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Hand Tools

Screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, and other hand tools are used for various tasks. Proper use and safety precautions are important. The document defines different types of common hand tools like screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, saws, and describes their basic functions. Learning objectives are to identify different hand tools and understand their specifications and proper uses.

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Hand Tools

Screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, and other hand tools are used for various tasks. Proper use and safety precautions are important. The document defines different types of common hand tools like screwdrivers, hammers, wrenches, pliers, saws, and describes their basic functions. Learning objectives are to identify different hand tools and understand their specifications and proper uses.

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HAND TOOLS

Learning Objectives:
After reading the information sheet, you must be able to :
1. Identify different hand tools and its uses
2. Know the specifications of various hand tools
Hand Tools Safety Tips
•Inspect your tools before each use to make sure they are in good condition.
•Be sure to use the proper tool for the job at hand.
•Use gloves, eye protection, and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed.
•Always be alert and focus on the task at hand.
•Keep your work area clean and tidy to avoid trip hazards.
•Discard any worn out-tools such as hammers, saws, etc.
Definition
Hand tools refer to any type of tool that can be used by hand and does not require any electrical
power.
Types of Hand Tools

Screwdrivers are very important and are used A hammer consists of a heavy “head”
to tighten the screws, bolts, and nuts. attached to a long handle that can be swung
to strike a specific area of an object.
CLAMPS WRENCH

Clamps are used to apply internal pressure Wrench or spanner is used to apply torque
to hold or secure objects firmly together to to objects, such as nuts and bolts, to turn or
prevent movement or separation. prevent them from turning.
Plier Rasps
They are used to hold objects firmly, bend Rasps are used to create smooth edges or
other materials, and remove unwanted create a new shape or profile. In some
elements. It is also used for bending or cases, it is used to remove extra material
straightening wires, cutting wires, removing from plastic, wood or metal.
nails, or just hold objects firmly in one
place.
Allen Key Hand Saw
Allen key and a hex key is a simple tool that Hand saws are used in carpentry and
is used to drive bolts and screws with woodworking to cut the wood into various
hexagonal sockets in their heads. These shapes. Usually, its purpose is to carve a
tools are L shaped with unequal arms. Allen wooden object and join the pieces
keys are mainly used for furniture repair, to together.
fix bicycles or bikes, etc.
Crowbar Scissors
A crowbar is a metal tool used mainly Scissors are shearing tools that are
to pry things open. It is usually hook operated by hand. With scissors, the
shaped. It is used as a lever either to force sharpened edges slide against the handles
apart two objects or to remove nails. (bows) opposite to the pivot as the handles
Crowbars are commonly used to open are closed.
nailed wooden crates.
Nail Awl
A nail is a tiny metal tool utilized in The most basic hole maker, similar to a
construction and woodworking that can be needle, is an awl. It doesn’t actually remove
used as a fastener, a hanger, or even as the material; it just pushes it to one side.
decoration. Additionally, it is used to sew thick materials
like leather or canvas.
Screw and Bolt Hacksaw
A screw and a bolt are types of fasteners A hacksaw is a fine-toothed saw that was
that are typically made of metal and have a primarily designed for cutting metal
helical ridge.

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