D&T Topic: Hand Tools

Steel Rule

Measuring straight lines and lengths accurately

Try Square

Checking and marking 90° angles on wood/metal

Marking Gauge

Marking parallel lines to edges on wood

Sliding Bevel

Marking and transferring angles other than 90°

Dividers/Compass

Drawing circles or arcs, transferring measurements

Calipers (inside/outside)

Measuring internal or external dimensions

Tenon Saw

Cutting straight lines in wood, especially joints

Coping Saw

Cutting curves and intricate shapes in wood/plastic

Chisels (Firmer, Bevel-edge, Mortise)

Cutting, shaping, or removing wood, especially joints

Hand Plane (Jack Plane, Block Plane)

Smoothing and flattening wood surfaces

Hand Drill/Brace

Drilling holes manually in wood or metal

Hacksaw

Cutting metal rods, pipes, and plastics

Files

Smoothing or shaping metal, plastic, or wood edges

Bench Vice

Holding workpieces firmly on a workbench

Woodworking Vice

Holding wood securely while cutting or shaping

G-Clamp

Temporary holding of materials together during work

F-Clamp/Bar Clamp

Clamping larger workpieces or assemblies

Mallet

Striking chisels or adjusting joints without damage

Spokeshave

Smoothing and shaping curved surfaces in wood

Sandpaper with Block

Smoothing surfaces, removing rough edges/finishes