Tech Theatre Tools

Claw Hammer

Pound nails into wood with driving force, pulling large nails.

Ball Peen Hammer

Pound nails into wood with driving force.

Ripping Framing Hammer

Prying apart boards and pulling large nails.

Pry Bar

Prying apart boards and large nails.

Crow Bar

Prying apart boards and pulling large nails.

Nail Set

Easily insert nail heads without hurting the surrounding material.

Flat Head Screwdriver

Flat tip for screws with only one line across the head.

Phillips Screwdriver

X-shaped head for a stronger twist.

Wood Rasp

Small holes shaves off slivers of wood to smooth and round.

Wood File

Diagonal file to sooth soft metals and wood.

Mill File

Criss cross shape to smooth and round metals.

Crosscut Teeth

Cutting ACROSS the grain

Rip Teeth

Cutting WITH the grain

Circular Saw

Cut lumber and good for more freedom of movement

Belt Sander

Sand down wood in larger areas

Reciprocating Sander

Sand down wood and moves back and forth in smaller areas.

Tape Measure

Determining length, width, or thickness.

Level

Used to align surfaces and edges for truly level or vertical positions.

Snap Line (Chalk Line)

Straight line of measurement that is pulled then snapped on the wood leaving a chalk line.

Crosscut Handsaw

Saw that cuts ACROSS the grain

Hack Saw

Saw that cuts metal pieces that are sticking out

Miter Saw

Used to cut larger pieces of lumber for framing

Saber Saw (Jig Saw)

Cutting and shaping wood, used for specific shapes and designs

Orbital Sander

Used to sand down wood and other materials

Hot Glue Gun

Used to join or attach things together

Utility Knife (Mat Knife)

Used to cut soft materials

Wood Chisel

Removing sections of material for specific appearances

Staple Gun

Drives staples to fasten materials

Electric Drill

Used to bore holes and to drill screws in firmly

Framing Square

Use to measure lines to make sure they are completely straight

Tri-Square

guides pencils for marking square cuts

Combination Square

Used to make or measure angles

Crescent Wrench (Adjustable Wrench)

Rotating pieces and jaws are always parallel

Open End Wrench

Used if not enough space to turn wrench completely

Closed End Wrench (Boxed Wrench)

Used to rotate pieces

Ratchet Wrench

Used for different sized bolts

Spade/ Paddle Bit

Large bit for boring bigger holes

Twist Drill Bit

Drilling holes in metal and wood for a predrill

C Clamp

Hold rectangular objects in place

Channel Lock Pliers

Used to rotate pieces

Side cutting Pliers (Linemans Pliers)

Cut and strip wire

Needlenose Pliers

Rotate pieces

Slip Joint Pliers

Grips flat sided cylindrical shaped objects

Spackle Knife

Scraping or spreading material

Putty knife

Scraping or spreading material

Safety Goggles

protect your eyes