Tool Encyclopedia

Hammers Measuring & Layout Drill Bits Adhesives & Tapes

● Ball Peen Hammer ● Architectural or Engineering ● Forstner Drill Bit ● 2-Part Epoxy (glue)
● Claw Hammer Scale ● Hole Saw ● CA Glue
● Mallet ● Combination Square ● Twist Drill Bit ● Craft Glue
● Framing Square ● Spade Drill Bit ● Double Sided Tape
Pliers ● Level ● Step Drill ● Duct Tape
● Crimping Pliers ● Ruler ● Electrical Tape
● Groove Joint Pliers ● Speed Square Saws ● Gaffers Tape
● Linesman Pliers ● T-Square ● Coping Saw ● Hot Glue
● Locking Pliers (vise grips) ● Tape measure ● Hack Saw ● Masking Tape
● Needle Nose Pliers ● Try-Square ● Hand Saw ● Packaging Tape
● Side Cutter / Diagonal ● Scotch / Clear Tape
Cutter Power Tools Assembly Tools ● Spray Adhesive
● Slip Joint Pliers ● Angle Grinder ● Allen Wrench / Hex Key ● Super Glue
● Wire Strippers ● Band Saw ● Crescent / Adjustable Wrench ● Wood Glue
● Bench Grinder ● Nut Driver
Clamps & Vises ● Circular / Skill Saw ● Ratchet & Socket Hardware
● Bar Clamp ● Cordless Drill ● Screw Drivers ● Brackets
● Bench Vise ● Disk / Belt Sander ● Staple Gun ● Nails
● C-Clamp ● Dremel Tool ● Wrench Set ● Nuts & Bolts
● Quick Grip Clamp ● Drill Press ● Screws
● Spring Clamp ● Jig Saw Other ● Zip / Cable Ties
● Woodworking Vise ● Miter / Chop Saw ● Aviation / Tin Snips
● Orbital / Palm Sander ● Box Cutter / Utility Knife Safety
● Router / Plunge Router ● File ● Ear Protection
● Sawzall ● Heat Gun ● Nitrile gloves
● Scroll Saw ● Hole Punch ● Respirator / Dust Mask
● Spindle Sander ● Rasp ● Safety Glasses
● Table Saw ● Sand Paper
● Scissors
● Soldering Iron
● X-acto Knife
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Ball Peen Hammer
Description and uses:
● Machinist's hammer
● Peening hammer used in metalworking
● Peening - surface hardening by impact
● Can be used to strike punches and chisels (insert picture here)
● Can be used to create gaskets for mating
surfaces
● Can be used to round off edges of metal pins
and fasteners

Safety considerations:
● Wear safety glasses or goggles
● Strike hammer squarely with the striking face
parallel to the surface being struck (insert video tutorial here)
● Avoid glancing blows and over and under strikes
● Don't hit yourself or others
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Claw Hammer
Description and uses:
● One of the most recognizable of all hammers.
● The back of the claw Hammer has a curved,
forked claw to grip nail heads.
● The front has a cylindrical head for hammering in (insert picture here)
nails.

Safety considerations:
● Don’t miss use or abuse the hammer in any
setting!
● Only for nails.
● Watch your fingers.
● Hold from the grip with the thumb along the
shaft. (insert video tutorial here)
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Mallet
Description and uses:
● A type of hammer
● Has a larger head usually made of wood, rubber,
etc
● Used in woodwork for driving a tool like a chisel
● Also used to strike a surface

Safety considerations:
● Wear safety glasses/goggles
● Always inspect the mallet before use
● If the mallet head or any parts are loose, don’t use it
● Never strike two mallets together as they might
break upon impact
● Always have a firm grip to prevent the mallet from
bouncing off the material or slipping from your hand
● Make sure to put it back safely so it doesn’t fall on
your feet.
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Crimping Pliers
Description and uses:
● A crimping tool is a device used to conjoin two
pieces of metal by deforming one or both of them
in a way that causes them to hold each other.
The result of the tool's work is called a crimp.
● A good example of crimping is the process of
affixing a connector to the end of a cable.
● Crimping pliers are also used in making jewelery,
sealing bottles and vials or making impressions
on metal.
Safety considerations:
●

(insert video tutorial here)

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Groove Joint Pliers
Description and uses:
● The primary use for this tool is to be flexible with
size and grip.
● You can grip many differently shaped screws and
other items by simply just moving throughout the (insert picture here)
channel locks.
● This took is a great all-around tool that

Safety considerations:
● Make sure to use safety glasses whenever
handling the groove joint pliers.

