Woodwork Hand Tools

What are woodwork hand tools held by hand for use in the workshop referred to as?

How many groups can woodwork hand tools be classified into?

What is the tool used to mark out circles on a workpiece?

• Try Square

• Sliding Bevel

• Compass

What is the main measuring tool in woodwork?

• Metre or Metric Rule

• Calipers

• Divider

What is the main purpose of a Try Square?

• Mark lines that form a right angle

• Measure diameter of circular shapes

• Mark out angles at 45°

what is a metre used for?

•  It is used for  measuring the length, width and height of objects. It can be metal, wooden or coiled tape rule. 

• used to measure the diameter of circular shapes by making sure the tips  of the legs touch the two ends to be measured and the screw is tightened. 

• is used to transfer measurements. It is open to a length on the rule and screwed.

• It is used for setting out bevels and duplicating angles which should not be 45°.

what are is calipers used for

• It is used for  measuring the length, width and height of objects. It can be metal, wooden or coiled tape rule. 

• It is used to mark out angles especially those at 45°.

• are mainly used to measure the diameter of circular shapes by making sure the tips  of the legs touch the two ends to be measured and the screw is tightened.  

• is used to transfer measurements. It is open to a length on the rule and screwed.