construction/Carpentry
Sand Construction/Carpentry
Gravel Construction/Carpentry
Water Construction/Carpentry
G. I Sheet Construction/Carpentry
TOOLS USES

Saw Cutting lumber or board

Tri-Square Testing squareness
Level hose Testing level
Level bar Testing level
Hammer Driving nails
Chisel Cutting
Plane Smoothing
Drill bit Drilling/Boring holes
Oil stone Sharpening

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 What’s More
A. Directions: Choose your answer from the box.
Plywood Sand Triangle File claw Hammer Crow bar
Cement Pull Push Rule Lumber Rip Saw Plumb bob
Try Square Level Bar Cross Cut Saw Electric Drill Hack Saw

______1. It is a thin cross-laminated sheet of wood.

______2. This is made of metal used for fastening.
______3. It is a powdered substance mixed with water.
______4. It is a fine, dry, gritty substance mixed with water.
______5. It is a sawn timber.
______6. A tool used for measuring long distances.
______7. A tool used for driving and pulling out nails.
______8. It is a tool used for cutting along the grain.
______9. A tool used for vertical alignment.
______10. It is a tool used to test the squareness of a stock.
______11. A tool used in checking vertical and horizontal position.
______12. A tool used as a lever either to force to remove nails.
______13. A tool primarily used for making round holes or driving
fasteners.
______14. A tool used for cutting across the grain
______15. A fine toothed saw used to cut metals and pipes

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 Request appropriate materials and tools

REQUISITION PROCEDURE

SAMPLE OF A REQUISITION FORM

Suggested Project: Bulletin Board DATE :
Balance Requisition Materials and Unit price Total
on Hand Unit Description
Quantity
2 Piece 1 ‘’ Plywood 700.00 1400.00
1 Liter Stain Maple 150.00 150.00
1 Kilo Finishing Nail 1 ½ 60.00 60.00
1 Foot Sand Paper 50.00 50.00
1 Liter QDE Boysen 200.00 200.00
(Green)
1 Liter Lacquer Thinner 90.00 90.00
1 Piece Paint Brush 2” 35.00 35.00
1995.00
_____________ _______________ ____________
REQUISITIONER SUPPLYOFFICER SHOP TEACHER

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 What I Have Learned

Carpentry is a skilled trade and a craft in which the primary work performed is the
cutting, shaping and installation of building materials during the construction of
buildings, ships, timber bridges, concrete formwork and Carpentry is a trade that gives
people the ability to make things with their hands. There are many different forms of
carpentry which means you have plenty of options for a career and, as things stand,
there is plenty of demand for skilled carpenters.

 Bill – a statement of payment due to goods and services

 Damage – a destruction, injury, or harm to a person or thing
 Job – a piece of work of a definite extent or character for a set of fee
 Material – a stuff upon which a thing is made
 Quantity – a number, amount in size
 Requisition – act of requiring something to be furnished; a written request for
something authorized but not made available automatically
 Tool – a simple implement, as a hammer, saw, and spade chisel etc. used in work
 Work – something made or accomplished

They are the foundational skills every woodworker should know.

 Understand How Wood Works and Behaves. ...
 Sharpen Saws, Planes, and Chisels. ...
 Use a Hand Plane. ...
 Prep Lumber With Hand Tools. ...
 Cut a Mortise and Tenon Joint. ...
 Cut Dovetail Joints. ...
 Finish Your Furniture.

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 What I can do

Directions: Accomplish the requisition form. Use another sheet for this activity.
SAMPLE OF A REQUISITION FORM

Suggested Project: Bulletin Board DATE:

Balance on Requisition Materials and Unit Price Total

Hand Quantity Unit Description

Teacher examines and inspects the output by using the following scoring guide

Criteria for Rating:

1. Accuracy 40%
2. Observance of the sequence of steps 30%
3. Readability of Information 20%
4. Neatness of work 10%
100%

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 ASSESSMENT
Directions: Select the letter of your answer. Write it on the space provided.
_____1. A fine toothed saw used to cut metals and pipes
a. Cross Cut Saw b. Hack Saw c. Jig Saw d. Rip Saw
_____2. It is a thin cross-laminated sheet of wood.
a. Ash Wood b. Chip Board c. Plywood d. Mahogany wood
_____3. A tool used for vertical alignment.
a. Plumb bob b. Pull Push Rule c. Level Bar d. Try Square
_____4. This is made of metal used for fastening woods.
a.Claw Hammer b. Cross Cut Saw c. Screw Driver d. Nail
_____5. It is a powdered substance mixed with water acts as binder of aggregate.
a. Cement b. Gravel c. Sand d. Plywood
_____6. It is a fine, dry, gritty substance found in the shore mixed with water.
a. Cement b. Gravel c. Sand d. Plywood
7. A tool primarily used for making round holes or driving fasteners.
a. Electric Drill b. Chisel c. Nail d. Screw Driver
_____8. It is a sawn timber.
a. Ash Wood b. Chip Board c. Lumber d. Plywood
_____9. A tool used for measuring long distances.
a. Level bar b. Pull Push Rule c. Ruler d. Try Square
_____10. A tool used for driving and pulling out nails.
a . Ball Peen Hammer b. Claw Hammer c. Jack Hammer d. Screw Driver
_____11. It is a tool used for cutting along the grain.
a. Claw Hammer b. Cross Cut Saw c. Rip Saw d. Nail
_____12. It is a tool used to test the squareness of a stock.
a. Plumb bob b. Pull Push Ruler c. Level Bar d. Try Square
_____13. A tool used in checking vertical and horizontal position.
a. Plumb bob b. Pull Push Rule c. Level Bar d. Try Square
14. A tool used as a lever either to force to remove nails.
a. Claw Hammer b. Crow Bar c. Screw Driver d. Nail
_____15. A tool primarily used for making round holes or driving fasteners.
a. Electric Drill b. Chisel c. Nail d. Screw Driver
_____16. A tool used for holding a work piece amid hand tasks.
a. Bench vise b. Claw Hammer c. C-Clamp d. Pliers
_____17. A tool used in destruction work, for breaking through drywall
a. Bench vise b. Claw Hammer c. Sledge Hammer d. Triangular File
_____18. A device typically used to hold a wood or metalwork piece, and often
used in, but are not limited to, carpentry and welding
a. Bench vise b. Claw Hammer c. C-Clamp d. Pliers
_____19. This is made of metal used for fastening.
a. Bench vise b. Claw Hammer c. Sledge Hammer d. Triangular File
_____20. A tool used for loosening and tightening screws.
a. Ball Peen Hammer b. Chisel c. Claw Hammer d. Screw Driver
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 Additional Activities
A.

B.

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ANSWER KEY

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References:

FELY L. MANUEL, Ph. D. Head Teacher III Officer-In-Charge Cabarroguis National School of
Arts and Trades Division of Quirino, Region 02 and ORLANDO E. MANUEL, Ph. D. Officer-
In-Charge, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Division of Quirino, Region 02, K to 12
Basic education Curriculum TLE Learning Module Carpentry production, Learning Exploratory
Course for Grade 7/8

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