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Basic Hand Tools

The document is a workshop theory and practice guide focused on basic hand tools, detailing various measuring, layout, and cutting tools along with their uses. It includes tools such as steel rules, digital calipers, hacksaws, and more, providing a comprehensive overview for practical applications. The guide is submitted by Rave Daniel C. Bañares to Engr. Paolo Gavino at the University of Mindanao.

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Basic Hand Tools

The document is a workshop theory and practice guide focused on basic hand tools, detailing various measuring, layout, and cutting tools along with their uses. It includes tools such as steel rules, digital calipers, hacksaws, and more, providing a comprehensive overview for practical applications. The guide is submitted by Rave Daniel C. Bañares to Engr. Paolo Gavino at the University of Mindanao.

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Name : Rave Daniel C.

Bañares Date : _19-03-26 _


Subject : WORKSHOP THEORY AND PRACTICE Code : _9217 ___
Instructor : _Engr. Paolo Gavino ______

BASIC HAND TOOLS

Measuring and Layout Tools

STEEL RULE STEEL TAPE

Usage : Used to measure short lengths and mark Usage : Used to measure longer distances or
straight lines on materials. larger workpieces accurately.
Digital caliper Micrometer

Usage : Used to measure internal, external, and Usage : Used to measure very small dimensions
depth dimensions precisely in digital form. with high accuracy.

Depth micrometer Vernier height gauge

Usage : Used to measure the depth of holes, Usage : Used to measure vertical distances and
slots, or recesses. mark lines on a surface plate.

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Dial indicator Feeler gauge

Usage : Used to measure small displacements Usage : Used to measure small gaps or
and check alignment or runout. clearances between parts.

Combination square Tri square

Usage : Used to measure, mark, and check 90° Usage : Used to check and mark right angles
and 45° angles. (90°).

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Thread pitch gauge Radius gauge

Usage : Used to determine the pitch of screw Usage : Used to measure the radius of curved
threads. surfaces.

Center head Bevel protractor

Usage : Used to locate the center of cylindrical Usage : Used to measure and mark angles.
workpieces.

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Universal bevel protractor Straight edge

Usage : Used to measure precise angles with high Usage : Used to check the straightness of
accuracy. surfaces.

Surface plate Plumb bob

Usage : _Used as a flat reference surface for Usage : Used to establish a vertical reference
precise measurements and layout. line.

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Spirit level Laser level

Usage : Used to check horizontal and vertical Usage : Used to project straight level or plumb
alignment. lines over long distances.

Dial test indicator Telescoping gauge

Usage : Used to check alignment and small Usage : Used to measure internal diameters of
variations in surfaces. holes.

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Scriber Cutting gauge

Usage : Used to mark fine lines on metal Usage : Used to mark lines parallel to an edge,
surfaces. especially across grain in wood.

Blade screw cutting gauge Mortise gauge

Usage : Used to mark parallel lines for mortise


and tenon joints.
Usage : Used to check and measure screw
thread pitch and blade edges.

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Divider Odd-leg caliper

Usage : Used to mark circles or transfer Usage : Used to scribe lines parallel to an edge.
measurements.

Trammel points Center punch

Usage : Used to draw large circles or arcs. Usage : Used to make an indentation to guide
drilling.

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Prick punch Automatic center punch

Usage : Used to make light marks for layout Usage : Used to make punch marks without using
points. a hammer.

Layout dye Chalk line

Usage : Used to coat surfaces to make layout Usage : Used to mark long straight lines on
lines more visible. surfaces.

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Scratch awl Template gauge

Usage : Used to scribe or mark lines on materials. Usage : Used to copy irregular shapes.

Profile gauge Compass

Usage : Used to duplicate the profile of an Usage : Used to draw circles and arcs.
object.

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Surface gauge Angle plate

Usage : Used to mark lines parallel to a reference Usage : Used to hold workpieces at a right angle
surface. during layout or machining.

V-block Layout square

Usage : Used to hold cylindrical workpieces Usage : Used to mark and check right angles.
securely.

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Protractor Marking knife

Usage : Used to measure and draw angles. Usage : Used to make precise layout lines in
wood.

Transfer punch Edge finder

Usage : Used to transfer hole locations Usage : Used to locate the edges of a workpiece
accurately. in machining.

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Cutting Tools
Hacksaw Hacksaw blades

Usage : Used to cut metal and plastic materials. Usage : Used as replaceable cutting elements for
hacksaws.

Cold chisel Cape chisel

Usage : Used to cut or chip metal without heat. Usage : Used to cut narrow grooves or slots.

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Round nose chisel Diamond point chisel

Usage : Used to cut semicircular grooves. Usage : Used to clean corners and cut V-grooves.

Tin snips Aviation snips

Usage : Used to cut thin sheet metal. Usage : Used to cut curves and shapes in sheet
metal.

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Bolt cutter Pipe cutter

Usage : _Used to cut bolts, chains, and rods. Usage : Used to cut pipes cleanly and squarely.

Tube cutter Reamer

Usage : Used to cut tubing with precision. Usage : Used to enlarge and finish holes
accurately.

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Countersink Counterbore

Usage : Used to create a conical hole for screw Usage : Used to enlarge the top of a hole for bolt
heads. heads.

Tap Die

Usage : Used to cut internal threads in holes. Usage : Used to cut external threads on rods.

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Threading die stock Broach

Usage : Used to hold and turn dies for threading. Usage : Used to cut internal shapes like keyways.

Hand saw Back saw

Usage : Used to cut wood manually. Usage : Used for precise and fine cuts in wood.

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Coping saw Fret saw

Usage : Used to cut curves and intricate shapes.

Usage : Used for very fine detailed cutting.

Keyhole saw Bow saw

Usage : Used to cut small holes and internal


shapes.
Usage : Used to cut wood, especially outdoors or
rough work.

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Compass saw Panel saw

Usage : Used to cut curves in wood.

Usage : Used to cut large wood panels.

Japanese pull saw

Usage : Used to cut wood on the pull stroke for


cleaner cuts.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
College of Engineering Education

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements in


BME212L – WORKSHOP THEORY AND PRACTICE
Code: 9217

Submitted by: Rave Daniel C. Bañares

Submitted to: Engr. Paolo Gavino


Date: March 19, 2026

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