Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
PUBLIC TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL
HIGH SCHOOLS

Unit of Competency: USE BASIC HAND TOOLS

Module No.: 1 Module Title: USING BASIC HAND TOOLS

 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Copyright Department of Education 2008

First Published JUNE 2008

This draft was prepared at the Competency-Based Learning

Materials Development Workshop conducted at the Marikina Hotel,
Marikina City on February 18-22, 2008.

This learning instrument was developed by the following personnel:

Technology Teachers:

Jimmy P. Ocampo
Rizal Experimental Station and Pilot School of Cottage Industries
(RESPSCI)
Maybunga, Pasig City
NCR

Contextual Teacher:
May L. Sangalang
AFG Bernardino Memorial Trade School
Lias, Marilao, Bulacan

Encoder:
Maria Eliza R. Rivera
Catherine Gonzales
Department of Education

Facilitator:
Cloudualdo Paiton
TESDA Especialist

Jose D. Gonzales Jr.

Principal III
RESPSCI

This work was produced with funding provided by the Department

of Education.
 ACKNOWLEDGMENT

The Department of Education (DepED), Central Office through

Technical Vocational Task Force wishes to extend its gratitude and
appreciation to all the Module Writers for sharing their time and
expertise in the Refinement and Enrichment of Competency-Based
Learning Materials for Strengthening Technical Vocational Education
Program (STVEP) held at Marikina Hotel, Marikina City on April 20-
25, 2009.

MODULE WRITERS:

WELDING

JIMMY P. OCAMPO
Rizal Experimental Station and Pilot School of Cottage Industries
(RESPSCI)
Maybunga, Pasig City NCR

JIMMY P. DOMINGO
San Pedro Relocation Center NHS
San Pedro, Laguna Region IV-A

JEFFREY G. MORENOS
Assemblywoman Felicita G. Bernardino
Memorial Trade School
Lias, Marilao, Bulacan Region III

BENJIE R. SAN JUAN

Community VHS (Calapan City NHS)
Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro Region IV-B

SCIENCE

EDNA M. PASAMONTE
B.S. Aquino National High School
Concepcion, Tarlac Region III

MATH

FRANCISCO M. JAVIER
Muntinlupa Business High School
 Espeleta St., Buli, Muntinlupa City NCR

ENGLISH

MA. NONELA B. CASTILLO

Rizal Experimental Station and Pilot School of Cottage Industries
(RESPSCI)
Maybunga, Pasig City NCR

FACILITATOR :

VICTORIO N. MEDRANO
Principal IV
San Pedro Relocation Center NHS
San Pedro, Laguna Region IV-A

EDITOR:

MRS. CAROLINA F. CHAVEZ

Principal II
Muntinlupa Business High School
Muntinlupa City NCR

ENCODER :

MA. RIZA B. ZAMORA

DepED – Budget Division, Meralco Ave., Pasig City

EVANGELINE C. NUESCA
Magara, Roxas, Palawan

This work was produced with funding provided by the

Department of Education.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

How to Use this Module………………………………………………........i

Introduction……………………………………………………………………ii
Technical Terms ……………………………………………………………. iii
Learning Outcome 1 Select and Classify Hand Tools.……………..1
 Learning Experiences/Activities………………………………….2
 Information Sheet 1..…………………………………………...3-15
 Self-Check 1.1……………………………………………………...16
 Information Sheet 1.2…………………………………………...17
 Self Check 1.2……………………………………………………..18
Learning Outcome 2 Use Hand Tools….…………………………….19
 Learning Experiences/Activities.……….………………………20
 Operation Sheet 2.1……………………………………….…21-28
 Self Check 2.1.…………………………………………………….29
● Information Sheet 2.2 ……………………………………….30-32

● Self Check 2.2 ………………………………………………………33

Learning Outcome 3 Maintain Hand Tools……………………….34

● Experiences/Activities …………………………………………….35

● Information Sheet 3.1.………………………………………….36-39

● Self Check 3.1 …………………………………………………..40-41

● Answer Keys ………………………………………………………….42

 HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “USING BASIC HAND TOOLS”. This

module contains training materials and activities for you to
complete.

