Tools and actions at the workshop

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Drawing tools

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To draw the pieces of a project, we always need our set squares, ruler or measuring tape and our pencil. We may also need a protractor.

We need to draw accurately (precisely).

Hammer / Nails

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We use the hammer to drive nails.

Nails are made out of iron.

Claw hammer

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We use the claw hammer to remove nails.

Screwdrivers

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We use the screwdrivers to drive screws.

This is a flat screwdriver.

This is a phillips screwdriver.

Screws

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Screws are used to hold pieces. There are many types of screws made out of different metals.

Screws can have flat head or phillips head.

Screw and unscrew

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When we screw we drive the screw in.

When we unscrew we drive the screw out.

Cloc

kwise

Coun

terc

lock

wise

Bolts and nuts

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Bolts are specific screws that need a nut to fasten pieces.

Nut

Bolt

Washers

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When working with screws and bolts, we sometimes need washers. Washers can have many differents functions.

Gimlet

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Gimlets are used to drill small holes manually.

File

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Files are used to file or rasp wood or metal and make it smooth.

Sandpaper

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We use sandpaper to sand or rasp wood or metal and make it smooth. It can also be used to remove paint.

Bench vice

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We use a bench vice to secure an object when we are going to cut, file, drill, glue…

Wood glue

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We use wood glue to join or glue pieces of wood.

Thermal glue

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We use thermal glue to join or glue pieces of different materials.

We use a thermal glue gun to apply the glue.

This is a very dangerous tool.

Column drill

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We use the column drill to make holes in different materials.

The bits are the pieces of metal that make the holes.

Electric saw

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The electric saw is used to cut different materials.

The blade is the piece of metal that cuts the material.

Fretsaw

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The fretsaw is used to cut thin materials such as plywood, cardboard or plastics.

The fretsaw blades are very thin and fragile.

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