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intro to hand tools

TermDefinition
Adjustable Wrench A smooth-jawed wrench with an adjustable jaw used for turning nuts and bolts
Ball-Peen Hammer A hammer with a flat face that is used to strike cold punches
Bell-Faced Hammer A claw hammer with a slightly rounded, or convex face
Bevel To cut on a slant at an angle that is not a right angle.
Box-End Wrench A wrench, usually double-ended, that has a closed socket that fits over the head of a bolt
Cat's Paw A straight steel rod with a curved claw at one end that is used to pull nails that have been driven flush with the surface of the wood or slightly below it.
Chisel A metal tool with a sharpened, beveled edge used to cut and shape wood, stone, or metal.
Chisel Bar A tool with a claw at each end. Commonly used to pull nails
Claw Hammer A hammer with a flat striking face. the other end of the head is curved and divided into two claws to remove nails.
Dowel A pin, usually round, that fits into a corresponding hole to fasten or align two pieces
Fastener A device such as a bolt, clasp, hook, or lock used to attach or secure one material to another
Flats The straight sides or jaws of a wrench opening; also, the sides on a nut or bolt head
Foot-Pounds Unit of measure used to describe the amount of pressure exerted (torque) to tighten a large object.
Hex-Key Wrench A hexagonal steel bar that is bent to form a right angle.
Inch-Pounds Unit of measure used to describe the amount of pressure exerted
Created by: bri.stphns
 

 



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