The unit of competency “Using Basic Hand Tools” contains

the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a welding course.

You are required to go through a series of learning activities

in order to complete each of the learning outcomes of the module.
In each learning outcome there are Information Sheets, Job
Sheets, Operation Sheets and Activity Sheets. Follow these
activities on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of
each learning activity.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your facilitator

for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some or most of the knowledge and

skills covered in this module because you have:
 been working for some time
 already completed training in this area.

If you can demonstrate to your trainer that you are

competent in a particular skill or skills, talk to him/her about
having them formally recognized so you don’t have to do the same
module again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of
Competency from previous trainings show it to your trainer. If the
skills you acquired are still current and relevant to this module,
they may become part of the evidence you can present for RPL. If
you are not sure about the currency of your skills, discuss this
with your trainer.

After completing this module ask your trainer to assess your

competency. Result of your assessment will be recorded in your
competency profile. All the learning activities are designed for you
to complete at your own pace.

Inside this module you will find activities for you to complete followed by relevant
information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have more than one
learning activity.

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Program/Course Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NC-1

Unit of Competency Use of Basic Hand Tools

Module USING BASIC HAND TOOLS

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and suggested learning activities in

using basic hand tools. It includes instructions and procedures on
how to use hand tools.

Completion of this module will help you better understand the

succeeding module on preparation of weld materials.

This module consists of three (3) learning outcomes. Each learning

outcome contains learning activities supported by instruction sheets.
Before you perform the instructions, read the information sheets and
answer the self-check and other activities provided to ascertain
yourself and your instructor that you have acquired the knowledge
necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular learning
outcome.

Upon completing this module, report to your instructor for

assessment to check your achievement of knowledge and skills
requirements. If you pass the assessment, you will be given a
certificate of completion.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module you should be able to:

LO1 Select and classify hand tools;

LO2 Use hand tools; and
LO3 Maintain hand tools.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Refer to assessment criteria of learning outcomes # 1-3 of this

module.

PREREQUISITE:
First year exploratory

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 TECHNICAL TERMS

1. Hand Tools are tools operated and manipulated by

our hands.
2. Equipments these are mechanically operated such
as electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic.
3. Measuring tools are hand tools for quantifying
length, distance, height, diameter, etc.
4. Cutting tools are hand tools for dividing one piece of
metal into two or more elements
through sawing, filing, or scraping.
5. Driving tools are hand tools for penetrating screws
or nails in a body either by hammering
or by rotating screws.
6. Holding tools are hand tools used to keep materials in
place while performing work.
7. 5 S is the systematic approach to organize
work areas, keep rules and standards,
and maintain discipline to perform job
well.
8. Lubricant is anything that looks greasy and
applied to prevent friction of any
moving parts.
9. Defective hand tools are hand tools that cannot correctly
perform their intended use. Such
tools can affect both quality
and productivity of the services
and products.
10. Storage of hand tools is one way of keeping tools
in order and having a well
11. Air Vacuum is an equipment used for drying
and cleaning someone automotive part
after washing.

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 Program/Course

Learning Outcome # LO1:

SHIELDED METAL
ARC WELDING
(SMAW) NC-1
Unit of Competency Use Basic Hand Tools
Module Title USING BASIC HAND TOOLS

(LO title) Select hand tools

Assessment Criteria:

1. Hand tools were selected and classified according to the job

requirements.
2. Unserviceable or defective tools are identified and marked for
repair according to procedure.

References:

Welding Technology
Second Edition
Gower A. Kennedy

Welding Inspection Technology

Education Department
American Welding Society, Inc

Welding Principles and Application

Larry Jeffus and Harold V. Johnson

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

Learning Outcome #1: Select Hand Tools

Learning Activities Special

Instructions

1) Read the attached information sheet No. 1.1/1.2  Answer

Select and Classify Hand Tools the Self-
2) Answer self-check No.1.1/1.2 check
3) Compare your answer to answer key without
4) If you fail to meet the 80% equivalent passing looking at
standard, go over again to the information sheets the
5) If you passed, then proceed to the next LO. informatio
n sheet
 Answer
the Self-
check
within the
least
possible
time
allotment
Assignment sheet
will be issued as
an advanced
requirement
prior to leaning
the next
information sheet
no.02

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 INFORMATION SHEET # 1.1

Select and Classify Hand tools

Introduction:

Selection from the available hand tools in the welding shop and
in the work sites are essential requirements for students, to acquire
an adequate knowledge and skills in selecting appropriate hand tools.

