Introduction to Hand Tools

Introduction to Hand Tools

Module 00103

Objectives

• Name common hand tools and state how to use them.

• Identify common measurement and layout tools and describe how to use them.

• Identify and describe other hand tools common to shops and job sites.

Name common hand tools and state how to use them.

• Identify various hammers and demolition tools and explain how to use them.escribe chisels and punches and how to use them

• Describe chisels and punches and how they are used

• Match screwdrivers to the appropriate hardware.

• Differentiate between non-adjustable, adjustable, and socket wrenches.

• Describe various types of pliers and explain how they are used.

Identify common measurements and layout tools and describe how to use them.

• Explain how to use a variety of measuring tools.

• Define various types of levels and layout tools and indicate how they are used

Identify and describe other hand tools common to shops and job sites

• Differentiate between various handsaws and their designated applications.

• Identify common clamp designs.

• Explain how different files and utility knives are used with various materials.

• Describe shovels and picks and the tasks for which each one is best suited.

Types of Hammers & Demolition Tools

• Claw Hammers

• Drywall Hammer

• Ball Peen Hammer

• Sledgehammers

• Nail Pullers and Wrecking Bars

Claw Hammers

• Typically has a steel head

• Handle is made of wood, steel, fiberglass, or graphite

• Generally associated with carpentry

• Head is used to drive a nail, wedge or dowel

• Claw is used to pull nails out of wood

• Nailing face can be slightly rounded or have a milled or waffled surface

Types of Claw Hammers

• Finnish hammers - usually lighter in weight and designed for lighter work such as finish carpentry.

• Framing hammers - are usually heavier than common finish hammers due to more force being needed to drive larger nails into thicker material for framing.