A number of projects, large and small, professional and amateur, require the use of basic tools, including clamps, saws, saw blades, and drills. Since these tools often come in a variety of styles, sizes, and purposes, knowing how to make the best choices is practical knowledge to have. This course will identify and describe the common types of clamps, saws, saw blades, and drills as well as safety guidelines for using them.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and describe common types of clamps
- Describe how to use a spirit level
- Identify and describe common types of pliers
- Identify and describe types of saws
- Describe drills, drill presses, drill bits, and reamers
- Describe taps and dies
- List safety precautions for using clamps, pliers, saws, drills, drill presses, reamers, and taps and dies