A list of common hand tools and their uses is thereby provided

with picture illustration for better comprehension on the part of the
students.

Hand tools are classified into four:

(1) measuring tools;

(2) cutting tools;
(3) driving tools; and
(4) holding tools.

Each classification has different types and uses.

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1. MEASURING TOOLS
 Pull-Push Rule. Is flexible rule that when extended will support
itself, but may also be used to measure curved in irregular
surfaces. Steel tape rule blade is usually ½ inch wide and 72
inches long. The graduation is sixteenths except for the first 6
inches which are graduated is thirty-seconds of an inch.

 Steel tape. Is similar to a steel tape rule but differs in that it is

entirely flexible number of feet are marked on the tape. The tape is
3/8 inch wide and available lengths from 25 to 100 feet.

 Steel rule. The most common tool used in tool room. It is made of
tampered steel about 1/8 inch thick and ¾ inch wide and 6 to 12
inches long, same style maybe obtained in length from 1 to 48
inches.

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Try Square. It is an instrument used to measure the squareness
of an object.

 Combination Square. It is an instrument combined with 45°, 90°

and a protractor.

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  Dividers. Are used for measuring or setting of distances, and to
lay out arcs and circles.

2. CUTTING TOOLS

 Hacksaw. Is a tooth cutting tool usually with a solid and

adjustable frame. The main parts are handle, blade, tightening
screw and nuts. The tool is mainly use in cutting metals like
plates, pipes, rods, bars, angulars, etc. but of minimal thickness,
width and length. Sometimes this tool is used for cutting plastic
pipes and other materials that suit to its purpose.
o Frame. It is the main body of the hacksaw which holds the
blade. The different types of frames are the following:

a. Fixed or solid frame. It is intended to hold only one size of

blade at about 10 inches long

b. Adjustable frame. Its frame can be adjusted to hold blades of

different sizes such as 10, 12 and 14 inches in length.

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 Length of blade

o Blade. It is made of thin, high grade steel usually 1.27 mm

thick and 30.48cm long with an inclined row of teeth serving as
cutter.
The two types of blades are:
a. All hard. This type, the entire blade is hardened and
tempered, making it very brittle. Use this type in cutting
steel and cast iron. This type costs around P50.00 to
P60.00 in the market.
b. Flexible back. In this type, only the teeth portion is
hardened and tempered, making the blade springy and
less likely to break.
The following are the recommended teeth-per-inch of blades for
different kinds of stocks to be cut:
a. 14 teeth-per-inch. It is used for brass, aluminum, cast
iron and soft iron.
b. 18 teeth-per-inch. It is used for drill rod, mild steel, tool
steel and general work

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 c. 24 teeth-per-inch. It is recommended for thin tubing and
pipe
o Handle. It is the part of the hacksaw which is gripped when
pushing and pulling during the cutting operation.
o Tightening nut and screw. It is used to adjust the tension of the
blade.

 Files. Are made of high grade steel hardened and tempered. It has
rows of teeth that form, shape and finish metal by removing small
chips and smoothing rough edges of the metal surface. They differ
in length, shape, cut and coarseness.

Kinds and uses of files:

1. Mill File. It is a single-cut file used for filing and finishing

brass and bronze.

2. Flat File. It is rectangular in shape and tapered slightly in

width and thickness. It is one of the most commonly used
files for general work.

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 3. Square File. It is intended for filing square or rectangular
holes.

4. Round File. It is used primarily for enlarging holes. It as

also known as rattail file.

5. Half-round File. It is used for filing curved or concave

surfaces.

6. Triangular File. It is used for filing surfaces that meet at

least 90º. It is exclusively used for sharpening wood saws
and for smoothening rectangular opening. It is also known
as three-square file.

 Cold Chisel. A wedge-shape tool used to shear, cut and chip

metal.
Types of cold chisel and their particular functions.

