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Tools and Materials in Carpentry

Importance of Tools and Materials

  • Tools: Instruments manipulated by hand for fixing, assembling, and creating objects.

  • Materials: Substances used to create or form an object.

  • Example Activity: Mini-stool creation involves:

    • Measuring and cutting plywood.

    • Smoothing edges and surfaces.

    • Assembling with wood glue and nails.

  • Common tools used for the tasks include the pull-push rule, saw, sandpaper, and claw hammer.

Key Tools Used in Carpentry

  1. Pull-Push Rule

    • Used for measuring short and long distances.

  2. Saw

    • Tool for cutting plywood and wood.

  3. Sandpaper

    • Used for smoothing surfaces.

  4. Claw Hammer

    • For driving and pulling out nails.

Key Materials Used in Carpentry

  1. Plywood: Cross-laminated wood, serves as covering material.

  2. Nails: Common wire nails used to join wood.

  3. Glue: Adhesive for assembling parts.

  4. Lumber: Wooden material sawed for framing and forming panels.

  5. GI Wire: Zinc-coated iron wire for tying purposes.

  6. Screws: Metal fasteners with threads.

Requisition Slip

Definition and Purpose

  • Requisition Slip: A documented form used to procure necessary goods for a specific project. Formats may vary by organization.

Requisition Procedure

  1. Discuss and identify tools or materials needed within a group.

  2. List all identified tools and materials.

  3. Complete a requisition slip.

  4. Submit the requisition slip to an authorized individual for approval.

  5. Once approved, submit to the supply officer.

  6. Await the agreed date for materials and tools acquisition.

Filling Out the Requisition Form

  1. Project Name: State in the designated section.

  2. Dates: Indicate request and required dates.

  3. Vendors: Suggest stores for purchasing.

  4. Materials & Descriptions: List items with specific descriptions.

  5. Quantity: Indicate needed quantity and measurement unit.

  6. Unit Cost: Enter cost per unit based on vendor prices.

  7. Total Cost: Calculate and state total cost per item.

  8. Requested By: Name and signature of the requisitioner.

  9. Approved By: Name and signature of the approving authority with approval date.

  10. Supply Officer: Name, signature, and date received indicated by the supply officer.