Lesson 2: Boring Tools
What are Boring Tools?
- This is the process of enlarging a hole that has already been drilled (or cast).
There are 3 types of Bits:
Auger Bit
- Tool used to make a hole in wood.
Expansive Bit
- Tool used to drill holes of various sizes in wood.
Drill Bit
- Tool used for boring holes either in metals, wood or plastic.
Holding Tools
C-clamp
- Used for holding together pieces of lumber while working.
Bench vise
- Used to hold materials or tools in place.
Miscellaneous Tools
Oil Stone
- Used for sharping edge cutting tools such as “Chisel”.
File or Rasp
- Used for smoothening metal and wood surfaces.
Paint Brush
- Used to apply paint or varnish.
Power Tools
Sander
- Portable power tool used for sanding furniture pieces.
Jigsaw
- Used primarily for cutting curved or irregular and shapes from wood surfaces.
Circular Saw
- Used for many types of cutting particularly on large panel stock.
Electric Drill
- Used to drill holes in various materials.
What is Personal Protective Equipment? (PPE)
- To minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace inguries and illnesses.
Results from:
● Contact with Chemical
● Physical
● Electrical
● Mechanical
● Any other workplace hazards
PPE items:
● Gloves
● Safety glasses
● Shoes
● Earplugs/muffs
● Hard hats
● Respirators/Coreralls
● Vest and full body suits
Goggles
- To protect your eyes from harmful liquids.
Ear protectors
- To protect your ears against frequency noises.
Face mask
- To prevent inhalation of paint.
Gloves
- To protect hands while working.
Apron
- To protect the worker against flying debris.
Lesson 3: Carpentry Tools
- Carpentry tools is a device used for Carpentry. Each tool has its own function and is
used by carpenters.
Hard Tools or Types of Saws:
Crosscut saw
- Saw with a handle at each end, used for cutting across the grain of Timber.
Hack Saw
- Consists of a tough blade, wire or chain. Used to cut through material.
Keyhole Saw
- Has smaller and fine blades.
Chisel
- Used for making many things. Making a hole in a part of wood to make a joint.
Types of Hammers:
Hammer
- Delivering a blow (a sudden impact). Used for nails, fit parts, metal, and break apart
objects.
Claw Hammer
- Hammer with one side of the head split. Used for extracting nails.
Ball-peer hammer
- “Machenist’s hammer”. Used for metal working.
Sledge hammer
- Large, flat and made of metal. This applies more force than other hammers.
Other tools:
Axe
- For cutting trees or cutting logs.
Jack Plane
- Tool for smoothing.
Block Plane
- Used for planning across the end grain of wood.
Mallet
- Large, usually wooden. Used for hitting a Chisel. Also used for lifting a croquet or polo
ball.
Measuring tools
Tape Measure
- Used for measuring.
Try Square
- Used to check and make right angles in construction work.
Framing Square
- “Steel Square”. Used as a straight edge, finding right angles and making cut-off work.
Sliding T-bevel
- Usually made of plastic or wood. Connected to a metal blade with a wing nut.
Spirit Level
- “Bubble bevel”. Used to indicate whether a surface is Louver (Horizontal) or Plumb
(Vertical)
Calipers
- Compass with inward or outward-facing points.
Marking Tools - process of transferring.
Chalk line
- “Chalk box”. Used to make long straight lines on flat surfaces.
Marking gauge
- “Scratch gauge”. Scribble a line parallel to a reference edge or surface.
Pencil
- For writing and drawing.
Marking knife
- “Stricting knife”. Woodwork layout tool. Used to scribble a line.
