Hand Tools

Question 1

What is a try square used for

Answer 1

To draw lines across the material at a right angle

Question 2

What is a marking gauge used for

Answer 2

To mark lines in the wood parallel to an edge or surface

Question 3

What is a mortise gauge used for

Answer 3

To mark 2 parallel likes at once
Used for marking a mortise and tenon joint

Question 4

What is a sliding bevel used for

Answer 4

To mark lines of various angles on the wood

Question 5

Name 3 types of saws

Answer 5

1. Tenon saw
2. Dove tail saw
3. Coping saw

Question 6

What is a tenon saw used for

Answer 6

For general light bench work, cutting straight lines

Question 7

What is a coping saw used for

Answer 7

For cutting curves

Question 8

Name 3 types of chisels

Answer 8

A square edged chisel
Bevelled edge chisel
Mortise chisel

Question 9

What is different from a normal chisel to a mortise chisel

Answer 9

Mortise chisels have a thicker blade and stronger handle

Question 10

Name 3 hammers

Answer 10

Claw hammer
Warrington hammer
Mallet

Question 11

What is a claw hammer used for

Answer 11

General bench work and carpentry

Question 12

What is a Warrington hammer used for

Answer 12

Lighter work, furniture and cabinet making