These often include a number of tools you will never use. Be selective and choose tools according to the work you plan to do. Clean tools immediately after use. A wipe with an oily rag ensures metal surfaces stay rust-free. Never let sharp tools rub against each other – this is the most common cause of blunted cutting edges. A soft hold-all is best for transporting tools. Wooden, metal, or plastic tool boxes are heavy and cumbersome. Anticlockwisc from top 1 Heavy- duty craft knife 2 Floorboard saw 3 TenOIl saw 4 Mini hacksaw 5 Mole grips fself-grip wrench) 6 G-clamp 7 Adjustable spanner 8 Pincers 9 Pliers 10 Fine-nose pliers Keep hands away from the direction of any cut. Wherever pos- sible, clamp work to free both hands to hold the tool correctly.
Always unplug power tools when they are not in use, and store them out of reach of children. Wear protective clothing where recommended fsee p. 48). A basic tool kit You will find many of the following tools useful for everyday household tasks. Specific tools for decorating and other special tasks are described in detail on later pages fsee p, 39-43). Portable workbench This provides a working surface and high adaptable vice, and can be used as a step-up or as one of two trestles. Steel rule For use as an accurate cutting guide as well as when marking straight lines. Metre rule Plastic rules are lightweight and the folding wooden types are convenient. Spirit level For checking horizontal and vertical surfaces before fixing them in place. Tenon saw For fine cutting smaller timber sections, 25cm the pt, or “point”, refers to the number of teeth per 2.5cm fI in) of blade. General purpose fGP) saw Used for cutting both metal and wood. Copes well with old and reclaimed timber that may contain nails or screws. Mini hacksaw For cutting metal.
Cress-cut handsaw Used for cutting larger timber sections, 56cm f22in), 1 Opt. Cress-sfot fPozidriv/Supadriv) screwdriver Blade sizes differ for variously gauged Phillips screws. Single•slot screwdriver Blade sizes differ according to screw sizes. Good-quality ratchet and spiral-ratchet screwdrivers are worthwhile labour-saving tools. Electrician’s screwdriver The handle is specially insulated to protect the user against accidentally touching a live wire. G-clamps Used for holding work in position, 1 Ocm and 20cm f4in and Bin). Power drill With or without cord Set of twist drills and masonry drills Twist drills for wood and softer metals only. Not interchangeable. Antidockwise from top 1 Soft-face mallet 2 Lump hammer 3 Claw hammer 4 Pin hammer 5 Cold chisels 6 Single-slot screwdrivers 7 Cross-slot screwdriver 8 Bradawl Self-grip wrench fmole) Snaplocks onto objects, leaving your hands free. Fine-nose pliers For gripping and manipulating small, hard-to- reach objects. Pincers For pulling nails. Craft knife With disposable blades.