Worksheet - 12927 (v4) Identify, select, maintain, and use hand tools for BCATS projects

Student name:

Name the tool shown below and briefly describe its main uses.

Name:

Use 1:

Use 2:

Use 3:

Identify the most suitable tool for the tasks described below.

Tool	Task

a _______________________	Testing if a beam is horizontal
b _______________________	For removing a small nail from a piece of timber
c _______________________	Marking out an angle of 65 degrees
d _______________________	Measuring between two objects spaced 5 metres apart
e _______________________	To assist with the correct lining up of fence posts
f _______________________	To test that the cut end of a board is square to the face
g _______________________	Checking out for a hinge
h _______________________	To mark a line across the face of a wide board prior to cutting

List the steps required to check the accuracy of a spirit level.

From the list below, identify the hand saw most suited to cutting the following materials:

Hacksaw	Panel saw

Coping saw	Crosscut saw

Task	Most suitable hand saw
a. Cutting a sheet of 18mm construction ply to size
b. Cutting a 50mm galvanised steel pipe
c. Cutting a decorative curved edge in thin timber
d. Cutting a sheet of 5mm marine ply
e Cutting a piece of timber boxing to length
f. Cutting a PVC pipe to length

Name each of the following parts.

When removing nails from timber, it is recommended that a piece of timber is placed between the hammer and the work. Provide2 reasons for doing this.

Reason 1

Reason 2

Why is the tip of a nail punch cupped?

List 4 safety precautions when using a hammer.

What are the 3 steps for sharpening a plane blade or chisel?

What steps should be taken to obtain the best results from an oilstone?