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Linesman Pliers
Description and uses:
● Used for bending and gripping wires, cables,
bolts or any other hard material.

Safety considerations:
● Relatively safe just don't crush your fingers with
them and don’t touch the metal part when
dealing with electricity.

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Locking Pliers (vise grip)
Description and uses:
● A tool used for locking pliers or objects together
● Has a curved jaw or long nose to provide better
grip
● Used for pulling and twisting (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Hold the locking pliers in both hands when using
● Don’t expose to hot heat
● Always be careful with electrical wires
● Make sure the lock plier is placed properly

(insert video tutorial here)

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Needle Nose Pliers
Description and uses:
● A type of pliers with a long, tapered bit.
● They are used to bend, cut and grip things that
human fingers aren’t normally able to do.
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Never expose to direct heat
● Don’t bend really stiff wire/metal with the end of
the pliers because they might break
● Don’t rock side to side when cutting
● Never pry with the nose of the pliers
● Never attempt to cut a hot wire.

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Side Cutter / Diagonal Cutter
Description and uses:
● They have two handle arms for grip and hand
positioning
● They are meant for cutting wires and the leads of
components in electronics (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Keep fingers on the handles and away from the
metal tip
● Don’t use on hot materials
● Try to keep it steady and limited moving
● Eye protection

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Slip Joint Pliers
Description and uses:
● Used for gripping and bending hardware (nuts,
bolts, etc.)
● Two handles to adjust size
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Never use to excessive heat
● Don’t bend stuff wire with light pliers
● Should not be used for cutting hard wires

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Wire Strippers
Description and uses:
● Wire strippers are used to strip the plastic off the
end of the wire to access the metal conductive
part
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Don’t use on your finger!!! (But seriously the
blade part is sharp)
● Keep fingers away from joint to avoid pinching
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Bar Clamp
Description and uses:
● A clamp that is used in woodworking
applications.
● Holds down edges that are glued
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Confirm ease of adjustment- rigid movements
may damage structure and injure the user
● Bent frames must be replaced to ensure proper
usage and better results

(insert video tutorial here)

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Bench Vise
Description and uses:
● Description: A mechanical apparatus used to secure an
object to allow work to be performed on it
● Usages: A mechanical apparatus used to secure an
object to allow work to be performed on it

Safety considerations:
● Cover your face and eyes with a shield, goggles and
safety glasses.
● Always ensure the bench vise is securely fitted to the
work table, with bolts placed in the right order.
● Keep the stationary jaw at a length of slightly beyond the
working table to keep the long pieces away from
interfering. In fact, always have a glance over the work
surface and see for yourself whether the table or the
surface holds firm under duress.
● Keep the vise and material size at a substantially
compatible range.
● Check the clamping of the vise on the surface to see
whether it offers full clamping.
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C-Clamp
Description and uses:
● A c-clamp is a type of clamp device used to hold
a wood or metal workpiece.
● C-clamps are used in carpentry and welding.

Safety considerations:
● Remove clamps as soon as the job is finished.
● Keep all moving parts of clamps lightly oiled.
● Keep tools clean to prevent slippage.
● Store c-clamps by clamping them in a rack, not
in a drawer.

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Quick-grip Clamp
Description and uses:
● A quick-grip clamp is used to secure objects
together to eliminate movement while working

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● Make sure clamps are fully secure and tightened
before beginning work on the material
● Don't get your skin caught in it or something

(insert video tutorial here)

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Spring Clamp
Description and uses:
● The jaws of a spring clamp usually have either soft
plastic or rubber pads to protect the material being
clamped from damage, while maintaining a firm grip on
the workpiece. This tool is useful to hold down material (insert picture here)
for gluing purposes.