1. Flat Chisel. It is used for chipping flat surfaces; cutting off

rivets or metal fasteners, thin sheets, and small bars; and for
general purposes. Its cutting edge ranges from 13 to 25mm.

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 2. Cape Chisel. It has a narrow edge suited for cutting narrow
grooves or slots.

3. Diamond-point Chisel. It has a diamond-shaped cutting edge

intended to cut V-grooves.

4. Round-nose Chisel. It has a round nose cutting edge for

cutting round and semi-circular grooves.

 Scraper. Is used in removing points, burrs and sharp edges from

metal surface and similar parts. This tool is made of hardened
steel of various shapes that fit according to each purpose. These
are bearing scrapes, flat, sharper, three-connected scraper.

1. For the removal of the high spots on metal surface.

2. For scraping the surface of cylindrical bearing when fitting

shafts into.

3. For the removal of burrs a sharp internal edges from soft

brushing and similar parts

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 Punches. Are used for permanent marking on surface of metal.

KINDS AND USES OF PUNCHES

Prick Punch. Is a small center punch which is also known a layout

punch. Its point is ground at an angle of 30 degrees.
Center Punch. Has one end guard to a 90 degrees conical point.

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3. DRIVING TOOLS

 Hammers

1. Ballpeen hammer. It is used for straightening bending and

deforming metals. It has two faces. One is flat in striking cold
chisels and punches. The other side the “peen” is rounded for
bending and sharpening metals.
Ballpeen hammer generally has a wood or fiberglass handle
from 10-16 inches long. Head weight range from 2-48 oz. A
20oz hammer is good for general purpose.

2. Chipping hammer. It is used for removing slags on weld and

with two faces, the tapered from one side and round pointed on
the other side.

 Wrench. Is used for loosening and tightening light and heavy

nuts and bolts. There are kinds and sizes of wrenches designed
according to uses and function. A tool steel of on movable jaws.

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 1. Adjustable wrench has a movable jaw which makes it
adjustable to various sizes of nuts. Heavy type of adjustable
wrench is a monkey/pipe wrench.

Single-ended Double-ended

2. An open-ended wrench is one that is made to fit one size of

nut or bolt. This is the most inexpensive type of wrench of
that quite efficient in ordering situations.

Single-ended Double-ended

3. A closed-end wrench is similar to a single ended wrench,

but as it entirely encloses a nut there a little danger of the
wrench slipping off the nut or the jaws spreading apart.

 Screw Driver. Is a hand tool that is designed to turn screws.

The blade is made of steel, attached to one end of which a
wooden or plastic handle. The other end is flattened to fit slots
in the heads of screws on bolts. The other kinds of screw
drivers are called a Phillips screw driver and helical-ratchet
screw driver.

Phillips Flattened Helical-ratchet

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4. HOLDING TOOLS
 Clamps. Are made of different sizes and appearance that fitted to
its purpose. These devices have been designed to hold work
securely which performing skills through grinding, bending, fitting
and cutting of metals. Some types of clamps and metal vises.

1. Tool maker clamp for holding small parts both at the bench
and at machine. This tool is also known a parallel clamp.

2. C-Clamp is in all-purpose that is generally used to all kinds

of work.

3. Drill vise is a sturdy steel vise with movable jaw that easily
back or forth by raising the handle.

4. Machinist vise a work holding tool for machining activity.

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5. Hand vise V block with clamp is used to hold metal stocks
for small machining operation.

6. Vise Grip. A tool used to gripped the stock and tight enough
to hold the object.

7. Tong. Used to hold the metal to be forged and it must be

held securely while it is being worked.

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 SELF-CHECK 1.1

LO1.
Directions:
Read the instruction carefully. Match A with column B. Write the letter
of the correct answer on the blanks provided before the number.
A B
1. Phillips screw
2. Box wrench A.
3. Scraper K.
4. Square file B.
5. C-clamp L.
6. Steel tape
7. Cold Chisel C.
8. Machinist vise M.
9. Ballpeen Hammer
10. Hand vise D.
11. Open ended
wrench E.
12. Hack saw
13. Steel rule
14. Helical-ratchet N.
screw driver
F. O.
15. Chipping
hammer
G.

P.
H.

J.

