Hand Tools in Carpentry

Hand Tools in Carpentry

Measurement Tools

• Tape measure: used to measure distances and lengths
• Level: ensures surfaces are perfectly horizontal or vertical
• Square: used to check and ensure accuracy of angles
• Protractor: measures angles and angles between two surfaces
• Caliper: measures precise distances and widths

Cutting Tools

• Hand saw: used for cutting wood and metal
• Coping saw: used for curved cuts and intricate work
• Hacksaw: used for cutting metal pipes and conduit
• Utility knife: used for cutting drywall, roofing, and other materials
• Chisel set: used for removing small amounts of wood and metal

Holding and Clamping Tools

• Clamps: used to hold materials together while gluing or joining
• Bar clamps: used for large projects and heavy materials
• C-clamps: used for holding materials in place while drilling or sawing
• Vice: used for holding materials steady while working on them

Striking Tools

• Hammer: used for driving nails, fitting parts together, and breaking apart objects
• Mallet: used for tapping pieces into place without damaging them
• Chisel mallet: used for driving chisels and removing material

Marking and Scribing Tools

• Pencil: used for marking cut lines and measurements on materials
• Marker: used for making bold marks on materials
• Scribe: used for making precise marks on materials
• Awl: used for making small holes and marks on materials

Other Hand Tools

• Pliers: used for gripping and bending objects
• Wrenches: used for tightening and loosening bolts and nuts
• Screwdrivers: used for driving screws and other fasteners
• Utility tool: used for a variety of tasks, such as cutting, scoring, and marking