Safety considerations:
● Make sure that the size of the clamp is large
enough and tough enough to hold the material
● Make sure that any screws in the clamp are
secured properly
● Close the jaws until the clamp feels tight. For
example, when gluing, some glue will be
squeezed out, a sign that it is tight enough
● Throw away any clamps with bent frames
● Use goggles!
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Woodworking Vise
Description and uses:
● The use of this vise is like a normal vise but is
made for wood instead of metals.

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● When tightening the vise with a wood, make sure
not to make it too tight to the point that it might
break the vise or whatever it is clamped onto.

(insert video tutorial here)

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Architectural or Engineering Scale
Description and uses:
● Used to measure objects and is similar to a ruler.
● Dissimilarly it can be used at multiple scales (1:2,
1:4, etc.) to help with board drawings.
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Not edible

(insert video tutorial here)

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Combination Square
Description and uses:
● It is composed of a ruler, and one or more
interchangeable heads that can be attached
● The most common head is used to layout and
check right and 45 degree angles (insert picture here)
● A combination square is used in woodworking
and metalworking
● Is also used as a ruler

Safety considerations:
● Be careful to not break the interchangeable
heads
● Don’t get your finger stuck in between the ruler
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Framing Square
Description and uses:
● A type of carpentry tool
● Has measurement markings along both edges
● Used to frame and lay rafters and stairs
● Used to mark straight edges and right angles

Safety considerations:
● When in use, lay flat against a worktable to
prevent impaling
● Be aware of your surroundings to not injure
others
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Level
Description and uses:
● By placing it on a surface, it tells you whether a
surface is horizontal (how centered between the
markings the bubbles are, the more level the
surface is). (insert picture here)
● Depending on the level, it can be used to
determine if something is vertical or at a certain
angle (like 45°)

Safety considerations:
● Not anything in particular; don’t drop it

(insert video tutorial here)

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Ruler
Description and uses:
● Wooden or metal stick with a marked length for
measuring

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● N/A

(insert video tutorial here)

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Speed Square
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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T-Square
Description and uses:
● a T-shaped ruler, used primarily in mechanical
drawing, having a short cross piece that slides
along the edge of the drawing board as a guide
to the perpendicular longer section in making (insert picture here)
parallel lines, right angles, etc., and as a support
for triangles.

Safety considerations:
● -

(insert video tutorial here)

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Tape Measure
Description and uses:
● A tape measure is usually a covered constant
force spring with markings on it.
● You use the marking to measure items, you can
extend the tape measure for longer (insert picture here)
measurements.
● With most tape measures you can either lock the
spring in place, or it will have a button the retract
the spring.

Safety considerations:
● When retracting the spring DO NOT run your
finger along the edge, it will most likely cut you.
(insert video tutorial here)
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Try-Square
Description and uses:
● an implement used to check and mark right angles in
construction work.

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● How to use a try-square safely:
Place the try square blade across the material you want to test
or mark. The thicker part of the handle should extend over the
edge of the surface, allowing the blade to lie flat across the
surface. Hold the handle against the edge of the material. The
blade is now positioned at a 90° angle compared to the edge.

(insert video tutorial here)

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Angle Grinder
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Band Saw
Description and uses:
● Long metal band with teeth on one edge fixed
around two wheels
● Used to make long cuts through lumber or planks
● Used to make contoured cuts through work (insert picture here)
pieces
Safety considerations:
● One person within danger zone at a time
● Adjust blade guide to .25” above work piece
● Wait until blade comes to rest before leaving the
area
● Monitor the blade’s torque and listen for any
telling sounds
● Make relief cuts if necessary (insert video tutorial here)
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Bench Grinder
Description and uses:
● When turned on the spinning wheel is used to
grind materials.
● It is a grinding machine used to drive abrasive
wheels. It can be used to sharpen cutting tools. (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Correct eye protection is to be worn, and loose
clothing and jewelry should not be worn.