I.

A B

A. K.

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B.
L.

C. M.
O.

D.
P.

E.

F. Q.

R.
G.

H. S.

I. T.

J. U.

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 INFORMATION SHEET 1.2
Defective and Non-Defective Hand tools

Introduction:

There are many ways in identifying hand tools. One of these is to

identify them according to their uses and function. Moreover,
awareness of defective and non-defective hand tools is a primordial
concern of workers/welders.

Below are the recommended practices to identify defective and non-

defective hand tools.

1. Through visual inspection:

Defective tools can easily be distinguished from the functional ones
through visual inspection. The physical appearance of tools will
describe such characteristics like dullness, sharpness, dismantled
parts, and unevenness of the teeth of the cutting tools.

2. Functionality:
Another way is to check the quality of the manufactured tools. Is it
already susceptible to wear and tear? Has it already exceeded its
service life? Is it made with quality and has passed the
manufacturer’s quality control test?

Some hand tools issued for years in shops and few pieces of these can
be subjected for condemnation.

3. Performance:
Performance of hand tools is determined after the actual use has been
tested and evaluated, and the outcomes will be the basis if the hand
tools are still worth for work.

4. Service span:

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Hand tools are issued to shop teacher at one time. However, this must
be recorded to determine when it was received and how long the tools
were kept in the shop. A hand tool which is too old is unsafe for both
the students and workers. These should be marked defective and
segregated from the good ones.

SELF-CHECK 1.2

LO1.
Direction:
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use separate answer sheet.

1. Defective hand tools are kept and

a) Marked as defective.
b) Mixed together with non-defective tools.
c) Put anywhere in the shop.
d) Placed in the shop unlabeled.

2. Way of checking hand tools as either defective or non-defective:

a) Length of service
b) Trade mark of the manufacturer
c) Physical appearance
d) All of the above

3. _________ of hand tools is determined after the operation is tested

through:

a) Service span
b) Performance
c) Physical appearance
d) Repair Maintenance

4. All defective hand tools are subjected for:

a) Repair
b) Condemnation
c) Display/sample
d) All of the above

5. Service span pertains to:

a) Maintenance Schedule

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b) Determine when the tool is acquired
c) Hand tools considered functional
d) All of the above

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Program/Course: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NCI
Unit of Competency: Use hand tools
Module: Using Basic Hand Tools
Learning Outcome # 2: Use of Hand Tools

Assessment Criteria:

1. Hand tools are selected and classified to produce desired outcomes

for the job specifications.
2. Tasks performed in accordance with workplace procedure.

References:

Manufacturing Production and Maintenance Department.

By Williams

SNAP on Catalog 800

(Quality Tools and Service Equipment)

Welding Technology 2nd Ed.

By Gower A. Kennedy

Welding Principles and Application

By Larry Jeffus and Harold Johnson

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Learning Experiences/Activities:
Learning Outcome # 2 Use hand tools

Learning Activities Special Instructions:

Read the attached Operation Answer the Self-check without

Sheet # 2.1 and Information referring to the operation sheet.
sheet # 2.2
Answer Self-check # 2.1 and # Answer the Self-check in the least
2.2 possible time allotted.

Compare your answer with Assignment sheet will be issued as

Answer Key an advance requirement prior to
learning the next LO.
If you failed to meet the 80% of
equivalent passing standard, go
over again the operation sheet
and information sheet.

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 Operation Sheet no. 2.1

LO2: USE OF HAND TOOLS

Introduction:
Using hand tools properly and correctly to comply with the basic
requirements is the sole responsibility of the person in the workplace.
The combined knowledge and manipulative skills in performing varied
tasks like assembling, dismantling and other practical operations in
using hand tools.
Below are illustrations of basic hand tools that include skills in
performing tasks.
 Hacksaw
Steps in Mounting Blade to the Metal Frame

TEETH

1. Select the correct type of blade.

2. Attach the blade to the frame by pointing the teeth away from the
handle.
3. Tighten the wing nut of the handle until the blade is tight enough.

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Safety Measures:
Tighten the wing nut securely enough to prevent from buckling and
breaking.

