Basic Technology JSS 1 Curriculum Guides – Tools and Machines – Woodwork Hand Tools (Driving Tools, Setting and Marking Tools, Holding Tools, Cutting and Paring Tools)

THEME – TOOLS AND MACHINES 

TOPIC – WOODWORK HAND TOOLS

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

1. Measuring tools

2. Setting and marking out tools

3. Drive tools

4. Boring tools and accessories holding and supporting devices.

5. Cutting tools

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. identify, sketch, describe and use appropriate measuring tools for specific purposes.

2. identify, sketch, describe and use driving tools.

3. identify, sketch, describe and use setting and marking out tools.

4. identify, sketch, describe and use boring tools.

5. identify, sketch, describe and state the uses of common holding and supporting devices.

6. identify, sketch and use cutting and paring tools.

CONTENTS OF THE LESSON

FOCUS LESSONS 

INTRODUCTION

A woodwork hand tool is any tool that is used by hand rather than a motor.

Some of the tools are stated and classified as measuring tools, setting and making tools, driving tools and boring tools.

Woodworks are the items or products made from wooden materials.

For example, chairs and desk, doors and windows, etc.

HAND TOOLS FOR MAKING WOODWORK 

Hand tools are parts of our day to day activities.

Hand Tools for woodwork are tools used by hand for making woodworks.

These tools are portable and are operated manually,

1. Tape rules

2. Metre rules

3. Saws

4. Punch

5. Smoothing plane

6. G – clamp

7. Wrenches

8. Screwdrivers

9. Vice

10. Hammer, etc.

For this lesson, we are looking six hand tools which are classified as measuring tools, marking tools and cutting tools.

CLASSIFICATION OF WOODWORK HAND TOOLS

Hand tools for woodwork are classified as follows:

1. Measuring tools

2. Marking tools

3. Setting and making out tools

4. Cutting tools

5. Driving in tools

6. Boring tools

7. Holding tools

1. MEASURING TOOLS

Measuring tools are tools used for taken measurements,

• Metric rules

• Inside calipers

• Outside calipers

• Pair of dividers, etc.

2. MARKING TOOLS 

Marking tools are used for marking on the parts of the wood to be cut,

• Divider

• Knife

• Punch

3. SETTING AND MARKING OUT TOOLS

These tools are used for measuring straight lines and setting out work,

• Try square

• Sliding bevel

• Meter square

• Pair of compasses

• Trammels, etc.

4. CUTTING TOOLS 

Cutting tools are tools for cutting wooden materials needed for construction,

• Saw

• Jack plane

• File

• Plane saw

There are different types of saws.

Examples are rip saw, panel saw, fret saw, bow saw, cross saw, tenon saw, dovetail saw coping saw.

The planes are used for finishing in woodwork.

Examples are Jack plane, smoothing plane, trying plane, spokeshare.

5. DRIVING TOOLS 

Driving tools are tools used for driving in or driving out nails and other objects,

• Hammer

• Mallet

• Screwdriver

• Punch, etc.

6. BORING TOOLS 

These tools are used for both woodwork and metal work.

Boring tools are tools for making or drilling holes on the piece of wood,

• Wood brace

• Ratchet brace

• Bradawl

7. HOLDING DEVICES

Holding devices are the tools used to hold the wood piece together on the workbench,

• Bench vice

• Bench stopper

• G – clamp

 

CARES AND MAINTENANCE OF WOODWORK HAND TOOLS 

Good tools are an investment, respect and care for each one of them and they will return the favor.

Proper care and maintenance will save you time and money.

1. Regularly clean. Keep your tools always Clean.

2. Regular inspection and repair the damage parts.

3. Proper storage. Keep your tools in a dry place.

4. Keep tools in their original cases.

Woodwork hand tools can be classify into

1. Measuring tools

2. Marking tools

3. Cutting tools

4. Boring tools

5. Driving in tools

LESSON PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITIES

The teacher,

1. displays names and describes the tools.

2. demonstrates sketches, uses, care and maintenance of hand tools.

3. describes the functions of the tools.

 

 

STUDENT’S ACTIVITIES

The students,

1. identify and demonstrate correct use of each tool.

2. make freehand sketches of the tools.

3. examine, touch, sketch, name, describe and use hand tools.

4. dismantle and reassemble tools.

5. practice maintenance of each tool.

LESSON EVALUATION

Teacher asks students to,

1. identify, sketch, describe and use appropriate measuring tools for specific purposes.

2. identify, sketch, describe and use driving tools.

3. identify, sketch, describe and use setting and marking out tools.

4. identify, sketch, describe and use boring tools.

5. identify, sketch, describe and state the uses of common holding and supporting devices.

6. identify, sketch and use cutting and paring tools.