Description of Tools and Materials

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Description of Tools and Materials

In this lesson, you are now ready to describe materials and tools according to
their job description. Also, you will describe the materials and tools according to their
description per job requirement in carpentry.
Materials
Sand - fine gritty, substance found in the shore and desert.
Plywood - thin cross laminated sheet of wood.
Gravel - coarse aggregate of any hard-inert material mixed with cement to
form a concrete.
Lumber –wooden boards or logs that have been sawn.
Nails - made of metal used for fastening woods.
Cement - a powdered substance which when mixed with water acts as
binder of aggregate.
Water- added in the mixture of cement and aggregate.
Reinforcing steel bar- used to reinforce the strength of construction works.
Corrugated Galvanized Iron Sheet- used for roofing.
Tools:
Plumb-bob - used for vertical alignment.
Try square - used to test the squareness of a stock.
Hack saw - fine toothed saw used to cut metals and pipes.
Level Bar/Spirit bar - tool used in checking vertical and horizontal position.
Pull-push rule - used for measuring long distances.
Claw hammer - used for driving and pulling out nails.
Shovel – used for mixing aggregates, cement, and water.
Cross-cut saw - tool used for cutting across the grain.
Ripsaw - used for cutting wood along the grain.
Twister – used to tighten the tie wire.
Combination pliers - used to cut tie wires.
Prepare Tools and Materials for a Task
In doing a carpentry work, you must be able to do the following preparatory
skills:
Prepare Tools and Materials
Steps on Preparing Tools and Materials
1. Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific job requirement.
2. Describe tools and materials needed following the specific job
requirements.
3. Count materials and tools according to job requirements.
In preparing the tools and materials for a task it is essential to identify first

Prepare Tools and Materials


Steps Things to remember
1. Identify materials
a. Identify materials and tools applicable to a specific job requirement.
b. Count the description of the materials needed following the specific job requirements.
c. Identify materials and tools according to the job requirements.
2. Secure requisition of
materials
a. Request the needed materials and tools according to the prepared list.
b. Follow the company standard operating procedures (SOP)
c. Provide substitute materials and tools without sacrificing cost and quality of work.
3. Receive and Inspect
Materials
a. Inspect materials and tools issued according to
numbers and specifications.
b. Check materials, tools, and accessories for
damages according to enterprise procedures.
c. Place the materials and tools in an appropriate
location nearest to workplace.
Secure Requisition of Materials
In this lesson you will be guided how to accomplish the form to acquire
or purchase the materials.
Procedure:
1. State the name of the carpentry project and date when you request for
the materials.
2. Fill in the classification of the carpentry project and its purpose.
3. Write the number of required materials.
4. List the unit of the materials to be requested.
5. Enumerate the materials with their description.
6. List the cost per unit and the total cost.
7. Write your name as requesitioner.
8. Secure the approval of authorities concerned.
Information Sheet 2.3
Acquire and inspect materials/tools
It is important to inspect and check materials and tools for defects and damage
before receiving them so that you can ask for replacements for those that you found
defective.
1. Check if the materials and tools are complete in terms of quantity and
specification (number of pieces, length, width, etc.)
2. Check the physical condition of tools, (check tools against the specification,
quantity, and quality,) see to it that parts are complete, cutting edges or tooth
free from damages,
3. Check the accessories of each material and tool. See to it that nothing is
missing.
4. If any of the materials or tools is found missing or defective, report it
immediately to the supply officer or teacher.
5. Get a replacement for the materials and tools found defective.
6. Sign the requisition form as you receive materials and tools.
Store the received materials and tools in a safe area or storeroom nearest your
workplace. This should be in proper order: bulky and heavier materials at
the bottom and lighter and smaller items on top of the pile.
7. Always handle the materials and tools carefully. Avoid dropping the tools on
the floor, do not expose tools and materials on sunlight or rains.

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