DIY Tools

Описание: 🛠️ Let's Learn DIY Tool Names!
Hello! When you do DIY (Do It Yourself) projects, you need the right tools. Here are 12 common tools, what they do, and how to say their names.

1. Screwdriver /ˈskruː.draɪ.vər/ A tool for turning screws to put them in or take them out. It has a handle and a metal end that fits into the top of a screw.
• Example: "Use a screwdriver to tighten the screws on the shelf."

2. Handsaw /ˈhænd.sɔː/ A simple saw with a handle and a metal blade with sharp teeth, used for cutting wood by hand.
• Example: "My dad cut the plank of wood with a handsaw."

3. Bradawl /ˈbræd.ɔːl/ A small, sharp tool with a point, used for making a small hole in wood before putting in a screw or nail. This stops the wood from splitting.
• Example: "First, make a small starter hole with a bradawl."

4. Spanner (US: Wrench) /ˈspæn.ər/ - /rentʃ/ A tool for gripping and turning nuts and bolts to tighten or loosen them.
• Example: "You'll need a spanner to fix the bolt on your bicycle."

5. Mallet /ˈmæl.ɪt/ A type of hammer with a large head, usually made of wood or rubber. It is used for hitting things without damaging them.
• Example: "Use a rubber mallet to gently tap the piece into place."

6. Hammer /ˈhæm.ər/ A tool with a heavy metal head and a handle, used for hitting nails into wood.
• Example: "She used a hammer to put the picture hook on the wall."

7. Coping Saw /ˈkəʊ.pɪŋ ˌsɔː/ A small saw with a very thin blade, used for cutting curves and detailed shapes in wood.
• Example: "For cutting the intricate pattern, use a coping saw."

8. Pipe Wrench /ˈpaɪp ˌrentʃ/ An adjustable wrench with serrated jaws, used for gripping and turning round pipes and fittings.
• Example: "The plumber used a large pipe wrench to fix the leak."

9. Hacksaw /ˈhæk.sɔː/ A saw with a fine-toothed blade, designed for cutting metal and plastic.
• Example: "To cut the metal pipe, you need a hacksaw."

10. Spirit Level (US: Level) /ˈspɪr.ɪt ˌlev.əl/
A long tool with a tube of liquid containing an air bubble. It shows if a surface is perfectly flat ('level') or upright ('plumb').
• Example: "Check the shelf is straight with a spirit level."
11. Scissors /ˈsɪz.əz/ A cutting tool with two sharp blades joined in the middle, used for cutting paper, fabric, or other thin materials.
• Example: "I need scissors to cut this piece of tape."

12. Chainsaw /ˈtʃeɪn.sɔː/ A powerful, motorised saw with teeth set on a moving chain. It is used for cutting down trees or cutting large pieces of wood.
• Example: "They used a chainsaw to cut up the fallen tree trunk."

🛠️ Time to Practice!
Which tool do you use for...?

1. ...cutting a piece of paper?
2. ...checking if a picture is hanging straight?
3. ...making a small starter hole for a screw?
4. ...cutting down a tree?
5. ...tightening a nut on a bolt?

True or False?

1. A mallet is used for hitting nails into a wall.
2. A hacksaw is good for cutting metal.
3. A pipe wrench is used for cutting curves in wood.

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