Basic+Hand+Tools

[|The] basic hand tools used in Shopfittining & Detail Joinery industries are typically those used in the construction Industry.

The work bench
Some people might say that the workbench is a tool, and some think it the most important tool in the workshop. watch this woodtrek video via the link below and you can make up your own mind.

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the work bench is used for supporting material while we work on it. it should be able to: 1. prevent the material from slipping around. 2. keep the material flat 3. have a place to put hand tools 4. have a stop to push material against when using tools 5. support clamps 6. electrical power supply for plugging in power tools. 7. shelf below for stacking and storing parts, jigs and tools.

As a minimum every the bench should be fitted with a vice and planing stops.

Striking tools
The hammer is perhaps the most common type of hand tool used hammers are use for striking nails and assitining in joining components together. Types of striking tools include: mallets - for striking chisels and assembling frames Claw hammer - for driving nails (best for > 40mm) and extracting bent nails Warrington hammer - For driving nails ( < 50mm) often in tight corners and rebates Pin hammer - used for fine tacks Soft faced Hammer - used for **tapping** Aluminum sections -

Cutting tools
Saws: [|Cross cut saw] [|Rip saw] Panel saw [|Tenon saw] [|Dovetail saw] Coping saw Fret saw There are other types of saws available and the links at the end of thsi page will show you some of them

A [|Bench hook] is often used in workshops to steady timber when cutting The links below will take you to wikipedia pages for a range of hand tools all you have to do is click on the tool you want to view.
 * || [|Hand tools] ||< [|Block plane] **·** [|Brace] **·** [|Cabinet scraper] **·** [|Chisel] **·** [|Clamp] **·** [|Coping saw] **·** [|Fretsaw] **·** [|Glass cutter] **·** [|Hacksaw] **·** [|Hammer] **·** [|Hand saw] **·** [|Locking pliers] **·** [|Mallet] **·** [|Plane] **·** [|Pliers] **·** [|Punch] **·** [|Screwdriver] **·** [|Spirit level] **·** ||

See your trainer to access the following documents for details on
 * CARP01/1 - Introduction to trade - Part 1**
 * Part 2 - Basic Joints**
 * Part 3 - Drawing**
 * CARP02/1 - Building Materials and Hand Tools - including**
 * Boring tools**
 * Planes**
 * Hand Saws**

or visit our resources page for detail on how you can obtain a copy but try your library first

Watch the videos at the link below to learn the parts, adjustments, use and maintenance of the Jack Plane. Much of the information is applicable to other types of planes as well. http://www.ehow.com/VideoSearch.aspx?s=jack+plane&Options=4
 * Hand Planes:**

All Videos in this Series
> [|Introduction to the Jack Plane][|Identifying Parts of a Jack Plane] > > [|Definition of Parts for a Jack Plane][|Setting Up the Sole of a Jack Plane] > > [|Overview of the Frog on a Jack Plane][|Fixing the Frog of a Jack Plane] > > [|Cap Iron Tips of a Jack Plane][|Setup Tips for a Jack Plane] > > [|Troubleshooting Tips for a Jack Plane][|Repairing a Jack Plane] > > [|Planing End Grain With a Jack Plane][|Applying Pressure to a Jack Plane] > > [|Safety Tips for Using a Jack Plane][|Safety Precautions for a Jack Plane]

To see a larger range of hand tools used in the constructioin industry vists some of the tools supplier websites listed below: []
 * Stanley tools** :

=Tool maintenance:= Chisels and plane blades will require a razor sharp edges to be effective hand tools. [|Bench Grinders]
 * Grinders:** To sharpen these tools we use electric bench or pedestal **grinders** to keep the correct angle of the ground face and square to the edge of the blade. More information can be found about grinders, grinding wheels and machine maintenance from the documents below and by visiting the link below.

[|Honing stones - Wikipedia]
 * Honing Stone:** Special types of stones to **hone** the edge to razor sharpe. They come in a wide range of shapes, sizes and materials. Stones may be flat, for working flat edges, or shaped for more complex edges, such as those associated with some [|wood carving] or [|woodturning] tools. They can be made from natural stone such as Akansas or man-made material such as aluminium oxide. More information on stones is available form the wikipedia link below

Levelling tools
Spirit level

torpedo level; Check out these videos on how to use a spirit level on youtube: [] Stabila is a major manufacturer of leveling equipment. Follow this link to see a range of spirit levels: [] Stabila also have a Youtube channnel where you will find a number of videos on how to use many of their digital level and laser based construction tools. Click on this link: [|Stabila products on YouTube.com]

Another great resource for Basic tools is at the following wiki pages: []