Hand Tools

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A tool used for setting and transferring angles. The handle is usually made of wood or plastic and is connected to a metal blade with a thumbscrew or wing nut. The blade pivots and can be locked at any angle by loosening or tightening the thumbscrew.

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Sliding t-bevel

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A woodworking tool for cutting, shaping, or smoothing wood. They come in a variety of widths but most commonly 1/2, 3/4, and 1 inch.

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Wood chisel

Front

What is the correct name for the common tool shown above which is used for cutting curves in wood?

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Coping saw

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Used to determine if an object is plumb (vertical) or level (horizontal).

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Beam Level

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A triangular marking tool used to layout and determine angles.

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Speed Square

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A hammer with a flat striking face and a straight claw for removing nails. This hammer is much more versatile and used most by professionals. Also known as a rip claw hammer.

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Straight Claw Hammer

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This tool is just a smaller version of another used to determine if an object is plumb (vertical), level (horizontal), or at a perfect 45 degree angle.

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Torpedo Level

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One of the most common types of drill bits used to drill holes in wood.

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Spade Bit or Paddle Bit

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Hardware clamps that attach to a pipe (3/4" pipe is most often used). The hardware turns a pipe into a clamping device. Used for clamping large items like when building a door or a table top.

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Pipe Clamp

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These have a center spur and circular rims with cutting teeth that cut clean flat bottomed holes.

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Forstner Bit