(insert video tutorial here)

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Circular / Skill Saw
Description and uses:
● Power saw that uses toothed or abrasive disc or
blade to cut different material using a rotary
motion spinning around an arbor
● Used to cut wood, masonry, plastic, or metal (insert picture here)
● Are handheld or mounted to a machine
● Designed for making rip-cuts, cross-cuts, or a
combination of both
● Powered by gasoline, electricity, or hydraulic
motor.

Safety considerations:
● Wear eye protection
● Avoid loose clothing, har, or jewelry (insert video tutorial here)
● Stand to the side of the saw
● Check the blade for sharpness
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Cordless Drill
Description and uses:
● A Battery Drill with a forward and reverse drilling,
and two speeds (1 and 2).
● Used for driving in screws and fasteners and
drilling holes. (insert picture here)
● Must recharge the battery.
● Adaptive chuck size for different drill bits.

Safety considerations:
● Wear eye protection.
● Avoid loose clothing, hair, or jewelry.
● Watch your fingers and your materials.
● Check the drill bits and drill to ensure that it is in
the chuck correctly. (insert video tutorial here)
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Disk / Belt Sander
Description and uses:
● A high-powered sanding tool
● Prefabricated disks of abrasive paper
● Used to smooth end grain, or straight and miter
cuts, as well as curved edge
● Allows to smooth materials like wood or plastic

Safety considerations:
● Always keep any parts of your body away from the
marked danger zones
● Stand to one side of the sander, never directly in line
with the plane of rotation
● Use push tools or sticks to help guide pieces close to
the machine
● Ensure that the machine is completely turned off
before walking away
● Always sand on a downward motion
● Never reach over or around it while working
● Wear safety gear, especially a mask
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Dremel Tool
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Drill Press
Description and uses:
● A Drill press device for producing holes in hard
substances. The drill is held in a rotating spindle
and is fed into the workpiece, which is usually
clamped in a vise resting on a table.

Safety considerations:
●

(insert video tutorial here)

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Jig Saw
Description and uses:
● Used to cut boards and plywood. It can be used
to make cuts by starting from the inside of the
wood unlike a miter or band saw where the cut
must be started from the edge.

Safety considerations:
● Where safety glasses when using to avoid wood
shrapnel. Don't put your hand in front of the saw
to avoid cutting your hand. Keep your distance
from those using the saw. Make sure that the
wood that is being cut is properly secured.

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Miter / Chop Saw
Description and uses:
● Similar to a circular saw
● Has a round blade
● Used to make straight cuts in wood
● Cut angles (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Always have safety glasses on
● Make sure the blade guard is in place before
using it
● Always have your hand away from the cutting
restriction
● Make sure the blade is at full speed before (insert video tutorial here)
cutting the wood
● After the cut, make sure the blade stops spinning
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Orbital / Palm Sander
Description and uses:
● It is a hand-held power tool used for sanding. It is
called a orbital sander because the head rotates
at a high speed
● It is used to sand down large flat areas either to (insert picture here)
rough the surface up or to finish the surface.

Safety considerations:
● Always wear eye protection
● Disconnect the tool when attaching the
sandpaper
● Properly secure the surface you are sanding
● Have ventilation
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Router / Plunge Router
Description and uses:
● It's a tool for cutting into a material with a preset
cut measure
● The appropriate tool when it comes to
sophisticated jigs and has a smooth finish with (insert picture here)
the cutting process
● It has a handle press that you push down on with
the router base flat on the surface

Safety considerations:
● Keep your hands away from the bottom half
when operating
● Eye protection
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Sawzall
Description and uses:
● Gears move blade in a back and forth situation
● Used to cut wood or metal
● Cut in tight spaces
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Wear goggles and gloves
● Keep blade away from obstacles

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Scroll Saw
Description and uses:
● The scroll saw is similar to the band saw but is
used for more detailed cuts with more accuracy
and precision

