[C] FURNITURE MAKING TOOLS

Rules

Used for both measuring and for making straight lines

Framing Square

Larger, L-shaped, best for large-scale framing and ensuring right angles

Swala

Vernacular term for framing square

Speed Square or Square Lead

Smaller, triangular, versatile for quick measurements and marking various angles on smaller projects

Marking Gauge

A combination marking and measuring device; distance is set from the point to the guide with a rule

Marking Gauge

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Level

Instrument to determine whether a surface is level or plumb vertically

Caliper

Measure diameters

Hand Saw

Saws used for rough cutting

Lagari

Vernacular term for hand saw

Crosscut Saw

Handsaw that cuts ACROSS THE GRAINS

Rip Saw

Hand saw used to cut the wood ALONG THE GRAIN; has chisel-like teeth

Hack Saw

A saw used for cutting metal; its thin blade is also appropriately used to cut plastic or metal pipes

Lagaring Bakal

Vernacular term for hack saw

Coping Saw

Type of handsaw that's used to cut curved lines or shapes in thin wood; not inded for cutting straight lines

Hand Plane

Used for making wood surfaces smooth

Katam

Vernacular term for hand plane

Spoke Shave

Used for shaping spokes of wooden wheels

Files

Used for smoothing curves usually on the edges of stock following sawing

Chisels

Used for carving fitting joints in wood; for shaping edges

Paet

Vernacular term for chisels

Gouge

Chisels with hollow blades used in roughing out concave turns; scoops

Augerbrace and Bit

Used for boring holes 1/4" and larger. The brace is also used with other tools such as counter sinks and screwdriver bits

Screwdriver

A hand tool for driving screws

Standard Screwdriver

Type of screwdriver; has a flat tip

Phillips Screwdriver

Type of screwdriver; has an x-shaped tip

Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver

Type of screwdriver; relies on a pushing force rather than a twisting force

Hand Drill

Used for drilling small holes, usually not larger than 1/4”

Jig Saw

Resembles a power driven coping saw. Designed specifically for cutting fine curves and details in stock up to approximately an inch in thickness. Not intended for heavy cutting

Band Saw

Power tool that cuts curves and straight lines in both thin and thick stock

Circular Saw

Power driven rotary cutting tool with toothed circular blade. It can perform cross cutting, ripping, mitering, rabbeting and with attachments core cutting, tapering, dadoing and shaping

Radial Arm Saw

Upside-down saw with toothed circular blade. The motor and the blade are suspended above the work table rather than below it. In this position, the blade can be raised, lowered, turned and tilted to make an assortment of cuts

Electric Hand Saw

Power-driven portable saw especially useful for cross cutting, ripping and mitering

Planer

Automatically surfaces the stock to desired thickness

Katam

Vernacular term for planer

Drill Press

A machine tool for drilling holes, set on a fixed stand; used for boring, routing, shaping and countersinking

Wood Lathe

Power tool which turns wooden members in place; used with a chisel; wood is shaped into round and cylindrical shapes such as bowls

Spindle Shaper or Moulder

Power tool for specialized cutting of shaped edges, moulding frame edges, etc.

Sander or Rotary sander

Power tool which smoothen wood surfaces

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Drum

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Sheet

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Power Grinder

Power tool for grinding metal surfaces; cutting metal or aluminum, concrete, bricks, pavers, wood and other dense material

Electric Drill

Designed for drilling and boring

Barena

Vernacular term for electric drill

Router or Shaper

Portable shaper that is moved through the work