PROPER

MAINTENANCE
OF HAND
TOOLS
RONNIELYN JHANE DUBLIN
MAINTENANCE OF HAND TOOLS
• Hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches,
hammers, pliers, levels, and wire cutters are standard
household tools often left out in places such as
basements, garages, and tool sheds. Tools are tough
but not indestructible, and exposure to the elements
can take its toll.
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 1. Proper Storage
• 2. Clean Often
• 3. Remember to Regularly Inspect
Your Tools
• 4. Keep Tools Lubricated
• 5. Sharpened Bits = Longer Tool Life
• 6. Let Tools Cool Down
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 1. Proper Storage
• Always store tools in a dry, climate-
controlled environment. Moist and dirty
environments can cause hand tools to rust
and dull, and holding power tools in damp
areas can degrade electrical components
and cause parts to corrode over time. If you
need the extra space, consider gutting your
tool cases.
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 2. Clean often
• It might seem like overkill at first, but be
sure that each of your power tools gets
cleaned every time you finish using it.
Cleaning methods will vary from tool to
tool, but most of the time everyday
cleaning can be as simple as wiping dirt
and dust from the casing.
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 3. Remember to Regularly
Inspect Your Tools
• If you are in the habit of using a power tool
every day, it can be easy to fail to notice
when that tool’s performance gradually
drops over time. Run a few basic
operations with a tool, paying close
attention to warning signs like weaker than
normal power levels, any sort of burning
smell, and strange buzzes and noises
coming from inside the tool.
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 4. Keep Tools Lubricated

• Lubrication is an often neglected
maintenance step that can really drag down
tool performance, causing issues like
chafing that can cause parts to quickly
deteriorate.
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 5. Sharpened Bits = Longer

Tool Life
• By regularly sharpening bits and blades,
you make it easier for your power tools to
work through materials, putting less stress
on the tool’s motor and extending its life.
WHAT TO AVOID IN USING HAND
TOOLS

• Do not use tools for jobs they are not intended

to do.
• Do not apply excessive force or pressure on
tools.
• Do not cut towards yourself when using
cutting tools.
• Do not hold the stock in the palm of your hand
when using a cutting tool or a screwdriver.
BASIC TIPS WHEN USING HAND
TOOLS

• 6. Let Tools Cool Down

• By regularly sharpening bits and blades,
you make it easier for your power tools to
work through materials, putting less stress
on the tool’s motor and extending its life.
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