Safety considerations:
● This can be a very dangerous tool if not handled
properly
● Keep fingers away from the blade
● Always wear protective equipment like goggles
and ear protection
● Make sure to let the scroll saw come to a
complete stop before making any adjustments to
the machine
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Spindle Sander
Description and uses:
● Allow user to have smooth curves on wood
pieces with ese
● A rotating cylinder sands away at wood
Safety considerations: (insert picture here)
● Keep hands away from the sander while
operating
● When replacing cylinders, make sure you do it
securely

(insert video tutorial here)

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Table Saw
Description and uses:
● Description: A table with a saw blade jutting up out of it.
These saws have long pieces of metal that are parallel to
the blade. These are called fences, and you adjust them
to the width that you’re cutting wood. When you make
your cuts, you snug your wood up against it and push it
through the blade.
● Usage: It’s designed to either make long cuts with the
grain of the wood, called rips, or shorter cuts against it.
Safety considerations:
● Do not wear gloves while operating a table saw.
● Keep the floor in front of the saw free of cut-offs and piled
up sawdust.
● Wear proper eye and hearing protection.
● Wear short sleeves, leave the ties at the office, and junk
your dangling jewelry. (insert video tutorial here)
● Stand comfortably, with your feet far enough apart for
good balance.
● Avoid any awkward operations.
● Use a push stick to cut stock that is 6" or less in width.
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Forstner Drill Bit
Description and uses:
● Forstner bits are optimized for woodworking
applications as they cut precise, clean-edged
holes in wood.
● Forstner drill bits drill a flat-bottomed hole,
making them a necessary tool for hardware
installations where a precise depth of mortise is
required.

Safety considerations:
● Wear goggles when using a Forstner drill bit.
● Make sure the drill bit has been fastened
properly before turning on the machine to
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● Do not apply too much pressure when drilling.
● Keep the workspace clear when drilling to
prevent accidents.
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Hole Saw
Description and uses:
● A hole saw is a circular saw blade used in a drill
meant to cut out holes in material. It is typically
accompanied by a central drill bit to guide the
saw and keep it from drifting. (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Use safety equipment such as gloves or safety
goggles
● Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry that could
potentially get caught in the drill
● Make sure and loose material is clamped down
● Keep drill straight; tilting the drill could cause the
drill to twist violently (insert video tutorial here)
● Brace the drill against your hip and use both
hands to counteract the torque
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Spade Drill Bit
Description and uses:
● A spade bit is a wood-boring drill bit that is flat with
two sharp lips. Its design allows for it to scoop
material out of a bore-hole quickly. Spade bits are
easy to modify I believe. This might be necessary if (insert picture here)
you need a hole that is slightly smaller than one of
the sizes of bit that you own, or if you want to angle
the sides of your spade bit to drill a tapered hole.

Safety considerations:
● Wear goggles!
● Make sure the drill bit is secure in the drill itself
● Make sure the drill bit is straight in the drill so
there is no wobbling event… see what I did
there?
● Drill pilot holes
● Apply proper pressure to the drill
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Step Drill Bit
Description and uses:
● The step drill bit is used in a drill press or hand
held power drill that is made to drill ¼ inch into
metal sheets.
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● When using this in a drill press or hand held
power drill, its very important to not drill yourself.
This is currently a big no no.

(insert video tutorial here)

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Twist Drill Bit
Description and uses:
● Most widely available type of drill bit
● Largest range of sizes
● Cheapest type of drill bit (usually)
● Comes in a wide array of materials to cut (insert picture here)
anything from wood to steel

Safety considerations:
● Don’t drill into yourself? There arent many ways
to mess it up

(insert video tutorial here)

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Coping Saw
Description and uses:
● A type of bow saw that is used to cut intricate
external shapes and interior cutouts in wood
● It is widely used to cut moldings
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Keep fingers away from the blade
● Be mindful that the blade can turn

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Hack Saw
Description and uses:
● Sharp tool with serrated edges
● Used to cut metal, wood, and plastic

