GRADE 9_TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION – CARPENTRY 9_MODULE 1

MODULE 1
Prepare or Stakeout Building Lines (BL)
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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.

Learning competencies: Identify tools and materials for staking out building lines
Prepare tools and materials for staking out building lines
Select appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Objectives: The learners must be able to:

1. Identify the different types of tools and materials used in staking-out building lines.

WHAT DO YOU KNOW?

Let us determine how much you already know about Tools, Materials
and Equipment for Staking-Out Building Lines. Take this pre-test.

IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the tool materials asked for. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
________________1. It is used to drive pegs for stake-out
________________2. It is used to check the verticalness
________________3. It is used to layout measurements
________________4. It is used to check squareness
________________5. It is used to drive and pull out nails
________________6. It is used to check the levelness
________________7. It is used to cut along the grain of wood
________________8. It is used to indicate the sides of a building
________________9. It is used to make pegs for stake-out
________________10. It is used for cutting across the grain of wood.

Now check your answer using the Answer Key. If you got 90 - 100 % of
the items correct, proceed to the next Learning Outcome. If not, do the
next activity/ties again to gain knowledge and skills required for mastery.
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

Read Information Sheet 1.1-4 very well then find out how
much you can remember and how much you learned by doing
the Self-check 1.1-4.

INFORMATION SHEET NO. 1.1-4

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It is very important to identify the name and proper use of each of the various tools we need in our
works. In addition, application on their proper care and maintenance will give you the following
advantages: efficiency of the work, quality speed and accomplishment and accuracy.

Pencils
For more accurate marking and a longer-
lasting point, they can easily be sharpened
to a chisel-point.

FIGURE 15. Pencils

Claw Hammer
Although this tool is basically for nailing and extracting nails, it has also been widely used over
the years by using the side of the head as an alternative to the wooden mallet. The claw is also
used for a limited amount of leverage work, such as separating nailed boards, etc.
Water hose level
It is used to determine the horizontal levelness of a particular
object.
Spirit Level
This is an essential tool for plumbing and leveling operations.
When checking or setting up a level or plumb position, be sure
that the bubble is equally settled between the lines on the vial
for accurate readings.
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FIGURE 17. Water hose level FIGURE 18. Spirit level

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Plumb bob
It is a cone shaped metal suspended on a string used to check the
verticalness of a particular object.

Nylon string
It is used to indicate the sides of
the building.

FIGURE 19. Plumb bob FIGURE 20. Nylon string

Tape Rule FIGURE 21.

Tape rule
This is essential for fast, efficient measuring on site work. For this
type of carrying-rule, sizes vary between 2 m and 10 m. Models with
lockable, power return blades and belt clips, one of 3.5 m and one
of 8 m length are recommended.

Try square
It is used like the steel square but in small works.

FIGURE 22. Try square

Steel square
It is a L-shaped with one arm forming a perfect right angle to the other. It used to check the
squareness of a corner.
FIGURE 23. Steel square

Ripping/Wrecking bar
This is used to pull out long nails. This may be straight or gooseneck. It
has a nail slot for pulling out spikes and wedging apart nailed boards.

FIGURE 24. Wrecking bar

FIGURE 25.
Ax

Ax or Hatchet
An ax or hatchet is used during the staking out operation to sharpen
the ends of batter board posts and corner stakes.
Crosscut Saw

FIGURE 26. This is for cutting timber across the grain. When crosscutting, the saw
Crosscut saw should be at an approximate angle of 45° to the timber.
Bolo
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It is used to cut pegs for stake-out.

FIGURE 27. Bolo
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Sledge hammer
A sledge hammer or maul is needed to sink corner stakes or batter board posts.
Posts or Stakes
Batter board posts are made to the desired lengths from 2 by 4's or 4 by 4's. Corner stakes are made
from 4 by 4's, and batter boards from 1 by 4's or 1 by 6's.
Engineer's Transit or Leveling Instrument
The engineer's transit or leveling instrument is used to establish a proper reference or grade line from
which the builder may build up or down with consistent accuracy as to vertical level.

FIGURE 28. Sledge hammer FIGURE 29. Posts or stakes FIGURE 30. Engineer’s Transit

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the tool materials asked for. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
________________1. It is used to drive pegs for stake-out
________________2. It is used to check the verticalness
________________3. It is used to layout measurements
________________4. It is used to check squareness
________________5. It is used to drive and pull out nails
________________6. It is used to check the levelness
________________7. It is used to cut along the grain of wood
________________8. It is used to indicate the sides of a building
________________9. It is used to make pegs for stake-out
________________10. It is used for cutting across the grain of wood.
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HOW MUCH HAVE YOU LEARNED?

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. Enumerate tools and equipment for staking - out building lines.
________________________________________________________________________________
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2. Why is it important to know the name and proper use of each of the various tools we need in
our works?
________________________________________________________________________________
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3. When we must use the wrecking bar?
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4. When do we use plumb bob?
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5. How are we going to use the water hose level?
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Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

REFERENCES:

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https://inspectapedia.com/structure/Essex-Board-Tables.jpg
Carpenter, Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Headquarters, Dec 31,
1971
Competency-based learning material,Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority, Jacobo Z. Gonzales Memorial School of Arts and Trades, San Antonio,
Biñan City

CONGRATULATIONS! You did a great job!

That is all for today in TLE Carpentry.
Be prepared for next lesson. Good luck!
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MODULE 1
Prepare or Stakeout Building Lines (BL)

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Tools, Materials and Activity 1:

Equipment for Staking-Out DIRECTIONS: Identify each picture what type of
construction drawing it is. Choose the correct

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answer in the box below.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

7. 8. 9. 10

SLEDGE HAMMER CLAW HAMMER CROSSCUT SAW BOLO

ENGINEER’S TRANSIT STEEL SQUARE TRY SQUARE PLUMB BOB

SPIRIT LEVEL TAPE RULE POSTS OR STAKES HATCHET

Excellent 10
Very Good 9
Good 8
Fair 5–7
Poor 0–4
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Tools, Materials and Activity 2:

Equipment for Staking-Out DIRECTIONS: Find the crossword puzzle with the
words missing from the sentences below. Match

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the number of the sentence to the boxes placed
across or down the grid. If filled out correctly, the
words will fit neatly into the puzzle.

ACROSS:
2. This ______________saw is use for cutting timber across the grain.
3. A _____________ hammer or maul is needed to sink corner stakes or batter board posts
5.____________string is used to indicate the sides of the building.
7.__________ is used to cut pegs for stake-out
8. Batter board posts are made to the desired lengths from 2 by 4's or 4 by 4's. Corner ________ are made from
4 by 4's, and batter boards from 1 by 4's or 1 by 6's.
9. The____________ is also used for a limited amount of leverage work, such as separating nailed boards, etc.

DOWN:
1. _____________ is used during the staking out operation to sharpen the ends of batter board posts and
corner stakes.
4. This spirit __________is an essential tool for plumbing and leveling operations.
6. _________is used for more accurate marking and a longer-lasting point, they can easily be sharpened to a
chisel-point
10. Water________level is used to determine the horizontal levelness of a particular object.

Excellent 9 – 10
Very Good 7–8
Good 5–6
Fair 3–4
Poor 0–2