This document describes common hand tools used in woodworking and construction. It lists measuring tools like squares and tape measures used to measure angles and dimensions. Holding tools like vices and clamps are used to fix objects. Saws, files, and sandpaper are used for cutting and smoothing materials. Hammers are used for nailing and drills for drilling. Pliers and screwdrivers are also included, along with safety rules for using tools.

1. HAND TOOLS
1ºA - Friday, 20TH of April 2012

2. MEASURE TOOLS for MEASURING
We use measure tools (instrumentos de
medida) to measure (medir) objects
THIS IS A SQUARE
(escuadra)
We use a square to measure
and mark right angles
THIS IS A TAPE MEASURE
(flexómetro o metro)
We use the tape measure to
measure things in centimeters
and millimeters

3. HOLDING TOOLS for FIXING
We use holding tools (herramientas de
sujeción) to fix (sujetar) objects
Thisis a BENCH VICE (Tornillo de
banco)
This is a F-CLAMP (Sargento)

4. SAWS for SAWING
We use saws (sierras) to saw (serrar) materials
This is a HANDSAW (serrucho).
We use the handsaw to cut wood
boards
This is a COPING SAW (sierra de
marquetería). We use the coping
saw to cut plywood
This is a HACKSAW (sierra de
arco). We use the hacksaw to cut
small pieces of wood, metals and
plastic

5. FILES and SANDPAPER for
SMOOTHING
This is a FILE (lima)
We use a file to file (limar)
materials
THIS IS SAND PAPER (papel
de lija)
We use sand paper to sand
(lijar) the wood

6. HAMMERS for NAILING
We use hammers to nail (clavar) nails
(tachas)
This is a CLAW HAMMER
(martillo de tapicero)
This is a CARPENTERS
HAMMER (martillo de
carpintero)

7. DRILLS for DRILLING
We use DRILLS to DRILL (taladrar)
This is an ELECTRIC
DRILL (taladro eléctrico)
This is a HAND AUGER
(barrena)

8. PLIERS AND SCREDRIVERS
This is a screwdriver
(destornillador)
We use a screwdriver to screw
(atornillar) screws (tornillos)
These are pliers (alicates)
We use pliers to hold (sujetar)
different objects

9. SECURITY RULES
• Never use a tool without
permission from your teacher
• Never touch a person who is
working with a tool
• Never play with the tools
• Always use the tools
correctly