Safety considerations:
● Select the correct blade, depending on the
material being cut
● Inspect blade and handle for cracks or splits
● Tension the blade properly to prevent bending or
breaking
● Use a bench vise or clamp to secure your
material to a flat surface
● Keep your fingers a safe distance away from the
serrated edge, so that you don’t cut yourself
● Cut in straight, controlled strokes
● Store away in a secure, proper position
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Hand Saw
Description and uses:
● It is a saw that is used to cut wood

Safety considerations:
● Keep you hands away from the blade (insert picture here)
● The blade gets hot from the friction from cutting,
so don’t touch it
● Saw dust will be made so wear safety goggles to
prevent it from getting in your eyes
● Don’t apply too much pressure to the saw when
cutting

(insert video tutorial here)

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Allen Wrench / Hex Key
Description and uses:
● tool used to drive bolts and screws with
hexagonal sockets in their heads

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● N/A

(insert video tutorial here)

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Crescent / Adjustable Wrench
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Nut Driver
Description and uses:
● A nut driver is a tool for tightening nuts and
bolts. It essentially consists of a socket attached
to a shaft and cylindrical handle and is similar in
appearance and use to a screwdriver. (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Don't put your fingers in the socket

(insert video tutorial here)

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Ratchet & Socket
Description and uses:
● A ratchet is a tool that allows you to turn in one
direction, but it will not turn in the other direction,
however you can still turn the handle.
● A socket is a bit that has an opening for a (insert picture here)
specific size nut.
● The ratchet allows you to turn a full 360 degrees
without having to go in a full circle, this also
allows you to speed up.

Safety considerations:
● Putting to much tension into the ratchet system
could cause it to lock up, or possible break the
nut. (insert video tutorial here)
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Screw Drivers
Description and uses:
● A screwdriver is a hand tool used for screwing and
unscrewing screws. A typical simple screwdriver has a
handle and a shaft, ending in a tip the user puts into the
screw head before turning the handle. (insert picture here)
Safety considerations:

● Do not use a screwdriver as a punch, wedge, pinch bar

or pry.
● Keep the tip clean and sharp to permit a solid grip on the
tip of the screw.
● Keep the handle of the screwdriver clean and intact to
allow for a solid grip.
● Carry screwdrivers in toolboxes or work belts – never in
your pocket. In wood and sheet metal, make a pilot hole (insert video tutorial here)
for the screw.
● Never use a screwdriver during electrical work unless it is
properly insulated.
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Staple Gun
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Wrench Set
Description and uses:
● Set of various inert wrenches and ratcheting
wrench bits. Monkey wrenches, allen wrenches,
crescent wrenches, and drivers are sometimes
included (insert picture here)
● Used to undo nuts, extract bolts

Safety considerations:
● Don’t throw wrenches

(insert video tutorial here)

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Aviation / Tin Snips
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Box Cutter / Utility Knife
Description and uses:
● Also known as utility knives
● Retractable and replaceable blades
● Adjustable length
● Used to open packages without damaging (insert picture here)
content
● Used as a more adjustable knife

Safety considerations:
● Cut at an angle from your body
● Retract fully when not in use
● Wear gloves
● Keep blades sharp and in good condition
● Keep first aid kit nearby (insert video tutorial here)
● Don't hit or throw a box cutter
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File
Description and uses:
● Files are used to smooth down edges.
● Files can be used for wood and metals, but are
mainly used for wood.
● Files can also be curved, but most are straight. (insert picture here)
● They are like sandpaper but for bigger pieces.

Safety considerations:
● Keep your hands on the handle and on your
material.
● Wear Eye protection.
● File off smoothly and cleanly, not aggressively.
● Use it as a tool, not a toy.
(insert video tutorial here)
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Heat Gun
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Hole Punch
Description and uses:
● A tool used to punch holes in material
● Used mainly with wood
● Comes in various sizes and dimensions
● Handle with some type of hammer

Safety considerations:
● Have a clear working space
● Ensure the piece lays flat and you’re not holding
it up
● Keep your hands and fingers away from the tool
to prevent any injury
● Don’t try to force the tool through the material so
it doesn’t break
● Always use safety wear when using
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Rasp
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Sand Paper
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Scissors
Description and uses:
● Scissors can be used to cut thin materials such
as paper or thin wire.

