Classification of Hand tools

Measuring Tools- A Measuring instrument is a device for measuring a physical quantity.

Ruler- A straight edged strip, as of wood or metal, for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths. Also called rule. Caliper- A large instrument having a fixed and a movable arm on a graduated stock, used for measuring the diameters of logs and similar objects. Meter Stick- A measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths. Tape Measure- A tape of cloth, paper, or steel marked off in a linear scale, as of inches or centimeters, for taking measurements. Also called tapeline.

Lining Tools- A slanting-edged tool used by painters in drawing lines.

Chalk Line- a string impregnated with powdered chalk, used in construction to mark a straight line on a surface, such as a wall. The string is held taut on the surface between the two end points of the line to be made, the center of the line is drawn away from the surface, and the string is released and snapped against the surface, leaving a line of chalk in the desired location. Marking Gauge- an instrument used to strike a line parallel to the straight side of a board, etc. Scratch awl- a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes.

Testing Tools- These are the Tools used to Test the flatness and squareness of a wood
Try square- A carpenter's tool consisting of a ruled metal straightedge set at right angles to a straight piece, used for measuring and marking square work. Miter square- An instrument with straight edges that are set at a 45 angle or that are adjustable, used for marking the angles of a miter joint. Steel square- It consists of a long arm and a shorter one, which meet at an angle of 90 degrees (a right angle) Sliding T bevel- A sliding T bevel is an adjustable gauge for setting and transferring angles. The handle is usually made of wood or plastic and is connected to a metal blade with a thumbscrew or wing nut. The blade pivots and can be locked at any angle by loosening or tightening the thumbscrew. Plumb-bob- A plumb-bob or a plummet is a weight, usually with a pointed tip on the bottom that is suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumb-line. It is essentially the y-axis equivalent of a "water level". Spirit level- A spirit level or bubble level is an instrument designed to indicate whether a surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb).

Boring Tools- These are the tools used to bore holes in the wood.
Auger bit- a bit with a cutting edge or blade like that of an anger. Drill bit- a removable drilling or boring tool for use in a brace, drill press, or the like. Spade bit- a thin bit with a center point and cutting edges on either side.

Driving Tools- These are the tools that use to drive nails, screws chisels etc.
Hammers-To put together, fasten, or seal, particularly with nails, by hammering. Screw driver- A tool used for turning screws. Mallet-A short-handled hammer, usually with a cylindrical head of wood, used chiefly to drive a chisel or wedge.

Holding tools- Holding tools is a tool that you use your hands.
Clamps- Any of various devices used to join, grip, support, or compress mechanical or structural parts . Pilers- These are the Tools Use to Hold Other Tools Such as Nails. Hand drill- a small portable drill held and operated by hand. Vise- A clamping device, usually consisting of two jaws closed or opened by a screw or lever, used in carpentry or metalworking to hold a piece in position. Hand screw- a screw or screw device turned by hand.

Miscellaneous tools- These tools is used to

Whetstone- A hard, fine-grained stone for honing tools. Also called snakestone. Wrench- Any of various hand or power tools, often having fixed or adjustable jaws, used for gripping, turning, or twisting objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes. Pliers- A variously shaped hand tool having a pair of pivoted jaws, used for holding, bending, or cutting.

Edge-cutting tools- These tools is used to cut the edge of the wood.
Plane- A carpenters tool with an adjustable blade for smoothing and leveling wood. Chisel- A metal tool with a sharp beveled edge, used to cut and shape stone, wood, or metal. Axe- a hand tool with one side of its head forged and sharpened to a cutting edge, used for felling trees, splitting timber, etc. Hatchet- a short axe used for chopping wood.

Tooth-cutting tools- These are the tools used to cut the wood.

Saw- Any of various tools, either hand-operated or power-driven, having a thin metal blade or disk with a sharp, usually toothed edge, used for cutting wood, metal, or other hard materials File- Any of several hardened steel tools with cutting ridges for forming, smoothing, or reducing especially metallic surfaces.

Measuring Lining tools- These tool is used for measuring and ling the wood.
Marking Gauge- an instrument used to strike a line parallel to the straight side of a board, etc. Mortise Gauge- A tool (similar to a marking gauge) having two scribes for marking parallel lines; can be adjusted to the required distances from a working edge in preparing mortises or tenons.

Measuring Testing tools- These tools is used to measure and test the wood.
Try square- An instrument consisting of two straightedges secured at right angles to each other, used for laying off right angles and testing whether work is square. Miter square- In carpentry, a square with a handle having one edge with a bevel at an angle of 45; used for laying out miter joints.

JERIC KEIYAN H. PORTO