Maintaining Tools and Equipment

Carpentry Module3
 After working on this module, you
will be able to:

• 1. Check the condition of tools and

equipment.
• 2. Perform basic preventive maintenance.
Direction: Choose the best answer
1. What is the process of reshaping the cutting edge of a tool?
A. Grinding B. honing
C. Jointing D. Whetting

2. What is the process of sharpening edge tools with water on

a waterstone and
oil in an oilstone using the coarse side?
A. Grinding B. honing
C. Jointing D. whetting

3. What is the process of sharpening edge cutting tools after

whetting?
A. Grinding B. honing
C. Jointing D. whetting
4. What is done by running a flat file over the ends of
saw teeth?
A. Filing B. honing
C. Jointing D. setting
5. What is the process of bending the teeth of the saw
slightly outward?
A. Filing B. honing
C. Jointing D. setting

6. What is the actual sharpening of the teeth of a saw?

A. Filing B. honing
C. Jointing D. setting
7. What kind of tool is used in setting the teeth of asaw?
A. File B. plier
C. saw set D. Wrench

8. What kind of tool is used in sharpening the teeth of a saw?

A. File B. plier
C. saw set D. wrench

9. What is a substance introduced between two moving

surfaces to reduce
friction?
A. Alcohol B. lubricant
C. Sealant D. water

15. What is used to encompass lubricating base oil derived

from crude oil?
A. Lanolin B. mineral oil
C. vegetable oil D. water
Module Maintaining Tools and
3 Equipment
LEARNING OUTCOME
1:CHECK CONDITION OF
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT.

1.1 Segregate defective tools from

functional ones.

Classification of Functional /Non-functional Tools

Tools when frequently used will become dull, rusted, worn out or
even broken and damage. Preventive maintenance should always
be practiced to achieve a high efficiency of service and prevent
accident on the part of the user. After several use, tools should be
classified whether functional (can be used for a period of time) or
non-functional at all and to be condemned.
 Classification of Functional Non- Remarks
tools functional
1. Guiding and
Testing tools
a. Try square Good condition
b. Combination square Good condition
c. Level bar Good condition
d. Hose Level Good condition
2. Marking tools
a. Chalk line Tangled string Repair
b. Lead pencil
c. Scratch awl Good condition
3. Measuring
tools
a. Zigzag rule Good condition
b. Push-pull rule Broken spring Condemned
b. Marking gauge Good
condition
a.
4. Bar clamp
Holding tools Good condition
b. Bench vise Good condition
5.Tooth cutting tools
a. Cross cut saw
Loosen screw Repair
b. Rip saw Dull Sharpen
c. Keyhole saw Dull Sharpen
6. Sharp-edge
cutting tools Sharpen
a. Chisel Dull
b. Gouge Dull Sharpen
7. Rough Facing
Tools
Activity 1.1: Self-Assessment
Directions: On your TLE notebook, copy the table below. Then, give the
appropriate remarks for the tools listed.

Name of Tools Condition Remarks

1. Push-pull rule Broken spring
2. Cross cut saw Stick to the wood
3. Wooden plane Dull
4. Chisel Knick
5. Claw hammer Broken handle
 1.2. Label defective tools.
Labelling Defective Tools
When carpentry works progress, it can’t be avoided that
workers rushed in the tool room and get the tools needed. To
avoid construction accident caused by damage tools, the tool
keeper should place a label on the tools that are already
assessed for damage indicating the name of the tool, the
condition as well as the remark whether to be repaired or to be
replaced with a new one. Tie the label on the tool so as to avoid
exchanging. Make a report of tool damage.
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Activity 1.2: Self-Assessment

Directions: Fill up the card for labelling the damage tool, and copy the accomplished
card on your TLE notebook.

Name of Tool: ______________________

Condition of Tool: ___________________
Remarks: __________________________
__________________________
Checked:________________________
Date: ______________________________
1.3 Report the list of defective tools.

Defective tools should be properly reported to the teacher for replacement or repair.
The following table shows the list of tools that are defective.

Tools Defect
1. Push-pull rule Broken spring
2. Cross cut saw Stick to the wood

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Learning Outcome 2:Perform Basic Preventive Maintenance.

2.1. Repair defective tools.

Servicing Defective Tools

Defective tools can be repaired when necessary depending on

the kind of damage, for example, a broken handle of a claw hammer
can be replaced by a metal or wooden handle. Other broken tools
which require accuracy like the guiding and testing tools should be
replaced with part if available. Repairing of tools requires expertise. If
you doubt, never attempt to repair them. Refer to tool manual or to a
qualified person.
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 When chisel, spokeshave or the blade of the wooden
plane hits a nail with worn- out edge and rounded edge,
the following sharpening processes should be performed:

1. Grinding is a process of
reshaping the cutting edge
of a tool. It should be done
through the use of electric
bench grinder to remove
the nicked and rounded edge.
2. Whetting is a process of
sharpening edge tools with water on
a waterstone and oil in an oilstone.
It is done after grinding to remove
irregularities of edge. It is performed
by using the coarse side of the oil
stone.

3. Honing is the process of

sharpening edge cutting tools after
whetting. To obtain a keener cutting
edge, honing should be done
through the use of the fine side of
the water stone.
1. Jointing is done by
running a flat file over the
ends of saw teeth. This
process is performed only
when the teeth of the saw
have been damaged by
abuse or worn out uneven.
The saw is clamped
in a bench vise.
2. Setting is the process of
bending the teeth of the
saw slightly outward. It is
commonly done by means of a
small tool called saw set which
is used in springing over the
upper part of each tooth one to
the right, the next to the left.
3. Filing is the actual sharpening of the
teeth of a saw by the use of a
triangularslim taper file.
 A lubricant is a substance
(often liquid) introduced between two
moving surfaces to reduce friction
TYPES AND and wear between them.

USES OF TYPES OF LUBRICANTS

1. Liquid including emulsions
LUBRICANTS and suspensions
2. Solid
3. Greases
4. Pastes
 TYPES OF LUBRICANT
1. Liquid Lubricants.
Lanolin is a natural water repellent. It is derived from wool grease and is safe
alternative to the more common petro-chemical based lubricants. These
lubricants are also corrosion inhibitors protecting against rust, salt and acids.

2. Water.
Water can also be used on its own or as a major component with one of the
other base oils.

3. Mineral Oil.
This is used to encompass lubricating base oil derived from crude oil.

4. Vegetable Oil.
This is primarily triglyceride oil derived from plants and animals.
Purposes of Lubricating

Lubricating performs the following

1. Keep moving
functions: part apart

2. Reduce friction

3. Transfer heat

4. Carry Away contaminants and debris

5. Transmit power

6. Protect against wear

7. Prevent corrosion
Activity 2.3: Self-Assessment

Directions: Identify what is being referred to in each statement. Write your answer
on the space provided before each number.
1. It is a substance introduced between two
moving 1.parts to reduce
It is a substance friction.
introduced between two moving parts

to reduce friction.
2. It is a natural water repellant derived from wool grease.
2. It is a natural water repellant derived from wool
3. It can also be used on its own as a major component with
grease. one of the other base oil.

4. It is used to encompass lubricating base derived from

3. It can also be used on its own as a major

crude oil.

component with one of the other base oil.

5. These are primarily triglycerides derived from plants and

animals.

4. It is used to encompass lubricating base derived

from crude oil.

5. These are primarily triglycerides derived from

plants and animals.