102a: Hand Tools Flashcards
Measuring tape end wiggles around…
Accounts for thickness of the hook when hitting into or pulling from a surface
What do the black triangles/red numbers/diamonds mean on imperial tapes?
OC spacing for different increments
Measuring tape good for big distances (over 25’)
Steel tapes; 50’ or 100’
Why are carpenter pencils not round?
Don’t roll away. 1/4” side profile, 1/2” front profile
Primary use for scratch all for drilling?
Marking hole centre for accurate start
Scratch awl for metal??
Centre ounch
3 good reasons to carry a compass for cuuuurves
1) circles
2) Arcs
3) scribing irregular surfaces
Can you use a divider like a compass?
No, it has 2 metal ends, and is used to transfer dimensions
Can I make curved lines with my chalk?
No, good for straight lines
4 squares
1)speed
2)framing
3)combination
4)try
I need to cut my stringers identically
Square gauges
I DON’T have a protractor…
Use a bevel guage
Age old “transfer lines to a pit”
Plumb bob
Can I use my torpedo level for a 10’ post?
No, get something larger to reference a longer surface
If I wanted my laser to cast MORE lasers, what should I do?
Use a prism!
“Beam compass” or “ “
Trammel Points
String line or “ “
Dry line
String line shouldn’t touch your surface, use “ “
Spacer blocks of EQUAL thickness
Flatten a LOOOOOOONG edge
Jointer plane
Plane to Quickly trim a surface or edge
Jack plane
“Unroughen” a rough surface plan
Smoothing plane
My block plane keeps skipping and isn’t cutting very well…
Gotta put the bevel UP so the blade contacts the surface first
Plane to out a shoulder on a board
Rabbet plane
Plane to dig out a groove
Router plane
Can I use firmer chisel for fine work?
Parallel sides don’t make it the best to get into tight spots accurately USE A BEVEL EDGE
Best chisel for concrete
Cold forged
Can I use my utility knife for laminate?
Use a laminate cutter
Rip vs cross cut saw
Rip a board or cut ACROSS fibers
