ME 402- Workshop Theory and Practice
LABORATORY REPORT 1: BASIC HAND TOOLS
Name
Mary Lyka M. Capuchino
Date
29/09/2021
Choose five hand tools you that don’t require a power source other than your own.
muscles.
For each tool answer the questions below using the tables provided on the following pages.
1.
What type of tool is it?
2.
What is the main function of the tool?
3.
What secondary functions does the tool have (if any)? That is, does the tool have any
other features, attachments or uses?
4.
What personal protective equipment should you wear when you are using the tool (if
any)? For example, do you need to wear safety glasses, gloves, dust mask, etc. If you
only need to wear PPE for certain types of jobs, state the item of PPE and briefly describe
when it would be required.
5.
Does the tool have any parts that are designed to wear out and be replaced on a regular
basis? For example, you may need to carry spare blades, cutters, tips, etc. What are these
replacement parts, and how do you carry them with you to the jobsite?
6.
Do you need to carry any other equipment or maintenance item to the site to keep the tool
operational? For example, do you need to have a sharpening stone, oil, grease or other
item in your toolbox to keep it working properly?
7.
What checks do you need to carry out before you use the tool? These may include safety
checks, adjustments, inspections on the sharpness of blades, tightening of screws, etc.
8.
What are the main things that can go wrong with the tool? For each problem you state,
briefly describe how you would fix it, or whether the problem would mean that the tool
must be put in for repair or thrown out.
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Tool 1: Claw Hammer
1. Type of tool
Claw Hammer is one of the types of hammers.
2. Main purpose
It is usually used in general carpentry. It comprised of two
major parts: head and handle. The head has two sides where
the face side is used in pounding nails into the wood, while the
claw face is used in extracting nails.
3. Secondary functions
This tool can also be used in ripping woods apart.
4. PPE required
The worker must wear safety glasses or goggles because of
the chances of accidents due to nails or other objects
scattering as he stroked the objects.
5. Replacement parts /
storage and carrying
No, there are no parts that are designed to be worn out and
replaced regularly.
6. Support equipment
required
Use suitable oils in lubricating internal parts.
7. Pre-operational
checks
Check if the head of the claw hammer is firmly attached and
intact to its handle to make sure it is ready and safe to use.
8. Problems and
solutions
When the handles of the claw hammer are broken and loose,
repair or replace it. When there was visible cracks in the claw
or face of the hammers, discard it in proper way.
Tool 2: Wood Chisel
1. Type of tool
Wood Chisel is one type of chisels.
2. Main purpose
Wood chisel is used in carving or cutting wood edges, shaving
rough surfaces, and scraping out glue or paint.
3. Secondary functions
Wood chisel has no other secondary functions.
4. PPE required
In using wood chisel, the worker must wear safety glasses or
safety goggles, or face shield.
5. Replacement parts /
storage and carrying
Yes, the edge must be maintained sharp and the handles must
be checked regularly for cracks. Workers must place spare
blades covered in plastic protective caps and handles in their
tool box.
6. Support equipment
required
Sharpen the cutting edge regularly through the use of
sandpaper.
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7. Pre-operational
checks
Check if the edge of the wood chisel is sharp and must not be
dull. More so, repair or replace if the handles are broken.
Change the wood chisel if its state is not good and is already
excessively used.
8. Problems and
solutions
When the edge of the wood chisel is dull, sharpen it with
sandpaper. When the handles of the wood chisel have minimal
cracks, repair it or replace with other handles. When the wood
chisel is excessively used and worn out, replace it and dispose
it properly.
Tool 3: Screwdrivers
1. Type of tool
Screwdrivers
2. Main purpose
It is mainly used for installing and removing screws that best
match in the head of the screw, in terms of size and type.
3. Secondary functions
It has no other secondary functions.
4. PPE required
Wear safety googles or glasses suitable for the work exposed.
5. Replacement parts /
storage and carrying
No, the tool has no parts that are designed to be worn out and
replaced in regular basis.
6. Support equipment
required
No, there was no other equipment needed to keep the
screwdrivers functional.
7. Pre-operational
checks
Keep the handles of screwdrivers clean and not greasy since it
can slip in worker’s hand. Choose and use appropriate
screwdrivers in their designed screw heads.
8. Problems and
solutions
When the screwdrivers edge or tip is broken, replace it. When
it has split or broken handles, repair or replace the handle.
Tool 4: Adjustable Wrench
1. Type of tool
Adjustable Wrench
2. Main purpose
Adjustable wrench is mainly used in spinning or loosening the
nuts or bolts.
3. Secondary functions
This wrench has a feature of jagged jaws which can be used in
adjusting the nuts or bolts in necessary and needed grip.
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4. PPE required
Wear safety glasses and face shield where there is a potential
risk of accidents due to flying particles and falling debris.
5. Replacement parts /
storage and carrying
No, the tool has no parts that are designed to be worn out and
replaced in regular basis.
6. Support equipment
required
Put oil in the hinge of the wrench regularly foe easy use.
7. Pre-operational
checks
The teeth of the wrench must be maintained clear, sharp and
not greasy in which the pipe or fitting is clean. Choose and
used appropriate wrench and jaw size for the job. Replace
worn out adjustable wrench.
8. Problems and
solutions
When the wrenches has open ends and wide jaws or has
damaged points, replaced and disposed the damaged
wrenches properly.
Tool 5: Long Nose Pliers
1. Type of tool
Long Nose Pliers is one of the types of pliers.
2. Main purpose
It can be used in cutting, re-positioning or bending wires by
artisans, jewellery makers, electricians and etc.
3. Secondary functions
It can be used in reaching out wires or cables stuck in places
which can’t be reached by hand or fingers.
4. PPE required
Wear safety goggles or face shields since there is a potential
risk due to flying particles or pieces of wire in work exposed.
5. Replacement parts /
storage and carrying
No, there are no parts in this tool which should be replaced in
regular basis.
6. Support equipment
required
Oil the pliers regularly. Oil in hinge will make it easier to use.
7. Pre-operational
checks
Make sure that the cutting edge is sharp. More so, check if the
toothed jaws are clean and sharp and free of oil.
8. Problems and
solutions
When the cutting edge and toothed jaw is unsharp and dull,
clean and put oil in the hinge to make it easy to use. When the
handles have cracks, replace it.
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