Steps in Fixing Stock In Metal Vise and Operation Position

25-30 cm

1. Fasten the stock in vise with lay-out line as close as possible to the
end of the used vise jaws.
2. Stand with your feet 25 to 30 centimeters apart and one foot
forward.
3. Lean the body a little forward as shown in the drawing.

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Steps in Sawing the Stock

1. Start the saw by guiding the blade with the thumb of your left
hand while taking one or two light strokes with your right-hand.
2. Move the saw with steady and even motion of about 40 to 60
strokes per minute.
3. Apply pressure during the forward stroke and release during the
return strokes.
4. Hold the stock with your left hand to avoid cuts and as your saw
with right hand.

Steps in Bending 90o with Ball Peen Hammer

1. Force the metal over the vise jaws using left-hand.

2. Strike it several times near the hand with flat head of a hammer.

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Steps in Squaring off a 90 o Bend (cont.)

3. Place the metal in the bench vise and tighten strongly.

4. Strike the metal with a flat head of a hammer in the direction of
the arrow indicated.
Circular Bend

1. Place the metal over a pipe or round bar and clamp in a bench
vise.
2. Strike the metal with a glancing blow using the flat head of a
hammer until the desired curve is obtained.

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 Cold Chisel is used for cutting and chipping cold metals.

The illustration above presents the Two Hands Positioning in cold

chiseling which shows the proper grip in using the tool. For heavy work,
hand gripping of tool should be strong and tight; for fine and small
work, hold the tool lightly.

Observe the manner the person works with the ball peen hammer and
the chisel as shown in the illustration above. A cold chisel will cut
metals only if you strike it with the flat head of a ball peen hammer. The
complete safety protection device and the body position when performing
the task (chiseling) are evidently done.

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 Wrench is used for loosening and tightening light and heavy nuts
and bolts. There are various kinds and sizes of wrenches designed
according to uses and function. A tool steel on movable jaws.

A repair worker often uses tools to remove and replace damaged parts.
The wrenches are used to tighten and loosen the nut and bolts that hold
the parts in place. Other tools are used to hold parts for cutting, welding
and other works.

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Wash type of wrench is usually used for only one or two different jobs.
Figure above shows a repair worker using a box of wrench and an open-
end wrench to remove a deck lid bolt in an automobile. The ends of the
wrench are offset (the hand is lower than the handle). In this way, the
worker’s hand is above the surface of any object as the nut of bolt is
turned.

A combination wrench of open-end and a box-end will tell the advantage

of box-end over open lid. Box-end wrench has complete contact with six
points on the bolt head. This completely surrounds the grips of the bolt
head or nut allowing less chances of wrench slippage.
 Screw Drivers

Cross Head Flat Head

Screw drivers are usually made in different sets. This tool is used to
tighten and loosen screws by pushing or pulling screws in a rotating
manner. In the above illustration, a set of standard and Phillips tips of
different sizes are shown.

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Screw driver is driven by fully turning the blade clockwise motion until
the entire screw removed to the wood and metal. The purpose is to hold
or fix two pieces and by no chances to space apart even opposing force
occurs.

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 SELF-CHECK # 2.1
(Demonstration)

Direction:
Use the checklist below as basis for judging whether you meet the
required competency. Write yes or no on separate answer sheet.
Yes No
1. Can select correct type of blade of a hacksaw.
2. Can move the body a little forward while sawing
the metal.
3. Can apply pressure during forward stroke and
release in return while sawing.
4. Can strike the metal with flat head of a hammer.
5. Can use wrench in loosening and tightening nuts
and bolts.
6. Can use types of screw drivers correctly.
7. Can perform actual operations of hand tools by
following safety practices.
8. Can hold cold chisel properly while hammering
with a hammer.
9. Can follow steps in rounding stock with the use of
a hammer.
10. Can assemble and disassemble properly some
movable hand tools.

Over all: Did the student meet the standard

requirements?

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 Information Sheet 2.2
5S

What is 5S?

 It is a systematized approach to organize work areas, keep rules and

standards, and maintain discipline to do good job.

 The practice of 5S develops positive attitude among workers and

cultivates an environment of efficiency, effectiveness and economy.

 It utilizes workplace organization and work simplification techniques

to make work easier, faster, cheaper, safer and more effective.

