Furniture Design 1: Hand Tools

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Which of the following best describes a hand tool?

  • A tool with digital controls.
  • A tool that is manually operated. (correct)
  • A tool that uses electricity for operation.
  • A tool powered by a motor.

A tape measure is best suited for performing which of the following tasks?

  • Measuring diameters of circular objects.
  • Cutting wood precisely.
  • Measuring linear distances. (correct)
  • Measuring curved surfaces accurately.

Rules, including rigid, folding, and flexible types, are primarily used for what purpose?

  • Creating curved designs on wood.
  • Measuring and marking straight lines. (correct)
  • Cutting materials in a straight line.
  • Measuring angles accurately.

Squares are essential tools for ensuring accuracy in woodworking. For what primary purpose are they used?

<p>Testing and marking right angles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A marking gauge is specifically designed for what application in woodworking?

<p>Transferring precise measurements for cuts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calipers are essential in woodworking and metalworking for what specific measuring task?

<p>Measuring diameters of objects precisely. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hand saws come in various types, each suited for specific cuts. What is the primary difference between a crosscut saw and a rip saw?

<p>A crosscut saw cuts against the wood grain, while a rip saw cuts with it. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a coping saw an indispensable tool in detailed woodworking projects?

<p>It is ideal for cutting curves and intricate shapes in thin materials. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A hand plane is most effectively used for which of the following tasks?

<p>Smoothing and flattening wood surfaces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unique shaping application in woodworking is the spoke shave traditionally used for?

<p>Rounding and shaping wooden wheel spokes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Files serve a specific purpose in woodworking that enhances the final product. What is this purpose?

<p>To smooth curved edges after sawing. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Chisels are indispensable when constructing furniture. What is their primary function?

<p>To precisely fit joints and shape edges. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Gouges are a type of chisel used for specific carving tasks. What distinguishes them from standard chisels?

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When would you typically use an auger brace and bit in woodworking?

<p>For boring large holes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A screwdriver is a fundamental tool. What is its main purpose in woodworking and other crafts?

<p>Driving in or removing screws. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A level is crucial for ensuring structural integrity. What does it primarily measure?

<p>Whether a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a claw hammer?

<p>To drive nails into wood and remove them. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pliers are a versatile hand tool. What is their primary function?

<p>Holding objects firmly and compressing materials. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In woodworking, what is the purpose of an awl?

<p>To mark wood surfaces or punch small pilot holes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A gimlet is specifically designed for what purpose in woodworking?

<p>To drill small holes without splitting the wood. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key defining characteristic of machine tools compared to hand tools?

<p>Machine tools require an external power source. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A jig saw is particularly useful for which type of woodworking task?

<p>Cutting intricate curves and shapes in thinner stock. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A band saw is characterized by what unique feature that enhances its cutting capability?

<p>An endless blade traveling around two pulleys. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary advantage of using a circular saw in woodworking?

<p>Its versatility in performing cross cuts, ripping, and mitering. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The radial arm saw is uniquely designed with its blade positioned above the worktable. What advantage does this configuration offer?

<p>It provides the flexibility to make a wide assortment of cuts by adjusting the blade. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a planer in woodworking?

<p>To surface stock to a consistent thickness. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using a drill press over a handheld drill?

<p>The drill press provides more accurate and quicker drilling of holes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Spindle shapers are specialized tools for woodworking. What is their main application?

<p>Cutting and shaping edges, moldings, and frames. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a wood lathe?

<p>To shape wood into round or cylindrical forms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key purpose of a sanding machine in woodworking?

<p>To smooth surfaces using power-driven abrasives. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An electric drill is a versatile tool used in woodworking. Beyond drilling, what other functions can it perform with the right attachments?

<p>Sanding, buffering, polishing, and screw driving. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main operational difference between a router-shaper and a regular shaper?

<p>A router-shaper moves through the work, while with a regular shaper the work is moved to the cutter. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the use of a marking gauge in woodworking?

<p>Setting a consistent distance from an edge for accurate marking. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A woodworker needs to create smoothly curved edges on a cabinet door. Which hand tool would be most appropriate for this task?

