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1-3 COMMON TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS IN

CARPENTRY

1. Pencil
A pencil is the most important tool for a carpenter. You will be
marking almost every cut that you want to make. There is a rule
that says, “Measure twice, cut once.” You want a pencil to make
your markings in case you need to erase the first one and make an
adjustment.

2. Pull-push Rule
No carpenter can go without a Pull-push Rule . It is used to
measure everything. Since precise measurements are important,
make sure that the tab at the end is firmly attached to the tape
before hooking it over the edge of your wood. 25 feet is a good size
for a tape measure. This is long enough to measure most things and
short enough to recoil easily.
3. Utility Knife
Utility knives are always handy for cutting and cleaning joints. The
most common utility knives have disposable blades that slide inside
the tool for storage.

4. Screwdriver
Screwdrivers and wood go hand in hand. Many different sizes and
styles of screws can be used in any project. A good carpenter should
have a good assortment of sizes for both flathead and Phillips head
screwdrivers.
5. Carpenter Square
A carpenter square is used to help lay your project out properly
before you begin to cut or assemble it. It allows you to measure,
draw straight lines, and get perfect 90º angles.

6. Sturdy Workbench
Carpenters use workbenches a lot and for many different things.
This means that they need to be big and very sturdy(matbay). Some
people try to work with just the table saw, but it often isn’t big
enough and the saw gets in the way. There is no rule to what a
workbench should be. You can make one that fits your needs.
7. Clamps
Clamps are used to hold your project in place while you are working
on it. They are also used to hold your project together while the glue
dries.

8. Jig
A jig is a tool that allows you to make accurate cuts repeatedly
without having to measure every time. For example, if you tend to
cut the same size of hole for many projects, making a jig will allow
you to mark it up to be cut without having to re measure it every
time.
9. Sawhorse
Sawhorses allow you to lay things over them to extend your work
surface for extra-large projects.

10. Chisel(pait)
Chisels are used to chip wood out of areas that need to be open.
They are also used to clean out joints and saw cuts.

11. Block Plane (katam)

Block planes are used to smooth out projects that have been
dovetailed together. They can also flatten, square, or add curve to
your project.
12. Shop Vac
It is impossible to do woodwork without making a large amount of
sawdust. You will also have little chunks of wood left behind when
cutting or shaping your project. A shop vac is a must to clean up
the mess. It has a large diameter hose that comes with a couple of
different attachments, and a bucket large enough to hold larger
quantities than a normal vacuum. You can also connect your shop
vac to your table saw and have it running while you cut, so that it
sucks the sawdust up before it ever hits the floor.

13. Sliding Bevel

The sliding bevel is like a square, but the two legs are joined
together by a screw that allows you to adjust the angles you want. If
you use a lot of different angles in your work, a sliding bevel is a
must for you.
14. Hand Saw( lagaring Kahoy)
Hand saws are used when you need to feel how the wood responds
to the cutting blade, and that can’t happen with power saws. They
are also much more portable than power saws are.

15. Power Drill

Power drills are more powerful and less expensive than cordless
drills. You may need this extra power for drilling into large projects.
16. Palm Sander

16. Palm sanders are small finishing sanders that fit nicely in the
palm of your hand. They are small enough to get into almost any
space that you have. Of course, there are going to be places where
no sander of any kind can be used and only plain sandpaper will
suffice, but for the most part, sanders get the job done. Another
plus is that they only use ¼ of a sheet of sandpaper.

17. Table Saw

Table saws are used to rip, miter, shape, square, groove, and join
your projects. You will use this table a lot, so make sure to get a
good one that can handle the work.
18. Feather Board
A feather board is like a carpenter’s third hand when using
stationary power tools. It is a piece of wood, or plastic, with slits at
one end making little fingers. You don’t want to accidentally get cut
by getting your fingers too close to the cutting blade, so you use the
fingers of the feather board to push your wood tight to the rip
fences while cutting.
19. Rip Fence
Rip fences attach to your table saw and run parallel to the blade.
They are used to guide your wood perfectly straight while you are
cutting. They ensure that you will have a straight, even cut.
20. Router
Routers are used to shape the edges of your work. They will also let
you drop the bit into the middle of a flat surface, cut out your
desired design, and lift it back up when done.

21. Calipers
Calipers are used to make precise measurements to fine-tune your
woodworking projects. They look like a double “F.” One side has a
big “F” to measure the outsides of items. The other has a small “f”
to measure the insides of items. The measurement markings on the
central mast let you measure the right-sized openings for your
project.

22. Drill Press

The drill press does more precise drilling and can drill large-
diameter holes much more efficiently than a hand-held drill.
23. Miter Gauge
Miter gauges are used to hold the piece that you are working on at
different angles while you are cutting or sanding it.

24. Spirit Level/ Lever Bar

The level is used to make sure that your projects are level. You use
it by placing the level on top of your project and making
adjustments until the bubble is in the center of the leveling vial.

25. Moisture Meter

A moisture meter shows the amount of moisture that is in a piece of
wood. It should have settings on it for different species of wood,
since different woods require different amounts of moisture in
different areas of the world.
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We hope that we have given you a good feel for the kinds of tools
that you will need to do carpentry work well.