Classification of Hand Tools Lesson Resources

Tools. Where would we be without tools? From the basic hammer to the most sophisticated diagnostic instrument, tools are an integral part of any mechanical and automotive service procedure. In this activity you will be asked to view a variety of hand tools and classify them in to the following categories. ? ? ? ? Fastening Cutting Striking Holding

Many of you will have used these tools in your life already, and some of you may have never seen them. The goal of this activity will be to work together to develop a common knowledge base. FYI Metal hand tools are typically created by three methods: forging, casting and machining. Forging is known for creating the strongest tools. Your first task is to organize yourself in a group of two or three. Your teacher will help in the selection process and ensure that you have completed this task before you move on. Second, locate the Hand Tools Classification worksheet found at the back of this activity. Appoint a recorder for your group and ensure that the recorder has this copy of the worksheet. On the next few pages of this activity you will find various pictures of hand tools. Your next task is to first identify the tools in the pictures by providing their common name. Second you must categorize these tools as Fastening, Cutting, Striking or Holding tools. You will find a table on the worksheet that has space provided to name and categorize each picture. To help you out, remember that a tool used for fastening can tighten or loosen something, a cutting tool will cut something, a striking tool will hit something, and a holding tool will hold or squeeze something.

Here are the pictures!

How well did your group do? Were you able to name all of the tools and classify them? Before you continue on to the last task of this assignment, you must unsure that you have all of the tools named and classified. To complete your list, collaborate with other groups in your classroom. See if the names you have given the tools are the same as other groups. If they are not, try to conclude which name is correct. When your list is checked and complete, continue on with the rest of the activity. Tools are designed to repair, and service things. Now that you have named and categorized the tools displayed in this activity, what are they used for? You may have noticed that there is a third column on the Hand Tools Classification worksheet that is blank. You will now use this column to identify some uses for the tools you have identified. To get started, name the column "Tool Uses" in the space provided for the title. For each tool you must identify a use that is mechanical in nature. For example, you may identify a tool that is used to adjust a carburetor on a lawn mower or car. You could also identify a tool that is used to remove the bolts that hold the wheels on a vehicle. Do not include household uses for tools like tightening screws on a door knob. The uses that you identify should be mechanical in nature and be performed on items like vehicles, lawn mowers, motorcycles, small engines, gocarts, etc. Once you have found at least one use for each tool your assignment is complete! Well done!

There are 12 pictures with 20 different tools displayed in your web assignment. Your task is to complete the table below. Make sure to use a pencil in case you make a mistake or need to make changes later. Tool Name Fastening/Cutting/ Striking/Holding

1 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5 6 7a 7b

8a 8b 9 10a 10b 10c 11 12a 12b 12c