Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your journey into the world of making and fixing, a solid understanding of common tools is crucial.
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Knowing what each tool does not only saves you time and frustration but also ensures safety and quality in your projects. Take a look at these essential implements, and let's uncover their definitions to empower your next endeavor.
- Nut: A fastener with a threaded hole, typically used in conjunction with a bolt to secure materials together.
- Bolt: A threaded fastener designed to be inserted through parts and tightened with a nut.
- Screw: A pointed, threaded fastener designed to create its own mating thread as it is turned into a material.
- Spirit Level: A tool used to determine if a surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb). It contains a vial partially filled with liquid, leaving a bubble that centers when the surface is correctly aligned.
- Tap Measure (Tape Measure): A flexible ruler used to measure distances. It usually retracts into a case for easy storage.
- Monkey Wrench (Adjustable Wrench): A wrench with an adjustable jaw, allowing it to fit various sizes of nuts and bolts.
- Hammer: A hand tool consisting of a weighted head attached to a handle, used for striking nails, shaping metal, or breaking objects.
- Corkscrew: A tool for extracting corks from bottles.
- Mallet: A type of hammer with a large, often wooden or rubber head, used for striking without damaging the workpiece.
- Screw Driver: A hand tool with a tip designed to fit into the head of a screw, used for turning screws.
- Pipe Wrench: A type of adjustable wrench used for turning soft iron pipes and fittings with a rounded surface. It has serrated jaws that grip the pipe.
- Nose Plier (Needle-Nose Pliers): Pliers with long, tapering jaws, useful for gripping small objects in tight spaces, bending wires, and making loops.
- Cordless Drill: A portable power tool used for drilling holes and driving screws. It is powered by a rechargeable battery.
- Spanner (Wrench): A hand tool used to grip and turn nuts, bolts, and other fasteners.
- Plier: A hand tool with two hinged jaws used for gripping, twisting, bending, and cutting materials.
- Step Ladder: A portable, self-supporting ladder with flat steps.
- Electric Drill: A power tool used for drilling holes and driving screws, powered by an electric motor and typically requiring a cord.