<p>Coping saw (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A carpenter wants to ensure that a newly built bookshelf is perfectly vertical. Which tool should they use?

<p>Level (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A craftsman wants to create a set of identical wooden bowls. Which machine tool would be most efficient for shaping multiple pieces into the same round form?

<p>Wood lathe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A furniture maker needs to prepare several boards to the exact same thickness for a tabletop. Which tool is best suited for this task?

<p>Planer (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A woodworker is creating a complex, multi-layered design on a cabinet door. Which machine tool would provide the most control and precision for this type of shaping?

<p>Router-shaper (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A craftsman is building a complex structure that requires drilling holes of varying sizes and depths. Which tool offers the most versatility and control for these tasks?

<p>Drill Press (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A building enthusiast wants to create a decorative item with detailed curves, what is the best Hand Tool for cutting this?

<p>Coping Saw (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Hand Tool

Any tool powered by hand rather than a motor.

Tape Measure

A flexible ruler used to measure distance.

Rules

Used for measuring and making straight lines; examples include rigid, folding and flexible types.

Squares

Used for testing right angles or checking for squareness, also used for marking.

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Marking Gauge

A combination marking and measuring device used to set a distance from a point to a guide.

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Calipers

Used to measure diameters

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Hand Saws

Saws used for rough cutting; crosscut saws cut across the grain, rip saws cut with the grain.

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Coping Saws

Used for cutting curves in thin wood; not intended for straight lines.

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Hand Plane

Used for making wood surfaces smooth and flat.

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Spoke Shave

Used by blacksmiths and wagon makers for shaping spokes for wooden wheels.

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Files

Used for smoothing curves, usually on the edges of stock, after sawing.

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Chisels

Used for fitting joints in wood and for shaping edges.

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Gouges

Chisels with hollow blades used for roughing out concave forms.

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Auger Brace and Bit

Combination set used for boring holes 1/4" and larger, also used with countersinks and screwdriver bits.

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Screwdriver

A tool, manual or powered, for screwing and unscrewing screws.

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Level

Used to ensure correct measurements are taken when measuring the elevation or grade of an area.

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Claw Hammer

A tool primarily used for pounding nails into or extracting nails from an object.

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Pliers

A hand tool used to hold objects firmly, and for bending and compressing materials.

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Awl

A pointed tool for marking surfaces or punching small holes.

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Gimlet

A hand tool for drilling small holes, mainly in wood, without splitting.

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Machine Tools

Devices that require a power supply.

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Jig Saw

Resembles a power-driven coping saw, for cutting lines, curves, and details typically up to an inch thick; also called scroll saw.

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Band Saw

Has an endless blade traveling around two pulleys; it cuts curves and straight lines in both thin and thick stock.

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Circular Saw

A power-driven rotary cutting tool with a toothed circular blade used for cross-cutting, ripping, mitering, chamfering, rabbeting, and with attachments for core cutting, tapering, dadoing and shaping; also called bench or table saw.

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Radial Arm Saw

An upside-down saw with a toothed circular blade; the motor and blade are suspended above the worktable; the blade can be raised, lowered, turned, and tilted to make an assortment of cuts.

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Planer

Automatically surfaces the stock to an even thickness.

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Drill Press

Originally designed for accurate, quick drilling of holes, but with attachments, it can be used for boring, routing, shaping, and countersinking.

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Spindle Shaper

Specialized for cutting shaped edges, moldings, picture frame stock, and the like.

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Wood Lathe

The machine in which wood is shaped into round and cylindrical shapes such as bowls, lamps, and table legs.

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Sanding Machine

Many types of power sanders: disc, belt, drum, spindle and sheet.

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Electric Drill

Designed primarily for drilling and boring, but with attachments, it can also be used as sanders, buffers, polishers and drivers.

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Router-Shaper

Moved through the work instead of the work being moved through the cutter as in the regular shaper.

