Cutting Smoothing Planning Shaping

1. Unit Two: Construction Tools, Tool Use and Tool Safety Introduction to Hand Tools: Cutting Tools & Smoothing, Planning and Shaping Tools

2. Cutting Tools:Hand Saw A hand saw is a tool designed to cut straight lines in dimensioned lumber. There are 2 different models of this tool; a cross cut saw (designed to cut across the grain direction) and a rip saw (designed to cut along the grain direction).

3. Cutting Tools:Back Saw A backsaw is any handsaw which has a stiffening rib on the edge opposite the cutting edge, allowing for better control and more precise cutting than with other types of saws.

4. Cutting Tools:Hack saw A hacksaw is a fine-tooth saw with a blade under tension in a frame, used for cutting materials such as metal.

5. Cutting Tools:Drywall Saw A drywall saw is a course tooth, pointed handsaw used to make holes or cut-outs in drywall.

6. Cutting Tools:Tin Snips Snips, also known as shears, are hand tools used to cut sheet metal.

7. Cutting Tools:Compound Snips Compound-action tin snips (also known as aviation snips) are designed to cut curved lines in sheet metal.

8. Cutting Tools:Utility Knife A utility knife is a cutting tool with a short, very sharp replaceable blade, used in a wide variety of situations.

9. Planning, Smoothing and Shaping Tools:Hand Planes A hand planeis a woodworking tool for shaping wood and creating a smooth surface on a rough piece of lumber.

10. Planning, Smoothing and Shaping Tools:Rasp and File Rasps and Files are used for shaping wood. Rasps generally cut more coarsely than files but both tools can be used to alter the surface of a board.

11. Planning, Smoothing and Shaping Tools:Chisel A chisel is a cutting tool with a sharp cutting edge on the blade. They come in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. The driving force may be applied by hand or applied using a mallet or hammer.