List five hand tools you have used when doing technology. Correctly name the tool, find a picture of that tool, explain how to use that tool in detail in your own words and explain your experience when using that tool.
Screwdriver
A screwdriver tightens or loosens screws from an object which is held together by screws. To get the screws out of the object turn the screwdriver counter-clockwise. To tighten the screws firmly into the object you turn the screwdriver clockwise.
In Dt i have used a screwdriver a number of times. I have used a screwdriver to open a devices battery compartment to replace the batteries. I have also screwed in and out the screws out of the HPV bike seat. The screw size and where the screw is placed can determine how easy and simple it is to use a screwdriver. I found that the screws in the bike seat were very difficult to get out because they were in a hard position to get the screwdriver into.
Sander
A sander is used to make a piece of wood smooth and produce a better finish when painting the wood. A smooth piece of wood greatly reduces the chance of anyone getting a splinter.
To use the sander you hold the handtool with the sand paper facing down and turn it on and glide it over the piece of wood.
I used a sander when i was making a bin out of wood. I used the sander so the wood would be smoother so when i painted the bin the paint would look neater than if i didn't sand it. I also sanded the piece of wood so that when it was picked up the person wouldn't get a splinter from it. I found you would need to have a lot of strength and control to move the sander where you would want it to go.
Sliding bevel
A sliding bevel is for cutting and drawing angles. It has a stainless steel blade, a plastic or wooden handle and a locking mechanism. The blade can be adjusted to any acute or obtuse angle and locked in place, so that the angle can be repeatedly marked.
We used a sliding bevel in DT for our HPV bike to make the border around the number of our bike. We used black tape for the border and used the sliding bevel to make sure that each piece of tape would fit evenly with one another around the square.
Spanner
A spanner is designed to remove nuts and bolts. To use a spanner correctly you must make sure that the nut fits perfectly with the size of the spanner. If the spanner is too loose, it will round the comers of the nut and slip, often damaging the nut, the spanner and your hand. The best spanners are made from carbon steel or chrome vanadium, if looked after, these will last a lifetime.
There are many types of spanners including the open ended - 'C' spanner(which is the most common type), ring spanner, Offset ring spanner, split ring spanner, adjustable spanner, bulldog spanner and the precision adjustable spanner.
We used an adjustable spanner in Dt to remove the HPV bike seat which was connected to the base by bolts and screws. To get the screws out we used a screwdriver and to get the bolts out we used the spanner.
Power drill
A power drill is an electrical motor that makes a hole in wood, plastic or metal, which then enables a fastener (screw, bolt) to hold one piece of material to another. A power drill can be used to help install and take out screws. A power drills performance is measured by the size of the motor, which is measured in the amount of electricity (watts) that it uses. A Coping Saw
A coping saw is a very thin metal blade that is attached to a u- shaped metal frame. It is deigned to make turning cuts on wood, plastic, or metal depending on the blade selected. The U-shaped frame has a swiveling spigot (clip) at each end to hold the ends of the blade. The hardwood or plastic handle allows the user to turn the blade during the cut. Most coping saws have 12 to 15 teeth per inch, although coarser and finer blades are available for specialized jobs.
