Prepared by:

LAURENCE C. FABIALA
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CARPENTRY 9
Module

11 TYPES AND USES OF MATERIALS

AND TOOLS

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CONTENT STANDARD

• The learner demonstrates an understanding in staking out building lines.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• The learner independently prepares materials and stakes out building

lines in carpentry based on construction standards.
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LEARNING COMPETENCIES

LO 1. Prepare tools, equipment and materials for staking out building lines
1.1 Identify tools and materials for staking out building lines
1.2 Prepare tools and materials for staking out building lines
1.3 Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

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Lesson

1 Types and functions of testing tools

This lesson will tell you about types and functions of testing tools. After going through
this lesson, you are expected to:
✓ Identify different types of testing tools.

What Do You Already Know?

Let us determine how much you already know take this test.

Direction: Match column A with column B., choose the letter of the correct answer and
write it in your notebook.

Column A Column B
____1. A square made of flat steel throughout. A. Framing Square

____2. A square with sliding and adjustable blade that B. Plastic Hose
could be set to any angle.
____3. It is used for both guiding and testing the work C. Combination Square
to a vertical or horizontal position

____4. A combination of 45o and 90o in one set D. Tongue

____5. The most accurate tool for guiding work in E. Level Bar
establishing a horizontal level.
____6. A square with blades ranging from 6-12” F. Combined Try & Miter
Square
____7. A metal used to check or obtain a vertical line G. Plumb Bob

____8. A square with blades permanently set at 45 H. Sliding T-Bevel

degree

____9. The shorter and narrower part of the framing I. Miter Square
square
____10. A square whose head can be slide and clamped J. Body
at any desired distance from the blade.

K. Try Square

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What you need to know?

Read comprehensively and study carefully lesson 1 then find out how much you
can remember and how much you learned by doing the activities below.

Good carpentry work demands accuracy in measurement. This could be done

only with the aid of various testing tools to accomplish a precise and quality work.

It is important to know the various testing tools and how to use them properly.
They may cause accidents if proper care and use are not observed. Using proper tools in
the proper job can prolong their use.

Types of Testing Tools and their Uses

1. Square is a 90degree standard right angle sometimes called try square used for
testing squareness of work.
Types of Squares

A. Try square is a square with blade ranging from 6 inches to 12 inches.

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B. Miter square is a square with blade permanently set at 45degree.

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C. Combined try and miter square is a combination of 45degree and 90degree in one
set.

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D. Combined square is similar in appearance to try square only that the head can be
slide and clamped at any desired distance from the blade. It is also provided with a
meter and level guide.

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E. Sliding T-bevel is like try square with sliding and adjustable blade that could be set
any angle.

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F. Framing or steel square is used effectively on various framing works.

Parts of Framing Square:

A. Body is the longer and wider part
B. Tongue is the shorter and narrower part of the square
C. Face is the side visible when the square is held by the tongue with the left
hand and the body pointing to the right.
D. Heel is the point at which the tongue and body meet on the outside edge.

2. Level bar is used for both guiding and testing the work to a vertical or horizontal
position.

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3. Plastic hose with water is one of the best and accurate tools for guiding work in
establishing a horizontal level.

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4. Plumb bob is a cone-shaped metal suspended on a string used to check or obtain a

vertical line.

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How Much Have You Learned?

Multiple Choices. Direction: Read the question carefully and choose the correct
answer, write the answer in your answer sheet.

1. Patrick is looking for a square with blade ranging from 6 inches to 12 inches. Which
tool should he looks for?
A. Try square C. Steel square
B. Miter square D. Sliding t-bevel

2. which of the following is used for both guiding and testing the work to a vertical or
horizontal position?
A. Combination square C. Spirit level
B. Sliding t-bevel D. Water Hose level

3. Which of the following is NOT a part of steel square?

A. Body C. Tongue
B. Wedge D. Heel

4. Which is like try square with sliding and adjustable blade that could be set any
angle?
A. Plumb Bob C. Spirit level
B. Sliding t-bevel D. Water Hose level

5. Which is similar in appearance to try square only that the head can be slide and
clamped at any desired distance from the blade. It is also provided with a meter and
level guide?
A. Sliding t-bevel C. Spirit level
B. Combination square D. Water Hose level

6. It is like try square with sliding and adjustable blade that could be set any angle.
A. Water Hose Level C. Spirit level
B. Sliding t-bevel D. Water Hose level

7. It is a cone-shaped metal suspended on a string used to check or obtain a vertical

line.
A. Plumb Bob C. Spirit level
B. Sliding t-bevel D. Water Hose level

8. It is the side visible when the square is held by the tongue with the left hand and the
body pointing to the right.
A. Face C. Heel
B. Body D. Tongue

9. Which of the following testing tools is used in checking the work both in horizontally
and vertically?
A. Sliding t-bevel C. Spirit level
B. Water Hose level D. Plumb Bob

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10. What tool is being used when transferring the oriented line to the top of the batter
boards?
A. Try square C. Spirit level
B. Water Hose level D. Plumb Bob

11. Matthew wants to check if the corner is accurately 85degree, what kind of testing
tool will he used?
A. Water Hose level C. Sliding t-bevel
B. Spirit level D. Plumb Bob

12. It is the shorter and narrower part of the square.

A. Face C. Heel
B. Body D. Tongue

13. It is used for both guiding and testing the work to a vertical or horizontal position.
A. Combination square C. Spirit level
B. Sliding t-bevel D. Water Hose level

14. What tool is being used when transferring the oriented line to the top of the batter
boards?
A. Try square C. Spirit level
B. Water Hose level D. Plumb Bob

15. It is a 90o standard right angle sometimes called try square used for testing
squareness of work.
A. Try square C. Steel square
B. Miter square D. Sliding t-bevel

ESSAY. Direction: Discuss all the questions comprehensively. Be guided by the rubrics
below.
a. Why the use of testing square is very vital in laying out building lines?
b. What are the different disadvantages of not using proper testing tools in laying
out building lines?

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Congratulations for completing this

module

References:
Learning Module in Industrial Arts-Carpentry 9

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