Always carry pointed tools by your side with the points and heavy ends down
Keep your cutting tools SHARP and in good condition
Cut away from yourself when you use chisels and other edged tools.
Secure all small work & short work with a vise or clamp.
Use tools that are the right size and type for your job
After using a tool clean it and return it to its proper storage place
Hand Tools
A hand tool is any tool that is powered by hand rather than a motor. Categories of hand tools include wrenches,
pliers, cutters, files, striking tools, struck or hammered tools, screwdrivers, vises, clamps, snips, saws, drills and knives
Sl.no
Name
Description
01
Screw driver
A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, for screwing and unscrewing screws. A typical simple screwdriver has a handle and a shaft, ending in a tip the user puts into the screw head before turning the handle. The shaft is usually made of tough steel to resist bending or twisting
02
Hammer
These are designed to deliver high force on a small area. Hammers are made from a good grade of tool steel. This tool steel is hardened and drawn to a blue colour at the eye and dark straw.
03
Mallet
A mallet is a kind of hammer, often made of rubber or sometimes wood, that is smaller than a maul or beetle, and usually has a relatively large head
04
Hand Wrench
A wrench or spanner is a tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects usually rotary fastners such as nuts and bolts
05
File
A file is a tool used to remove fine amounts of material from a workpiece. It is common in woodworking, metalworking, and other similar trade and hobby task.
06
Plier
Pliers are hand tools used to hold objects firmly, they are also used for bending and compressing large range of materials
07
Clamp
A clamp is a fastening device used to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation through the application of inward pressure
08
Tape Measure
A tape measure is a hand-sized tool that has a retractable metal reel with measurement markings on it
09
C Clamp
C-clamp is a type of clamp devise used to hold a wood or metal workpiece and often used in but not limited to carpentry and welding
Power Tools
Power tools are instruments that aren't just handled by a person, they need an additional power source to function,
whether it is electrical power or compressed air.
Sl. No.
Name
Description
1
Angle Grinder
Angle grinders are also labeled as side grinders or disc grinders, and they’re a handheld power tool that grind, cut, and polish various objects and materials. They can be powered by compressed air, an electric motor or petrol engine.
2
Chop Saw
A chop saw is a power tool that used to make straight cuts in wood.The size of the blade allows carpenters to cut several thicknesses of wood. Special blades will also allow the chop saw to cut metal. It may have features that allow it to cut angles, which makes it a miter saw
3
Drills
A drill is a tool primarily used for making round holes or driving fasteners. It is fitted with a bit, either a drill or driver, depending on application, secured by a chuck. Some powered drills also include a hammer function.
4
Table Saw
A table saw is a woodworking tool, consisting of a circular saw blade, mounted on an arbor, that is driven by an electric motor. The blade protrudes through the top of a table, which provides support for the material, usually wood, being cut.
5
Miter Saw
The almighty miter saw is a powerful tool designed for making cuts at quite a few different angles. Also known as “compound miter saws”, these work by having a blade mounted to a swing arm that can pivot either right or left to create cuts that are angled.
6
Planer
The planer is a power tool that helps woodworkers create parallel pieces of wood for various projects. They’re used to make a board of wood that has already been jointed (hence the frequent comparison to jointers) flat into equal end-to-end thickness.
7
Power Hacksaw
Power hacksaws are used to cut large sizes (sections) of metals such as steel. Cutting diameters of more than 10/15mm is very hard work with a normal hand held hacksaw.
8
Bench grinder
A bench grinder is a benchtop type of grinding machine used to drive abrasive wheels. A pedestal grinder is a similar or larger version of grinder that is mounted on a pedestal, which may be bolted to the floor or may sit on rubber feet.
9
Sander machine
A sander is a power tool used to smooth surfaces by abrasion with sandpaper. Sanders have a means to attach the sandpaper and a mechanism to move it rapidly contained within a housing with means to hand-hold it or fix it to a workbench.
Experience of working in Maker Space
My earlier experience of working with machines in Bachelors in Architecture was limited to carpentry tools-
sand machine, planer, bench grinder etc. I got to learn the process of use and handling of multiple equipments such as miter saw, drill machine,
bench grinder. In Makerspace I got to work on a variety of other tools such as chop saw, miter saw, grinding machine, drilling machine.
Makerspace also has CNC cutting and 3D printing equipments that we will be workin on in future.
Two two power tools i've documented is the Miter Saw and the Chop Saw
Miter Saw
While using the mitter saw the the wood piece to be cut has to be clamped or held properly in place.
Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles).
Wear protective footwear when required.
Attach the saw firmly on a workbench or other rigid frame and operate saw at waist height.
The saw can also be taken to remote locations by mounting it on a piece of plywood 13 mm (1/2 in.) or thicker. This plywood (and saw)
must be clamped to a waist high work surface on the job site with large "C" clamps.
Make sure any adjustments are secure before making a cut. Only make adjustments when the power is off and the machine is not moving.
Keep one hand on the trigger switch and handle and use the other hand to hold the stock against the fence.
Keep hands out of the path of the blade.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Remove adjusting keys and wrenches.
Use a crosscut or combination blade.
Ensure that the blade rotates in the correct direction.
Keep blade tight, clean, sharp and properly set so that it cuts freely and easily.
Only cut one work piece at a time
Allow motor to reach full speed before cutting
Wait for the saw to stop moving before removing the work.
Keep the work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite incidents.
Keep the work area well lit.
Reduce the risk of unintentional startup. Make sure saw switch is in OFF position before plugging in.
Unplug tools before servicing and when not in use.
Check for damage. Repair or replace damaged parts.
Chop Saw
A chop saw is a power tool that used to make straight cuts in wood.
The size of the blade allows carpenters to cut several thicknesses of wood. Special blades will also allow the chop saw to cut metal.
Safety Instructions-
