Hand Tools and Power Tools: Uses, Maintenance, and Safety

What are the common faults and maintenance requirements of a Junior hacksaw?

• Teeth missing on the blade. Replace the blade as required.

• Handle needs to be oiled regularly to prevent rust.

• Blade should be painted after every use.

• Use only water to clean the blade after cutting.

What is the use of a Claw hammer?

• Inserting nails on clips, removing unwanted nails, general fabrication methods

• Cutting wood and timber to size

• Measuring distances and marking lines

• Mixing cement and sand

What are the common faults and maintenance requirements of a Claw hammer?

• Loose hammer head, damaged handle/hammer shaft. Repair or replace them as required.

• Sharpen the hammer head regularly to maintain its edge.

• Oil the hammer head to prevent rust every week.

• Store the hammer in water to keep the handle moist.

Tool: Tape measure What is the use of a Tape measure?

• Measuring components and areas for installation

• Cutting wood and metal

• Mixing concrete

• Tightening bolts and nuts

What are the common faults and maintenance requirements of a Tape measure?

• Loose clasp, damaged or broken tape. Replace them.

• Tape measure should be stored in water for accuracy.

• Use oil to lubricate the tape for better measurement.

• Tape measure should be bent frequently to check flexibility.

What is the use of a Steel chisel?

• Chopping out holes and chases in bricks and blocks

• Measuring angles accurately

• Mixing cement and sand

• Cutting wooden planks

What are the common faults and maintenance requirements of a Steel chisel?

• Mushroom head. Grind it away and repair or replace it as required.

• Rust formation. Leave it untreated for a vintage look.

• Bent handle. Paint over it to hide the defect.

• Loose blade. Tighten with glue only.

Name of Power Tool: Battery Drill - What is it used for?

• Drilling, fixing screws

• Cutting tiles

• Sanding wood surfaces

• Measuring distances

What are the safety checks for a Battery Drill?

• no damages, it is clean, it is the correct battery

• It should be stored in water

• The drill should be used without any safety gear

• The battery should be overcharged regularly

Name of Power Tool: Corded Drill What is it used for?

• Drilling holes in wood and brickwork

• Cutting metal sheets

• Sanding wooden surfaces

• Measuring electrical current