Tools

Tools English for Careers Class

tool belt • A tool belt is used to hold tools on your body.

safety glasses • Safety glasses are used to protect your eyes from injury.

claw hammer • A claw hammer is used to pound in and pull out nails.

tape measure • A tape measure is used to measure length or width.

chalk line • A chalk line is used to mark long straight lines on flat surfaces.

carpenter’s pencil • A carpenter’s pencil is used to mark measurements.

level • A level is used to check that horizontal and vertical things are straight.

nail gun • A nail gun is used to put nails into wood.

utility knife • A utility knife is used to cut thin materials.

wrecking bar • A wrecking bar is used to force apart two objects.

multi-tip screwdriver • A multi-tip screwdriver is used to screw in and screw out different kinds of screws.

circular saw • A circular saw is used to cut wood.

sledge hammer • A sledge hammer is used to break dry wall or masonry.

adjustable wrench • An adjustable wrench is used to tighten or loosen nuts or bolts.

cordless drill • A cordless drill is used to drill holes in wood.

table saw • A table saw is used to cut wood or other material.

nail set • A nail set is used to fasten materials together.

plumb bob • A plumb bob is used to be sure vertical things are straight.

C-clamp • A C-clamp is used to hold wood or metal pieces in place.

miter box • A miter box is used to guide a handsaw to make correct cuts.

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