Safety considerations:
● Don't run with scissors.

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Created by: Melvin Estrada
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Soldering Iron
Description and uses:
● A tool that has a metal tip that gets hot
● Used for connecting wires, transistor leads, and
pads on PCBs
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● After plugging the tool, make to let it sit for about
5-6 minutes to have it fully heated
● Have safety glasses on
● Don’t touch the metal tip of the tool when using
● Make sure to adjust the tool at the right
temperature before using
● Make sure the areas are heated properly after
soldering (insert video tutorial here)
● Use the sponge to take off metal parts
● After turning it off, make sure to let it cool off for
10 minutes before putting it away
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X-acto knife
Description and uses:
● A blade that is attached to a handle
● It is used to cut basically anything that the blade
can cut
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Don’t pick the knife up by the blade
● Cover the blade in between uses
● Keep your hand out of the cutting path
● Replace the blade when dull
● Don’t use the knife when the blade is fully
extended

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2-Part Epoxy (glue)
Description and uses:
● This is a tool that consists of a two way material
which is a epoxy resin and a hardener
● Epoxy adhesives are used to join construction
elements together or protect the underlying (insert picture here)
surfaces from dirt and moisture

Safety considerations:
● Each component on its own can be hazardous
so no touching
● Apply quickly and smoothly
● Limit exposure

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CA Glue (Superglue)
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert pict

(insert video tutorial here)

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Craft Glue
Description and uses:
● Water based adhesive
● Good for paper, wood, metal, glass, ceramics,
and most plastics
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Don’t spill anywhere

(insert video tutorial here)

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Double-Sided Tape
Description and uses:
● Opposed to it close relative, single-sided tape,
double-sided tape is sticky on both sides and can
be used to tape 3D objects together as shown in
the video (insert picture here)
● It is sticky on both sides!!!

Safety considerations:
● Um it’s tape, don’t put it in your hair or anyplace
else you don't want to have tape stuck to
● DO NOT EAT
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Duct Tape
Description and uses:
● Used to hold objects together, block holes,
strengthen structure, etc. Usually in a rough
manner
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Adhesive on the tape is hard to get off- may
injure people with sensitive skin
● Tie back long hair in order to prevent sticking

(insert video tutorial here)

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Electrical Tape
Description and uses:
● Description: It can be made of many plastics, but vinyl is
most popular, as it stretches well and gives an effective
and long lasting insulation. Electrical tape for class H
insulation is made of fiberglass cloth. (insert picture here)
● Usage: Electrical tape is applied to bare wire by rolling
the tape both around and along the wire in a coillike
fashion.
Safety considerations:
● Use Only on Minor Cord or Wire Damage
● Stretch the Tape as You Wrap
● Spray with Dielectric Spray
● Avoid Covering With Insulation
● Avoid Buying Electrical Tape at Surplus Stores
● Don't Use as a Replacement for Wire Nuts (insert video tutorial here)
● Don’t use Electrical Tape to Seal up Loose Wire Ends
● Don’t overload your outlets
● Avoid extension cords as much as possible
● Protect small children from hazards
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Gaffers Tape
Description and uses:
● Gaffers tape is made out of heavy cotton cloth. It
is primarily used to tape down cables. It has a
matte finish that does not reflect light or interfere
with visuals. It does not wear down easily. It is
also used to repair tears in the vinyl.

Safety considerations:
● Keep away from skin and hair.

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Hot Glue
Description and uses:
● Hot glue is a quick drying adhesive that must be
fed through a hot glue gun.

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● Use safety equipment such as gloves or safety
goggles
● Keep glue gun away from flammable material
● Keep away from the tip of the glue gun while
using as it is very hot
● Always unplug the glue gun when leaving it
unattended
● Be careful as to not allow hot glue to come in
contact with your skin as it may burn (insert video tutorial here)
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Masking Tape
Description and uses:
● Masking tape, or painter's tape, is a type of
pressure-sensitive tape made of a thin and
easy-to-tear paper, and an easily released
pressure-sensitive adhesive. Helpful for wood
clamping and very cheap too!

