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Supplementary Learning
Material in CARPENTRY 10
Tools for Installing Formworks
Components

Lesson 5: Power Tools (TLE_IACP10IF Ia-j-1)

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Before you start answering the SLeM, I want you to set aside other tasks that will
disturb you while enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to
successfully enjoy the objectives of this kit. Have fun!

1. Follow carefully all the contents and instructions indicated in every page of
this SLeM.
2. Write on your notebook or any writing pad the concepts about the lessons.
Writing enhances learning that is important to develop and keep in mind.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the SLeM.

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 4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers.
5. Analyze conceptually the posttest and apply what you have learned

Parts of the SLeM

1. Expectations - These are what you will be able to know completing the
lessons in the SLeM.
2. Pre-test - This will measure your prior knowledge and the concepts to be
mastered throughout the lesson.
3. Looking Back - This section will measure what learnings and skills that you
understand from the previous lesson.
4. Brief Introduction- This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
5. Activities- These are activities designed to develop critical thinking and other
competencies. This can be done with or without a partner depending on the
nature of the activity
6. Remember - This section summarizes the concepts and applications of the
lessons.
7. Checking your Understanding – It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
8. Posttest - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire
SLeM.

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Amado D. Suarez Jr. (Master Teacher I)

Format Evaluator: Paul Janssen Alva
Language Evaluator: Jerico F. Tavera
Content Evaluator: Benidict Sembrano
Amado D. Suarez Jr.
Reviewer:
Management Team:
School Head: Dr. Eladio H. Escolano
Department Chairman: Amelia B. Lintag
Subject LR Coordinator: Marilyn D. Apolonio
Maricel S. Oliva
School Assistant LR Coordinator: Jewel T. Baraquil

Lesson 5: Power Tools (TLE_IACP10IF Ia-j-1)

Expectation
The students are expected to:

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 1. identify the different types of power tools used in carpentry;
2. select the right tool for different carpentry task;
3. recognize the function of power tools; and
4. observe proper operation in using power tools.

Pretest
Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and understand the statements/questions below. Write the letter
of the correct answer on a separate answer sheet.
1. It is used to bore holes in building material and use batteries as a source of
power.
A. cordless drill B. hand drill C. electrical drill D. ratchet brace
2. A power tool widely used on construction sites for cutting timber and sheet
materials such as plywood and chipboard.
A. circular saw B. cross cut saw C. drop saw D. jig saw
3. Which of the following is used to cut curved shapes into materials such as
timber, metal and plastic?
A. band saw B. jig saw C. miter saw D. table saw
4. A powerful and made of revolving abrasive belt, designed to strip wood as fast as
possible.
A. belt sander B. disc sander C. drum sander D. finishing sander
5. What tool is used to make even and level cuts on both straight and curved
edges, and can replicate those cuts on multiple pieces of wood?
A. circular saw B. power planer C. router D. trimmer

Looking Back

MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Directions: Read and understand the statements/questions below. Write the letter
of the correct answer on a separate answer sheet.
1. A type of plane that is designed to cut end grain.
A. block plane B. jack plane C. side plane D. shoulder plane
2. It is a tool used to drill holes anywhere, as they do not need electricity to power
them.
A. electrical drill B. expansive bit C. puncher D. ratchet brace

3. What tool is used in setting out for creating temporary straight lines?
A. chalk line B. sliding t bevel C. spirit level D. water hose level
4. A tool used to transfer points vertically, and for checking that a surface is plumb
upright.
A. carpenter square B. marking gauge C. plum bob D. wrecking bar
5. They were used for drilling holes up to 6 mm in diameter.
A. auger bit B. electrical drill C. hand drill D. scriber

Brief Introduction

These days, power tools have primarily replaced hand tools because they
allow site carpenters and bench joiners to work speedily and effectively with greater
precision. Power tools are available with a variety of power sources including main
power, battery and compressed air. Carpenters use a selection of power tools to

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cut, shape and install timber in building construction and fit-out. There are several
groups of power tools, each designed to carry out a particular purpose of task. They
are usually available in a range of shapes and sizes.
Cordless drills are electrical tools which are primarily used for two purposes.
Firstly, they put holes in wood, walls or other rough surfaces. Secondly, they fix
screws and fasteners onto surfaces.
Advantages of Cordless Drills:
● Are suitable where there is no main power available.

● Are easy to set up when you’re drilling one or two holes.

● Are secure and can be used in damp conditions.

● Have no power cables so there is no risk of electric shock.

