Hand Tools and Machine Tools in Furniture Construction Flashcards
________ are devices that make it possible to work materials when hand alone is not enough.
Hand Tools
Used for measuring and for making straight lines.
Rules
What are the different types of rules?
- Rigid Rule
- Folding Rule
- Flexible Rule
Used to measure diameters.
Calipers
A combination marking and measuring device; the distance is set from the point to the guide with a rule.
Marking Gauge
What are the types of hand saws?
- Crosscut Saw
- Rip Saw
For cutting wood across the grain.
Crosscut Saw
For cutting wood along the grain.
Rip Saw
Used for making wood surfaces smooth and flat.
Hand Plane
Used by the old blacksmith and wagon maker for shaping spokes for wooden wheel.
Spoke Shave
Used for smoothing curves usually on the edges of stock, following sawing.
Files
Used for fitting joints in wood and for shaping edges.
Chisels
Used for boring holes 1/4” and larger. The brace is also used with other tools, such as counter sinks and screw driver bits.
Augerbrace and Bit
Used for drilling small hoes usually not larger than 1/4”.
Hand Drill
What are the types of screwdrivers?
- Standard Screwdriver
- Philips Screwdriver
- Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver
A type of screw driver that has a flat tip.
Standard Screwdriver
A screwdriver that has an x-shaped tip.
Philips Screwdriver
A screwdriver that relies on a pushing force rather than a twisting force.
Spiral Ratchet Screwdriver
Tools that require power supplied by forces other than humans.
Machine Tools
It is designed especially for cutting line curves and details. Also called a scroll saw.
Jig Saw
Has an endless blade traveling around 2 pulleys. It cuts curves and straight lines in thin as well as in thick stock.
Band Saw
A power-driven rotary cutting tool with toothed circular blade. Also called as bench or table saw.
Circular Saw
An upside-down saw with teethed circular saw. The motor and blade are suspended above the worktable rather than below it.
Radial Arm Saw
Originally designed for accurate drilling of holes, but with some attachments now available it can be used for boring, routing, shaping and countersinking.
Drill Press
The machine in which wood is shaped into round and cylindrical shapes such as bowls, lamps, and table legs.
Wood Lathe
Specialized in cutting shaped edges, moldings, picture frame stock and the like.
Spindle Shaper
Designed primarily for drilling and boring. But with attachments, this could also be used as sanders, buffers, polishers and drivers.
Electric Drill
