Showing posts with label Tools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tools. Show all posts

Monday, February 27, 2012

Some basic tools

Here are some of the basic tools that everyone should know. Most of these come in a variety of shapes for different uses, but the basic outline will be recognizable.


A wrench is used for turning nuts and bolts. This one is an adjustable wrench.


A saw is used for cutting wood or metal. This one is a cross-cut saw.


A plane is used for making wood smooth or smaller. This one is a block plane.


Pliers are used for gripping things. These are bull-nosed pliers.


An awl is used for making holes, or to help you mark the spot where you want to put a nail. This is a scratch awl.


Sandpaper is used to smooth rough surfaces. It comes in a variety of grits (the size of the abrading material embedded in the paper).


A screwdriver is used for turning screws. This is a slotted screwdriver.


A drill is used for making deep holes. This one is a cordless electric drill.


A hammer is used for pounding and removing nails. This is a claw hammer.


A level is used for keeping angles and edges straight. This one is a spirit level.

All images from Wikipedia.