● They have limited battery life. Lithium-ion batteries are now quick to charge
that can be used for almost 12 hours with batteries that can be hand
carried.

Hammer drills are used to drill holes in masonry .They have a built-in mechanism
which creates a vibrating action within the drilling bit as the bit turns, it chisels its
way into the masonry
Rotary hammer drills are very heavy-duty drills designed for drilling into
masonry. They have a more powerful hammering action than a daily hammer drill.

Types of bits
Twist bits are foremost common drill bits used by carpenters, because they’re very
versatile and may be used on wood, metal or plastic.
Spade bits are general purpose drill bits used for drilling larger holes into timber.
Spade bits are generally available in sizes starting from 6–38 mm in diameter.
Power auger bit is another general purpose drilling bit used for drilling larger
holes into timber. The advantage of the power auger is that it produces clean-sided
holes.
Dowel bit are specialist bits used to drill holes for the insertion of wooden dowels.
These bits are generally available in diameters of 6 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm.
Forstner bits are utilized in a drill press (an upright-standing, fixed drill which
will be mounted on a cabinet or to the floor). Forstner bits are generally available in
sizes starting from 10–50 mm in diameter.
Countersink bits are used to produce a countersunk or tapered recess which is
used to accommodate screw heads. Countersink bits are often used on timber,
plastic or metal, and are generally available in diameters of 10 mm, 13 mm and 19
mm.
Masonry bits are used to drill holes in brickwork and concrete. Masonry bits are
generally available in sizes starting from 4–25 mm in diameter.

Operation: Step in using cordless drill.

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 Step 4 Reduce the
Step 3 Hold the drill firmly pressure on the drill when
and begin drilling. Remove nearing the end of the
the bit on a regular basis operation, to avoid
to clear the dust and to accident such as
avoid overheating. ‘snatching’ or ‘grabbing’.

Circular saw it’s widely used on construction sites for cutting timber and sheet
materials such as plywood and chipboard. The circular saw is used primarily for
ripping and cross-cutting, but it can also be adjusted to perform a number of other
operations such as grooving, rebating and trenching as well as making beveled and
compound cuts.
Operation: Steps in using circular saw

Step 1 Rest the front of the
base plate on the timber
before starting a cut.
Step 2 Hold the saw in both
hands and pull the trigger to
start the saw. Allow the saw to
reach full speed before you
start to cut the timber.

Step 3 Feed the saw blade Step 4 At the end of the

into the timber slowly. Allow saw cut. Allow the
the saw blade to do the work – 5 blade to complete the
do not force the cut. The blade
guard should automatically
cut before you release
retract as you move the saw the trigger. The blade
 Step 3 When cutting, Step 4 at the end of the cut,
allow the blade to do the release the trigger and allow
work. Do not force the cut the blade to stop moving
especially on curves as before you lift it from the work
cutting too quickly may piece.
cause the blade to wander
orsander
Orbital break. (also known as finishing sanders) sands in a circular motion, and
are used to achieve a fine, smooth finish on timber surfaces. They are not
suitable for ‘flushing off’ joints or removing wood quickly.

Operation: Steps in using

Sander

Step 2 Raise the sander off

Step 1 Start the sander before from the timber before stopping
bringing it into touch with the it to prevent damaging the work
work piece to avoid the sander piece.
run out of control.

Step 3 Keep the sander Step 4 Moving the sander

constantly moving because allows you to see what you are
holding it in one place will doing to the work piece.
cause it to sand a hollow in
the job.

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Electric planes are regularly used on construction sites for
planing the edges of doors during the fitting process. They can
also be used to perform operations such as chamfering
(removing the corner of a piece of timber on an angle) and
rebating (taking a square recess out of the corner of a piece of

Step 1 Place the front of the
plane on the lumber and see to
it that the cutting edges are not
in contact with the wood.
Step 2 Pull the trigger and
permit the blades to succeed
in full speed. At the
beginning of the cut, the
pressure should get on the
front of the plane.

Step 3 Continue pressure on Step 4 At the end of the cut

the front handle and push the
plane gradually along the
wood to make a superior
quality finish. The load need
to get on the facade of the
plane.
transfer the pressure onto the
rear of the plane. Failure to do
this will result in the ends of
the timber being rounded off.

