Tool Identification A guide to the identification of Hand Woodworking Tools

Wood Chisel

Flat File

Half Round File

Round File

Square File

Triangle File

Miter Box

Block Plane

Jack Plane

Smooth Plane

Wood Rasp

Back Saw

Compass Saw

Coping Saw

Types of Handsaws Crosscut saws are used to cut lumber across the grain. Rip saws are used to cut lumber with the grain.

Crosscut Saw

Rip Saw

Scraper

Surform

Carriage Bolt

Machine Bolt

Stove Bolt

Common Nail

Finishing Nail

Hex Nut

Square Nut

Wing Nut

Flat Head Wood Screw (Phillips)

Flat Head Wood Screw (Slotted)

Round Head Wood Screw (Phillips)

Round Head Wood Screw (Slotted)

External Lock Washer

Flat Washer

Split Lock Washer

Wood Glue

Bench Ruler

Inside Calipers

Outside Calipers

Dividers

Level

Marking Gauge

Meter Stick

Protractor

Protractor Head

Folding Wooden Ruler

Scratch Awl

Combination Square

Framing Square

Try Square

Steel Tape

T - Bevel

Electric Drill

Finish Sander

Bit Brace

Auger Bit

Expansive Bit

Forstner Bit

Spade Bit

Counter-sink

Hand Drill

Twist Drill

Phillips Screwdriver Bit

Straight Screwdriver Bit

Bar Clamp

C Clamp

Block Clamp

File Card

Curved Claw Hammer

Straight Claw Hammer

Wooden Mallet

Nail Set

Slip Joint Pliers

Vise Grip Pliers

Putty Knife

Offset Screwdriver

Phillips Screwdriver

Standard Screwdriver

Wrecking Bar

Adjustable Wrench

Box Wrench

Open End Wrench

Work Cited Herren, Ray V. and Elmer L. Cooper. Agricultural Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications: 4th ed. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers Inc. 2002