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Study Notes

  • Furniture Design 1 presented by IDr. RJ Caysip covers hand tools and machine tools for furniture construction

Hand Tools

  • Hand tools are powered by hand as opposed to a motor

Tape Measure

  • A tape measure is a flexible ruler used for measuring distance

Rules

  • Rules are used for measuring and making straight lines
  • Common types of rules include:
    • Rigid rules of steel or wood
    • Folding or zigzag rules
    • Flexible rules

Squares

  • Squares are used for testing right angles
  • Squares are great for checking if they make a square
  • Squares are also used for marking

Marking Gauge

  • A marking gauge is a combination marking and measuring device
  • The distance is set from the point to the guide with a rule

Calipers

  • Calipers are used to measure diameters

Hand Saws

  • Hand saws are used for rough cutting
  • The crosscut saw is for cutting wood across the grain
  • The rip saw is for cutting with the grain or ripping

Coping Saws

  • Coping saws are used for cutting curves in thin wood
  • Coping saws are not intended for sawing a straight line

Hand Plane

  • Hand planes are used for making wood surfaces smooth and flat

Spoke Shave

  • Spoke shaves are used by blacksmiths and wagon makers
  • Spoke shaves are used for shaping spokes for wooden wheels

Files

  • Files are used for smoothing curves
  • Files are typically used on the edges of stock, following sawing

Chisels

  • Chisels are used for fitting joints in wood
  • Chisels are used for shaping edges

Gouges

  • Gouges are chisels with hollow blades
  • Gouges are often used to remove rough edges and create concave terms

Auger Brace and Bit

  • An auger brace and auger bit are used for boring holes 1/4" and larger
  • The brace may be used with tools like counter sinks and screwdriver bits

Screwdriver

  • A screwdriver is a manual or powered tool
  • Screwdrivers are used for screwing and unscrewing i.e. inserting and removing screws

Level

  • Levels are used to ensure correct measurements
  • Levels ensure correct measurements when measuring the elevation or the grade of an area

Claw Hammer

  • Claw hammers are primarily used for pounding nails in
  • Claw hammers are primarily used for extracting nails

Pliers

  • Pliers are hand tools used to firmly hold objects
  • Pliers can be helpful for bending and compressing a wide range of materials

Awl

  • An awl is a pointed tool
  • Awls are used for marking surfaces or punching small holes

Gimlet

  • A gimlet is a hand tool
  • Gimlets are used for drilling small holes, typically in wood without splitting

Machine Tools

  • Machine tools require a power supply

Jig Saw

  • Jig saws are good for cutting lines, curves, and details in stock up to approximately 1" in thickness
  • Jig saws are also known as scroll saws
  • Jig saws are similar to power-driven coping saws

Band Saw

  • Band saws have an endless blade
  • Band saws travel around 2 pulleys
  • Band saws will cut curves and straight lines in both thin and thick stock

Circular Saw

  • Circular saws are power-driven rotary cutting tools with a toothed circular blade
  • With a circular saw, the following processes may be performed:
    • Cross cutting
    • Ripping
    • Mitering
    • Chamfering
    • Rabbeting
  • With attachments:
  • Core cutting
  • Tapering
  • Dadoing and shaping
  • Circular saws are also called bench or table saws

Radial Arm Saw

  • A radial arm saw is essentially an upside-down saw with a teethed circular saw, with the motor/blade suspended above the worktable
  • In this setup, the blade can be raised, lowered, turned, and tilted to make various cuts

Planer

  • Planers automatically surface the stock to thickness

Drill Press

  • Designed for drilling holes accurately and quickly
  • Drill presses can be used for boring, routing, shaping, and countersinking via using attachments

Spindle Shaper

  • Spindle shapers are specialized for cutting shaped edges, moldings, and picture frame stock

Wood Lathe

  • Wood lathes are machines that shape wood into round and cylindrical shapes
  • Bowls, lamps, and table legs can all be made on wood lathes

Sanding Machine

  • Many types of power sanders include:
    • Disc sanders
    • Belt sanders
    • Drum sanders
    • Spindle sanders
    • Sheet sanders

Electric Drill

  • Electric drills are primarily for drilling and boring
  • With attachments, electric drills can be used as sanders, buffers, polishers, and drivers

Router-Shaper

  • A router-shaper is a portable shaper that is moved through the work instead of the work being moved through the cutter i.e. as in the regular shaper

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