Nail sizes are indicated using the name of this copper-colored coin.
What are pennies?
If a surface is completely "level," it means it is perfectly in this direction.
What is horizontal?
This is a battery-powered tool used for drilling holes and driving fasteners.
What is a cordless drill?
Some fasteners are electroplated with this metallic element.
What is zinc?
A "framing" one of these is for heavy hitting, while a "finish" one is for more delicate woodwork.
What is a hammer?
Nails hold materials together using this physical force, rather than gravity, adhesive, or voodoo.
What is friction?
If a wall is "plumb," it means it is perfectly in this direction.
What is vertical?
This is a high-powered, corded tool made specifically for boring holes.
What is an electric drill?
Screws can feature a fine thread, or this opposite, rougher type of thread.
What is a coarse thread?
You can use this "quick" device to tightly grip two materials together.
What is a quick clamp?
If you are installing baseboards and casing, you should use this type of nail
What are finish nails?
When checking to see if something is plumb or level, this specific part of the level should contact the surface being measured.
What is the edge?
This finer-cutting, hand-held saw is used to make curved cuts in thinner materials.
What is a jigsaw?
This type of fastener won't easily rust and shares its metal name with common kitchen appliances.
What is stainless steel?
This hand tool creates a perfectly straight colored string line to mark distances.
What is a chalk line?
Spiral and ring shank nails have features that mimic these to provide extra holding power.
What are screw threads?
Because it is perfectly flat, a level can also be used as this simple drawing tool.
What is a straight edge?
This detail sander combines a circular motion with a small orbital motion to finish sanding.
What is a random orbital sander?
A fastener's "head" can be shaped like a pan, a truss, or this musical brass instrument.
A fastener's "head" can be shaped like a pan, a truss, or this musical brass instrument.
This cutting tool is great for everyday shop use and is named for its versatility.
What is a utility knife?
Common nails are specifically used for this heavy-duty construction task.
What is structural framing?
If you need to check the level on a 10-inch stair tread, the most accurate tool to use is this specific 9-inch level.
What is a 9" long torpedo level?
These hand tools are used for gripping and pulling, and come in "slip joint" and "needlenose" varieties.
What are pliers?
Fastener shanks can be spiral, ringed, or this completely bump-free texture.
What is a smooth shank?
This animal-named hand tool is not a feline foot, but a tool you'd find in your toolbox
What is a cat's paw?