Tools Used by a Carpenter
A carpenter is skilled in various stages of woodworking. This could involve building things out of wood, adding finishing touches to pieces already constructed out of wood, shipbuilding, or cabinetry. While some tools of the trade vary according to area of expertise, most basic carpentry tools are the same across the board. Here is a look at some tools that most, if not all, carpenters use at some point in their craft.
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Tape Measure
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The tape measure, although a simple tool, is probably the most important item in a carpenter's tool belt. It allows her to accurately measure wood before cutting. The tape measure is also the basis of the most important rule of carpentry: Measure twice, cut once.
Level
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Levels come in many different varieties and indicate to the carpenter when his building components are flush and level. Most use a bubble suspended in liquid that will steady itself between two markings once it is level.
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Hammer
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Carpenters use hammers to drive nails into wood. Nails hold the finished product together.
Pencil
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A simple pencil is another very important tool. It allows carpenters to mark wood to align pieces and note measurements. In the event of a mistake, markings made with pencil can be easily erased.
Miter Box
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A miter box is a simple box made like a picture frame that allows wood to be cut at specific angles. These angles are necessary when cutting trim and other parts that need to fit tightly together in corners.
Handsaw
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A handsaw is an ancient tool that carpenters still use today. Handsaws are used primarily for cutting small pieces of wood that require more precise cuts than are possible with an electric power saw.
Power saws
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Power saws come in all shapes and sizes. They are electric-powered devices equipped with different-size blades and features. They range from a small, handheld saws to large, table-size industrial units.
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