Tools Flashcards
Used when testing for right angles or checking for squares and marking
Squares
Skwala
Combination marking and measuring device; the distance is set from the point to the guide with a rule
Marking gauge
Used to measure diameters
Calipers
For cutting wood across the grain
Crosscut saw
For cutting wood along the grain or ripping
Rip saw
Used for cutting curves in wood
Coping saw
Used for making wood surfaces smooth and flat
Hand plane
Katam
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
Chisel
Paet
Chisel with hollow blades
Gouges
Used for boring holes 1/4” and larger. Used with other tools such as counter sinks and screw driver bits
Augerbrace and bit
Used for drilling small holes, usually not larger than 1/4”
Hand drill
Drives screws
Screwdriver
Screwdriver with an xshaped tip
Phillips screwdriver