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Lesson 2:
​ AINTAIN TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
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LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to do the following:

LO 1. check condition of tools and equipment

LO 2. perform basic preventive maintenance; and

LO 3. store tools and equipment.

Definition of Terms
Finishing materials – chemical or substance applied in finishing carpentry

Hardware – metal supplies used in furniture

Inventory – the accounting of tools and materials

Label – refers to the indicated name of tools and equipment

Lubricants – oils or grease which is use to help the machine to run smoothly

Mensuration – the act or art of measuring

Perimeter – the bounding line or curve of a plain area

Power tools – handy machines operated by current/electricity

Scaler – marked for use in measurement

Segregate – set aside things from the others

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Stock – refers to a lumber for a certain carpentry job

Store – to put tools and materials in their proper places

Substrate – wood to be cut in a cutting machine

Learning Outcome 1: Check condition of tools and equipment

Information Sheet 1.1

CHECK CONDITION OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Classification of Handtools
A. Measuring Tools

1. Pull-Push Rule - flexible tape that slides into a material case and it is used to measure
irregular and regular shapes.

2. Ruler - 12-inch or one foot rule and it is used to take/make simple measurements.

3. Meter Stick - used to measure a work piece.

4. Try Square - squaring, measuring and testing tool used to check adjacent surfaces for
squareness.

5. Caliper - used to transfer measurements from the rule to the work.

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B. Marking Lining Tools

1. Pencil - used to layout or mark cutting lines.

2. Marking Gauge - wood or metal tool consisting of a beam, head and a point used to
mark a line parallel to the grain of the wood.

3. Chalk Line - used to establish a straight line on a surface.

4. Divider - tool with two metal legs used to lay-out an arc circle or step off division on a
line.

5. Compass - used to scribe arcs and circle in a metal wood.

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C. Testing Tools

1. Try Square - tool used in squaring, measuring and testing the squareness of a wood.

2. Steel Square - framing square used to mark out the work for squaring and checking of
angles and is used in the construction of roof framing and large furniture.

3. Spirit Level - tool used for testing vertical and horizontal surfaces.

4. Plumb bob - tool used to test the vertical and horizontal surfaces.

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D. Edge Cutting Tools

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2. Plane - used to obtain a smooth and flat surface.

3. Spoke shave - small plane like tool from irregularly shaped objects.

4. Cabinet scraper - rectangular piece of steel with two cutting edges used for working
flat and curved shapes.

E. Tooth-Cutting Tools

1. Cross Cut Saw - handsaw used to cut the wood across the grain.

2. Rip-saw - hand saw used to cut the wood along the grain.

3. Back Saw - handsaw with a metal back and plywood and joinery.

4. Compass Saw - used to cut irregular shape either in large or small board.

5. Turning Saw - used to rip, cross and cut curves in lumber.

6. Coping Saw - u-shaped saw used for cutting irregular shape in small board.

7. Dovetail Saw - small back saw with a straight chisel type handle used to cut very fine
joints.

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F. Boring Tools

1. Auger bit - tool used to make hole in woods.

2. Expansive bit - tool used to drill holes of various sizes in woods.

3. Drill Bit - tool used for boring holes either in metals, woods or plastics.

G. Holding Tools

1. C-Clamp - used for holding together pieces of lumber while working.

2. Bench Vise - used to hold any materials or tools in place. 3. Bar Clamp - used to hold
large boards or frames together while assembling or gluing.

H. Miscellaneous Tools

1. Oil Stone - used for sharpening edge cutting tools such as chisel.

2. Files - used to smoothen metal and wood surfaces.

3. Paint Brush - used to apply paint or varnish on wood surfaces

4. Nail Set - used to drive the head of nails lower than surface of wood.

5. Saw Set - used to bend the upper half of each tooth to one side or the other to form a
set.

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 1. Sander - portable power tool Hused for sanding furniture pieces.
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2. Router - used for shaping surfaces and edges of furniture parts.

3. Jigsaw - power tool used primarily for cutting curved or irregular shapes of wood
surfaces.

4. Circular saw - power saw used for many types of cutting, particularly on large panel
stock.

5. Electric Drill - power drill which is used to drill holes in various materials to perform a
multitude of tasks.

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J. PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

1. Goggles - used to protect the eyes against flying debris and harmful liquids.

2. Ear Protector - used to protect the ears against high frequency noise.

3. Face Mask - used to prevent the inhalation of sprayed paint fumes.

4. Gloves - used to protect the hands while working.

5. Apron - used to protect the worker against flying debris.

K. Driving Tools

1. Claw Hammer - used to drive and pull out nails on wooden surfaces.

2. Mallet - made out of wood or rubber used to drive other tools like chisel.

3. Nail Set - used in setting the head of a finishing nail below the surface of the wood.

4. Screw Driver - used to drive and loose screws.

Learning Outcome 2: Perform basic preventive maintenance

Information Sheet 2.1
LUBRICATING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

1. Read and analyze the use of preventive Maintenance Schedule form.

2. Determine the types of tools and machine needed to be lubricated.

3. Fill out a requisition slip form in releasing the lubricants needed.

4. Secure a borrower’s slip from your teacher.

5. Fill out the slip form correctly intended for the needed tools.

6. Perform the task according to the prescribed schedule and the assigned machine.

7. Perform lubricating procedure.

8. Determine the parts of the machine needed to be lubricated.

9. Apply thin coat of oil on the parts for a long period of time.
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Additional Information:

Basic Home Maintenance : Carpentry Safety 12 Tools Every Carpenter Needs

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