Safety considerations:
● Measure how much tape you actually need for
the project, don’t go overboard.
● Try not to touch the sticky part before it is stuck
on something. It may lose the stickiness and fall
off or won’t clamp as hard.
● Don’t rely on tape to be the #1 adhesive. Use (insert video tutorial here)
glue and tape for a tight seal.
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Packaging Tape
Description and uses:
● The use of packaging tape is to tape up boxes
and or other items that are going to be
packaged. It helps to keep it sturdy and safe.
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● Don’t tape your mouth shut or you won’t breathe
● Don’t eat as it will lead to death

(insert video tutorial here)

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Scotch / Clear Tape
Description and uses:
● There’s a sticky side and a not sticky side
● It is completely transparent, but still detectable
due to characteristic lustre and smoothness
● More opaque versions available (insert picture here)
● Not fabric or paper tape - material does not
smoothly adhere to certain contours
● Easier removal than fabric tapes - leaves little
residue
Safety considerations:
● Could be a pain to remove if stuck in hair.
●

(insert video tutorial here)

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Spray Adhesive
Description and uses:
● Used as a spray type glue

Safety considerations:
● Is toxic to inhale (insert picture here)

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Super glue
Description and uses:
● Used to combine and adhere materials together
● Used on glass, leather, ceramic, metal, wood,
and plastics

Safety considerations:
● Wear protective clothing and gloves to protect
your skin
● Use narrow tips or popsicle sticks to control the
path of glue
● Remove excess glue from materials
● Fasten materials together after applying glue
using clamps
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Wood glue
Description and uses:
● It is a special type of glue that is used to bind
wood together

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● Don’t eat it
● Let it dry properly
● Don’t get it on anything you don’t want it to get
on

(insert video tutorial here)

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Brackets
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Nails
Description and uses:
● small object made of metal which is used as a
fastener

Safety considerations: (insert picture here)

● When fastening, make sure to keep your fingers
out of the way to prevent injury

(insert video tutorial here)

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Nuts and Bolts
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)

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Screws
Description and uses:
● Screws are widely used in threaded fasteners to
hold objects together, and in devices such as
screw tops for containers, vises, screw jacks and
screw presses. (insert picture here)

Safety considerations:
● Don't touch the pointy end?

(insert video tutorial here)

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Zip / Cable Ties
Description and uses:
● Zip ties are plastic cables with a head on one
side that allows the rest of the cable to slipe in,
but not out.
● This allows you to tightly lock two things (insert picture here)
together.

Safety considerations:
● DO NOT use zip ties for any load bearing
applications.
● DO NOT use zip ties as a fastener for any
mechanical purpose.
● Once you trim the zip tie the trimmed end may
be sharp, be careful. (insert video tutorial here)
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Ear Protection
Description and uses:
● Helps protect against harmful noises which is often
times necessary in construction, due to its loud
nature.
(insert picture here)
Safety considerations:
● People should wear a hearing protector if the noise or
sound level at the workplace exceeds 85 decibels
(A-weighted) or dBA. Hearing protectors reduce the noise
exposure level and the risk of hearing loss. If hearing
protection is required, then a complete hearing
conservation program should be implemented.

(insert video tutorial here)

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Nitrile Gloves
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
●

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Created by: Gareth Morgan
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Respirator / Dust Mask
Description and uses:
● Used to prevent airborne particulates from
entering your lungs
● Useful for applications that spray up a lot of chips
or dust, especially if chemically toxic (insert picture here)
(woodworking, pvc, etc.)

Safety considerations:
● Is itself a safety device, it shouldn't be dangerous
unless you use it improperly

(insert video tutorial here)

Created by: Steven Udenyi
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Safety Glasses
Description and uses:
●

Safety considerations:
● (insert picture here)

(insert video tutorial here)