NAME THAT TOOL
I measure length and distance and roll back into my case when you are finished.
What is a tape measure?
A nail is sticking halfway out of an old scenic flat.
What is a claw hammer?
I am used to cut cardboard, foam board, and other thin sheet materials.
What is a utility knife?
I am commonly driven into wood using a hammer.
What is a nail?
When using a utility knife, the blade should always move in this direction relative to your body.
What is away from your body?
I have one side that drives nails and a claw on the other side that can pull them out.
What is a claw hammer?
You need to tighten a screw with a cross-shaped opening in its head.
What is a Phillips screwdriver?
I am the basic hand-powered choice for cutting a straight section of lumber.
What is a hand saw?
My threads bite into wood, and I can usually be removed later.
What is a wood screw?
After using a retractable utility knife, you should do this before setting it down.
What is retract the blade?
My long, narrow jaws help you grab small objects or bend wire in tight spaces.
What are needle-nose pliers?
Two freshly painted scenery pieces need to be tapped together without denting them.
What is a rubber mallet?
My thin blade makes me useful for tighter curves and detailed cuts.
What is a coping saw?
I pass completely through the material and usually pair with a nut.
What is a bolt?
Before cutting wood with a hand saw, the material should be kept from doing this.
What is moving/sliding?
I am triangular and can quickly mark both 90° and 45° lines.
What is a speed square?
You need to mark a scenic piece location on the stage floor. It will be placed here every time.
What is Spike Tape?
You need to cut thin sheet metal. Which tool should you choose?
What are tin snips?
I slide underneath a nut or bolt head to spread pressure and protect the material.
What is a washer?
A screwdriver keeps slipping out of the screw head. Before forcing it, what should you check?
That you are using the correct screwdriver type and size for the screw head.
I fit over a nut or bolt, and my handle lets you keep turning without removing the tool after every movement.
What is a socket and ratchet?
You need to check whether a platform is both horizontal and vertical.
What is a level?
You are assembling a large wooden frame and need to hold wide pieces tightly together.
What is a bar/F-clamp?
Explain the difference between a tool and a supply/consumable.
A tool is used repeatedly to perform work; a supply is used up, wears down, or remains in the project.
Chris says, “This utility knife blade is dull, so that probably makes it safer.” Explain why Chris is wrong.
A dull blade can require more force and reduce control; it should be replaced rather than forced through the material.