Carpentry Tools Introduction

There are many tools used in Carpentry for heavy work and for fine work.
Some of the tools used -

• Marking and Setting Tools

1. T-square - To set right angles.
2. Bevel - To set angles of different degrees.
3. Marking \ Mortise Gauge - For marking parallel.
4. Scribing Knife - To mark points and lines on wood.

• Cutting Tools

1. Hack Saw - Hand operated, fast cutting.
2. Hand Saw - Hand operated, specially made for wood.
3. Chisel - Cut out chunks of wood.
4. Mortise Chisel - For cutting big chunks of wood.
5. Hand Drill - Hand operated drill machine for woodwork.

• Planing Tools

1. Bead Plane - Planes a small area, Good for fine woodwork.
2. Jack Plane - Planes a good amount of area, Good for Tables, etc.
3. Rebate Plane - Same as a Jack Plane but with more higher accuracy.

• Striking Tools

1. Claw Hammer - Used for taking nails out and hammering them inside.
2. Mallet - A Mallet is used for striking soft metals such as Aluminium, Cast Iron, etc.
3. Spall Hammer - A large hammer usually with a flat face and straight peen for breaking and rough-dressing stone.
4. Waller's Hammer - Used for stone breaking.

• Fastenings

1. Wire nails
2. Cut nails
3. Floor brads
4. Lathe nails
5. Tree Nails
6. Pins
7. Screws
8. Coach screws
9. Bolts
10. Spikes