Ironworks Tools
This is used to hit metal and shape it.
A hammer
The metal used in construction and making tools, it’s very strong.
steel
“He ____ (cut) metal with a grinder.”
cuts
____ (one hammer) on the table.
There is
Always wear these on your hands to avoid burns.
Gloves
You wear these to protect your eyes while working.
safety goggles
When you heat metal until it becomes very hot and easy to shape.
forging
“She ____ (use) safety glasses to protect her eyes.”
uses
____ (a lot of tools) in this toolbox.
There are
Don’t touch this without protection; it gets very hot.
Metal
This tool holds hot metal in place while you work.
tongs
A thin, flexible piece of metal used to hold things together.
wire
“I ____ (heat) the metal to bend it.”
heat
____ (one protective mask) here for you.
There is
You must keep your workspace ____ to avoid accidents.
Clean
This machine helps you cut metal easily.
Grinder
This is the process of joining two metal pieces together using heat.
welding
“The forge ____ (make) metal hot.”
makes
____ (many sparks) when the iron is hot.
There are
Wear these to protect your ears from loud noises.
earplugs
This tool produces a flame that melts metal to join pieces together.
welding torch
A word for how shiny or dull metal is.
finish
“I ____ (weld) everyday.”
Weld
____ (a hot surface) behind you.
What is
This item protects your face and eyes from sparks and bright light when welding.
welding mask/helmet/face shield