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University of California, Davis911.T 1

Basic Hand and Power Tools

Hand Tool Safety

• Carry with sharp point downward

• Pass handle first• Wear eye protection

with striking tools• Do not use broken

tools

• Keep tools properly sharpened

• Pull wrenches, don’t push them

• Keep tools and material off the floor

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

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Electric Power Tool Safety

• Keep cord and tool dry at all times

• Be sure switch is off before plugging the tool in

• Remove chuck key from drills immediately after use

• Wear eye protection• If conditions are dusty,

wear a dust mask• After turning machine

off hold it firmly until it comes to a dead stop

• Keep cord away from blades and moving parts

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Straight Claw

Types of Hammers

Ball Peen Hammer

Curved Claw

Claw Hammers

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Types of Wrenches

Open End Box End

Combination

Adjustable OpenEnd Wrench

Pipe Wrench

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Cutting With a Hacksaw

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Cold Chisels

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Types of Screw Drivers

Standard Phillips

Screw Driver Bit Offset Screw Driver

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Selecting Screw Drivers

Tip Should be Square

Tip should be proper width

Tip should be correct size for screw

Marred screw head

Correct phillips tip

Tip too wide Tip curved Screw driver too small for screw

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Types of Squares

Steel Rule

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Uses of Squares

Combination marking boardCombination testing 45 degree angle

Try square edge squaring T-bevel marking angle

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Using the Framing Square

Testing board Measuring board

Squaring BoardSetting T-bevel

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Parts of the Circular SawA. Brush assembly

B. Blade

C. Handle with switch

D. Motor

E. Guard

F. Depth adjustment

G. Bevel adjustment

H. 3-wire cord

I. Saw blade

J. Rip guide bracket

Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Operating the Circular Saw

Use of rip fence

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Rabbet groove

Circular Saw Cuts

Marking bevel

Setting T-bevel square at 45°

Marking miter

Combination bevel

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Types of Drill Bits

Wood Spur Twist Reamer

Multi-spur

Countersink Rose Countersink

Expansive

Wood screw pilot power wood

Circle cutter

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Basic Hand and Power Tools

Common Garden Tools

Shovel Garden Rake Hoe

Hand Trowel Post-hole digger Hand shears