Hand Tools

Keywords Bradawl Callipers Kerf Pincers Ratchet Rebate Spokeshave

Definitions Bradawl ; (noun) - an awl for making small holes for brads or small screws Calipers ; (noun) - an instrument for measuring the distance between two points ( diameters) Kerf ; space created by a saw cut. Pincers ; (noun) - a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping Ratchet ; (noun) - mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel that permits it to move in only one direction. Rebate ; (verb) - cut a rebate in timber to allow a panel or glazing to be used. Spokeshave ; (noun) - a small plane that has a handle on each side of its blade; used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces (originally wheel spokes)