Routers and trimmers are versatile power tools which are

widely employed by site carpenters and bench joiners to
chop and finish edges, and hollow areas in material.
Operation: Steps in using a Router

Step 1 Place the router on the

Step 2 Start the motor and
timber and make sure the
permit the bit to succeed
cutters are not in touch with
in maximum speed.
the timber. Hold the router
with both hands at all times.
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 Step 3 Move the router cutter
at a controlled pace. Moving
the router puts unnecessary
pressure on the motor, but
remember that if you move the
router too slowly, it can cause
burns to the surface of the
timber.
Step 4 If you’re employing
a router to make a molding
within the frame, the router
should be run around the
inside of the frame in a
clockwise direction.

Pneumatic nail guns

Pneumatic (air-powered) nail guns are used widely within the construction
industry to drive fixings like nails and staples into building materials. Although
there’s a good sort of types and sizes of nail guns, all of them work on an
identical principle – once you pull the trigger, a pulse of compressed gas operates a
piston, pushing a plunger which punches the fixing into the material. It’s just a
matter of selecting the proper nail gun for the work.

Operation: Steps in using a Nail gun

Step 1 Do not operate the Step 2 Always fire test nail

trigger until the bottom plate into a piece of scrap timber to
of the nail gun is in make sure that the air
touch with the pressure is correctly adjusted
material being fix. to suit the work.

Step 4 Remove the nail gun

Step 3 Maintain a firm grip on
being fixed and disconnect it
the nail gun and apply
from the air supply.
pressure to the material.

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 E. Activities
Activity 1 Directions: Analyze the given tasks in Column A and fill Column B with
its corresponding power tools. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Activity 1. Identifying Power Tools

Identify the tools to complete the following task
Carpentry Tasks Type of Power tools
Task 1: Fasten the frame of the cabinet.
Task 2: Provide the exact psi needed by a
power tool.
Task 3: Cut the timber and make a groove.

Task 4: Smooth the surface of a timber.

Task 5: Design the edges of wood.
Task 6: Bore holes for the cabinet handle.

Task 7: Cut circular shape in window frame.

Task 8: Smooth timber for preparation of
applying finishing material.
Task 9: Drill a hole in a concrete wall.
Task 10: Bore a hollow hole in the cabinet door
for concealed hinges.

Activity 2 Working With Other Trades

People
Directions: Analyze the following problems.
Write your answer/recommendation on a
separate sheet of paper.
Case 1. Berto is using a pneumatic nail gun
to assemble a decking area.
The decking is 50 strips of decking wide and 8
meters long. Each meter length of decking
requires 16 nails.
If there are 100 nails in one strip of nails, how
many strips of nails will
Berto have to order for the job? Allow 10%
extra strips for waste.
Activity 3 Maintenance
Case 2. Zeus is testing to utilize a
pneumatic nail gun on a door frame of a
cabinet, but it isn’t working properly and
keeps clogging. He thinks it probably needs
lubricating but isn’t sure how to do it, and he
can’t find the manufacturer’s instructions for
the nail gun. He just wants the gun fixed,
because his job has to be finished today and
he’s already delayed with his time frame.
What should Zeus do to get the nail gun

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fixed? Write the steps you think he should
take.

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Checking Your Understanding

Activity 5 Communicating In a Noisy Environment

Directions: Read carefully the following questions. Write your answer on a separate sheet
of paper.
1. Noise levels are often high on a building site or during a workshop. How are you
able to communicate safely with others when the workplace is noisy?

2. Think back to what you recognize about safety in reference to power tools.
What does one think are the most risks involved using power tools?

H. Post Test
Multiple Choice
Directions: Read and understand the statements/questions below. Write the letter
of the correct answer on a separate answer sheet.

1. It is used to bore holes in building material and use batteries as a source of

power.
A. cordless drill B. hand drill C. electrical drill D. ratchet brace
2. A power tool widely used on construction sites for cutting timber and sheet
materials such as plywood and chipboard.
A. circular saw B. cross cut saw C. drop saw D. jig saw
3. Which of the following is used to cut curved shapes into materials such as
timber, metal and plastic?
A. band saw B. jig saw C. miter saw D. table saw
4. A powerful and made of revolving abrasive belt, designed to strip wood as fast as
possible.
A. belt sander B. disc sander C. drum sander D. finishing sander
5. What tool is used to make even and level cuts on both straight and curved
edges, and can replicate those cuts on multiple pieces of wood?
A. circular saw B. power planer C. router D. trimmer

References
Fajardo, Max B. Jr., Simplified Methods on Building Construction 2000 Edition 24
Bell St. Filinvest Homes II Batasan hills, Quezon City 5138 T trading pp. 61-84
Department of Training and Workforce Development Use Carpentry Tools and
Equipment Certificate II IN Building and Construction 2016 pp. 97-145

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