Japanese English
Seiri Sort
Seiton Systematize
Seiso Sweep
Seiketsu Standardize
Shiketsu Self-Discipline

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 SEIRI (Sort)
Sort out unnecessary items and dispose them properly.
 Make work easier by eliminating obstacles.
 Provide no chance being disturbed by unnecessary items.
 Eliminate the need to take care of the unnecessary items.
 Prevents accumulation of unnecessary items.

 SEITON (Systematize)
Arrange necessary items in good order so that they can easily pick for
use.
 Classify necessary items into frequency of handling.
 Locate jigs and tools that are used very often near to the point
of use.
 Locate the material at the defined position to ensure “First-in,
First-out”, as well as to make the work easy.
 Store and dies molds together with the specific tools necessary
for this set-up.
 Clearly label machinery, equipment parts, jigs, tools and their
locations so that everything is understandable and visible to
everyone at a glance.

 SEISO (Sweep)
Clean your workplace completely so that there are no dust on the
floor, machinery and equipment.
 To make the workplace clean, safe and comfortable.
 To make it easy to produce quality products.

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  To check whether the machinery and equipment are in good
condition or not.
 Assign responsible persons to each machine, equipment and
area.

 SEIKETSU (Standardize)
Maintain high standard of workplace organization and housekeeping
at all times.
 To prevent the deterioration of Seiri, Seiton, and Seiso activities.
 To minimize causes that will make the workplace dirty and
uncomfortable.
 To protect workers from dangerous conditions.
 To make the workers happy and vivid giving them a chance to
present their talent and creativity.

 SHITKUSE (Self-discipline)
Do things spontaneously without being told or ordered.
 Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Shitsuke, these 4S’s are techniques and
actions to make the workplace well-organized.
 Shitsuke is a condition in which all members practice these
4S’s continuously, spontaneously and willingly.
 Shitsuke is the creation of strong cooperation culture filled with
spirit of high productivity through implementation of these 4S’s,
as well as motivation, education and training for all the
members.
 Management should give good examples.

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 Self-Check 2.2

Direction:
Read the instruction carefully. Match column A with column B. Write
letters of the correct answer on the blanks provided before the number.
Use separate answer sheet.

Column A Column B
_____1. standardize A. Clean your workplace
completely so that there is
no dust on the floor,
machinery and equipment.
_____2. sort B. Do things spontaneously
without being told or
ordered.
_____3.self-discipline C. Sort out unnecessary
items and dispose them
properly.
_____4. systematize D. Maintain high standard
of workplace organization
and house keeping at all
times.
_____5. sweep E. Arrange necessary items
in good order so that they
can easily pick for use.

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Program/Course: Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) NCI
Unit of Competency: Use of Hand Tools
Module: Using Basic Hand Tools
LO3: Maintain Hand Tools

Assessment Criteria:
1. Routine maintenance of hand tools is undertaken according to
standard operating procedure
2. Hand tools are stored in designated location in accordance with
manufacturers’ standard procedure.

References:

Manufacturing production and Maintenance Departments

By Williams (Quality Tools for Industry Service 1882)

Snap on Catalog 800

(Quality Tools and Service Equipment Copyright 2006 Snap-on
Incorporated)

Welding Technology, 2nd Ed.

Harold Johnson

Welding Principles and Application

Larry Jeffus, Harold Johnson

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Learning Experiences/Activities
Learning Outcome: # 3 Maintain Hand Tools

Learning Activities Special Instructions:

1) Read the attached Information Answer the Self-check without

Sheet # 3.1 Maintain Hand Tools. referring to the information sheet.

2) Answer Self check # 3.1. Answer the Self-check in the least

possible time allotted.

3) Compare your answer with Assignment sheet will be issued as

answer key. an Advance requirements prior to
learning the next LO.
4) If you failed to meet the 80%
of equivalent passing standard,
go over again the information
sheet.

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 Information Sheet 3.1

LO3 Maintain hand tools

Introduction:

Hand tools are very important for the welder in welding shops or in
welding productions. The presence of machines and equipment are
equally important with hand tools. The necessity of doing the tasks such
as assembling, dismantling and other related works call for high demand
of our hand tools. Some welders do not follow correct practices of
handling tools. In some cases, they try to force the tool to perform a job
which is not appropriate to its intended use.

