ToolsTechnology

By: Shannon

SAWS

Panel Saw

This saw cuts into panels of sheet metal.

Hack Saw

Used for cutting metal or plastics.

Hack Saw Jr.

Twice as small as the regular hack saw. Used to cut smaller pieces of metal or plastic.

Coping Saw

Used to cut detailed external shapes and inside cutouts in woodwork.

Tenon Saw

a standard saw used for cutting wood. The top bit is used for stabilization when cutting big chunks of wood, it is also there to add weight.

Part 2

Scriber

A tool you use to mark lines on work pieces (before cutting them).

(metal working)

Dividers

A tool that is used for transferring a measurement from one place to another, Very similar to a compass.

Steel Rule

Their primary purpose is accurate measurements they also help you draw straight lines.

Tri-Square

This tool is used for checking that an angle is at a right angle on a work piece.

Center Punch

Used to mark the center of a point, usually used to mark the center of a hole when drilling holes.

Marking Gauge

Used in metalwork and woodwork for marking lines to be cut or some other operation.

Part 3 Hammers

Claw Hammer

Used for pounding into or extracting nails from other objects.

Ball Pein Hammer

Used for striking punches or chisels. (metal working)

Sledge Hammer

Used for destruction. Good for breaking through drywall and masonry walls. Also used for shaping heavy sections of iron.

Bossing Mallet

Used for hitting aluminum or steel.

Carpenters Mallet

Used to strike a chisel or wedge.

Rawhide Mallet

This mallet is good because it won’t mar the metal. Used often for assembling delicate machinery.

Part 4

G- Clamps

Used to clamp work to a work bench or surface, also used for keeping two pieces of work together when the glue is drying.

Vises

Used to hold metal or plastic pieces in place.

Pliers

Used for bending or compressing the physical size of something.

(Metal or plastic usually)

Tongs

Used for gripping objects.

Mole Grips

Are pliers that can be locked into place.

Used to hold metal pieces in place for welding.

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