Hand tools
A wrench with an adjustable spanner that allows you to use it on multiple fasteners.
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What is a crescent wrench?
The pieces at both the top and bottom of the frame. Runs lengthwise of the flat.
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What are Rails?
Lumber that comes in sheets (4x8).
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What are Sheet goods?
Fastener that is used with a screwdriver or impact drill. Has a threaded stem to increase grip.
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What is a screw?
A bit that is used to drill big holes, is most often used on a drill press.
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What is a Paddle Bit?
A tool used to cut small wires.
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What are diagonal cutters?
The piece on both sides of the flat's frame.
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What are Stiles?
Processed wood that is made into uniform planks or a board.
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What is lumber?
Fastener used with a hammer or compressed air gun. No threads on the fasteners stem.
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What is a nail?
The name of the twisting force.
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What is Torque?
This tool is used to fasten nuts, bolts, and screws with a hex opening.
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What is an Allen wrench? (or hex key)
The pieces in the middle of the flat's frame.
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What are Toggles?
Thin layers of wood pressed and glued together.
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What is plywood?
A Fastener used with bolts and washers, and doesn't secure on its own.
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What is a nut?
A screwdriver head with a square.
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What is Robertson?
These pliers are used to crimp, bend, and hold delicate tasks like jewelry and TVs/radios.
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What are Needle Nose pliers?
Semi-optional piece that is used to provide more stability to soft-covered flats.
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What are Cross braces?
Tiny wood particles and sawdust pressed together. Bad with water.
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What is Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)?
This Fastener is used to evenly distribute the force of a screw or nut.
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What is a washer?
A power tool used to drive fasteners.
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What is an Impact Drill? (or driver)
A wrench that is used to fasten nuts and bolts—more torque less effort.
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What is a ratchet (or socket) wrench?
Trapezoid shapes pieces are used to connect the stile and toggle. Like a strong strap.
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What are Keystones?
Larger particles of wood are compressed together. Hard to sand.
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What is Particle board?
A Fastener that's used with nuts and washers. Used to secure objects together and can't secure on its own.
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What is a bolt?
The piece that covers the frame where performers will preform.
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What is lid?