A routine maintenance proper storage and occupational health and

safety standard are the controlling device to follow and practice to assure
warranty and safety in all job undertakings.

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 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Maintenance of hand tools and machines are both primordial concerns of

a repair technician in the welding shops and/or in the welding
production. The activities should be on schedule and with proper
coordination with the production people. The term “repair” and
“maintenance” works are two of different meanings. Repair, unusually
focuses on the program of works done in the operation of power plants in
machines that are in trouble of stopping its function. While the term
“Maintenance” means a scheduled or a planned visit of tools or
equipments for inspection and from there, reports and recommendation
developed and next tasks to be decided like in performing such cleaning,
application of lubricants, dismantling and etc.

Some of the simple maintenance activities for hand tools, and the
maintenance schedule should be posted in the readable corner of the
shop.

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 Lubricating. A task performed in the shop/production. Through
the application of the lubricant substance to the identified items in
parts like barrels, rollers, springs, bearing, bolts and nuts, and
other automotive parts.

 Tightening/Loosening. In an assembly of structures, we have

tools fittings need to tight and loosen and in application to the
metal structures that demand a high risk in safety. Tightening
bolts and nuts and other fittings require procedures and for
standard compliance.

 Hand Sharpening. Some tools are needed to be sharpened. Those

blades of knife, cold chisel, punches and many others. To do
hand sharpening for hand tools requires techniques and
application. In some multi knives cutter, manufacturers produce
knife sharpening system to hold or clamp the blade for ensuring
strong blade to stone contact during sharpening and also provided
with course to fine honing stones. For cold chisel and punches, the
right file-size and grades used for repairing the defective anvil
curve.

 Simple Repair. Repair practices of hand tools still available

anytime. But, to some extent, tools are checked yearly and many
of the hand tools are eligible for condemnation and the whole items
are to be replaced by a new unit. However, there are instances
that minor repair can be performed, like replacement of wooden
handle of a hammer and mushroomed head of a cold chisel.
 Cleaning. Simple process applied to hand tools. The cleaning
approach may differ from one another. For example, cleaning of

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 the rack corners of hand tools by using air vacuum or by a piece of
clothe. Similar process may be applied to identical cleaning
situations.

By piece of cloth By Air vacuum

 PROPER STORAGE OF HAND TOOLS/EQUIPMENTS

(5S Implementation)

 Clearly label machinery, equipment, part, jigs, tools, and their

locations, so that everything is understandable, and visible to
everyone at a glance.
 Don’t pile up jigs, tools, and materials without separators
(shelves). They should be picked up easily.
 Rearrange machinery and equipment to make smooth
production flow, when necessary.
 Maintain the space around the fire extinguishers and
evacuation passages free.

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 Self Check 3.1

LO3 Maintain hand tools

Directions:
Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use separate answer sheet.
1. A maintenance process of moving assembled parts and hand tools
through the use of oil and greases.
a. Simple Repair
b. Lubricating
c. Hand Sharpening
d. Tightening

2. What is considered a minor repair?

a. The task not too long to perform
b. Whole item to be replaced
c. Motor over hauling
d. None of the above

3. Proper storage of hand tools is like simply saying that:

a. Hand tools are placed together in one place.
b. In the tool cabinet with proper labeling
c. In any place in the tool room
d. All of the above.

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4. “Urgent repair” a term similar to:
a. Maintenance schedule
b. Maintenance Inspection
c. An ordinary routine
d. An immediate repair

5. Don’t pile up jigs, tools and materials without:

a. Label
b. Separator
c. Identification
d. Stamping

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 ANSWER KEYS
Self Check # 1.1
1. F 8. H 15. J
2. N 9. D
3. G 10. M
4. L 11. I
5. C 12. E
6. O 13. B
7. K 14. A

Self Check # 1.2

1. a
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. c

Self Check # 2.1 (Y/N Operation)

1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Self Check # 2.2

1. d
2. c
3. b
4. e
5. a

Self Check # 3.1

1. b
2. a
3. b
4. d
5. b

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