Not every person has enough financial resources to hire a team of workers and, all the more, an expensive contractor who will perform all the necessary work. Therefore, when repairing an apartment, its owner has to do everything himself. In such an undertaking, the key to success will be great experience, certain knowledge in the field of construction and, most importantly, high-quality multifunctional hand tools. It is important to know that the level of complexity of the operation depends on which professional kit you need to apply.
If you have a good tool, you can perform absolutely any operation as quickly and efficiently as possible. To make the right choice of a hand tool, it is not enough to know only the approximate appearance, name and manufacturer.
Types of bench tools
Starting to familiarize yourself with the tools, you must first understand their types. There are generally accepted four groups in which certain devices are combined. This classification must be known exactly, since during specific work it will be necessary to make measurements first, and then markup and only then “cut off” it. So, we will study in more detail the locksmith tools.
Group Names:
Group 1 - measuring instruments.
Group 2 - markup tools.
Group 3 - general-purpose appliances.
Group 4 - bench-building tools.
Hand Tool Selection Criteria
First you need to figure out what can be done with a particular tool. Simply put, you should thoroughly study all of its available features. Then you need to clarify what maximum load this device is designed for.
Most skilled craftsmen and less experienced workers make extensive use of professional locksmith tools. But in their arsenal, in addition to modern electric, pneumatic and gasoline devices, there are also hand-held devices. In addition, their range does not decrease at all and even steadily expands, which once again confirms the popularity of this category of tools.
When buying, it is worth paying attention, first of all, to those devices that are the most familiar and familiar to the average person. As a rule, no work can be done without them. What are these bench tools, read below.
Variety of screwdrivers
So traditional and well-known to all, a screwdriver can safely be considered the most used tool. Any repair and installation work without it is almost impossible to perform. The range of these tools is currently very wide. The industrial production of screwdrivers has changed significantly lately. Thanks to the possibility of choosing the desired type, any work can be done much faster and easier.
Hand tools include several types of screwdrivers that differ in the type of blade, size and diameter:
- flat (straight splined);
- cruciform
- specialized - used when working with slots of increased complexity.
Ruler
One of the most important fixtures is the ruler. She is an indispensable attribute that complements metalwork tools. Its price varies from 100 rubles and above, depending on the size and material used in the manufacture. The most high-quality are metal rulers. It is worth noting that such models have the most accurate division scale.
Measuring instruments include the following tools:
- probe - a set of steel plates designed to determine the width;
- the caliper is a ruler with movable rods, used to measure the external, internal dimensions, as well as the depth of the hole;
- the micrometer is designed for delicate work, as it can be used to accurately measure the smallest distance;
- goniometer - a professional device used by skilled workers.
Clamping tool
Hand tools, such as pliers, a vice, clamps, etc., are necessary for any work, even the smallest. For example, if you need to stretch a nail or fix some object, you can not do without clamping devices. This type of tool belongs to the general purpose group.
Varieties of drank
Every self-respecting master should have at least a few different hand saws on hand. The following are most often used in practice:
- cross saws with two handles;
- bow saws;
- traditional wood and metal hacksaws.
Cutting tools
Scissors for metal, files of different sizes must be present in the set of metalwork tools. These are manual cutting devices. However, for better work, a grinder, a drill, a punch are useful. With their help, you can do quite complex manipulations in a relatively short time. For example, drill a hole to install the mount. Such work can be done with a chisel, but it will take a lot of time and effort.
Such a familiar hammer
If we consider the bench tools, it is indisputable that the hammer is the most ancient of all the manual devices known today. Every person knows his purpose, construction and principle of action. A standard hammer consists of two parts: a massive impact part made of metal, and a handle. The rear of the shock component is called the butt plate, and the front is called the striker. Hammers are designed for a wide variety of work, so the shape of the strikers can be different, for example, rectangular or round.
The number of manual construction tools currently reaches more than two dozen. Among professional workers, sets of such brands as Matrix and Bosh (Germany), Force (Taiwan) are popular.