Tools and Machines

Band Saw

Characteristics Long, thin blade. Mounted on a table or can be handheld. Uses Cutting materials like wood or foam into irregular shapes.

Drill Press

Characteristics Drill held on a spindle, can be raised or lowered by a lever. Uses Making holes in hard materials like wood or metal.

Hammer

Characteristics Steel head, hard wooden handle, heavy. Uses Pounding nails into wood.

Nails

Characteristics Metal, cylindrical, flat round top with a sharp, pointy tip. Uses Typically driven into two pieces of wood to join them together.

Pliers

Characteristics Pair of metal first-class levers joined at a fulcrum. Uses To grip or tighten.

Sanders

Characteristics Sandpaper is often attached. Can be handheld or mounted. Uses Smoothing the surfaces of wood or metal.

Screw

Characteristics Metal inclined plane wrapped around a center pole, wedge at the tip. Uses Joining two materials together, can easily be removed.

Screwdriver

Characteristics Long, thin, metal tip, rounded plastic handle. Uses Turning screws into wood or other materials.

Tape Measurer

Characteristics Usually plastic or metal, can be retractable if stored in a case. Uses Measuring the dimensions of an object or room.

Materials

Wood

Characteristics Durable, renewable, flammable. Uses Construction, flooring, cabinetry, furniture.

Solvents

Characteristics Liquid or gas, dissolves other substances. Uses In paints and paint thinners.

Roof Shingles

Characteristics Durable, waterrepellant, usually staggered. Uses Providing protection from the elements.

Plastic

Characteristics Strong, durable, flexible, easily molded into different shapes. Uses Vinyl siding, appliances, household goods.

Paper

Characteristics Easily destroyed by water, flammable, lightweight. Uses Writing, packaging, signage.

Metals

Characteristics Often lightweight, strong, malleable. Uses Buildings, jewelry, automobiles, ships.

Ceramics

Characteristics Strong, but can crack or break if hit or dropped. Uses Bricks, tiles, porcelain, earthenware.

Aggregates

Characteristics Strong, sturdy, rough. Uses Base For Construction Projects or Mixed Into concrete.

Adhesives

Characteristics Natural or synthetic, joins two substances together, sticky. Uses Fastening, construction, and manufacturing processes.