Carpentry Hand Skills

Know about hand tools used in carpentry.

Basic hand tools

• handsaw
• chisel
• pencil
• hammer/mallet
• square
• plane
• screwdriver

Demonstrate the use of tools

• starting a saw cut
• marking out a perpendicular line
• sharpening a carpenter’s pencil
• use of a chisel and mallet to cut a joint
• using a plane to smooth timber
• using screws with a screwdriver

Checking of hand tools

• sharpening tools to ensure they work effectively
• checking handles are secure so no slips
• checking hammer heads secure so no accidents occur
• to avoid cuts to hands and other injuries
• to report tools that are broken so they can be replaced

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1
  Identify basic hand tools used in carpentry.
  
• 1.2
  Outline how basic hand tools are used in carpentry.
  
• 1.3
  State why it is important to check condition of tools before use.
  

Be able to use face and edge marks.

Marking out of carpentry timbers

• sharpening a pencil
• preparing faces by smoothing with a plane
• marking the face that will be seen
• marking the edge that is 90 degrees to the face

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1
  State why face and edge marks are used in carpentry.
  
• 2.2
  Use appropriate tools to make face and edge marks.
  

Be able to saw to a line.

Sawing timber in carpentry

• marking out cut line to two faces
• starting the cut
• finishing the saw cut
• checking accuracy
• repeat sawing to given angles

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1
  Mark timber square.
  
• 3.2
  Saw timber square to a line.
• 3.3
  Mark to a given angle.
• 3.4
  Saw timber square to a given angle

Be able to plane timber.

Using a plane in carpentry

• mark timber face for smoothing
• check plane blade is correctly positioned
• adjust plane blade depth and angle
• plane timber down to marked level
• check and adjust blade as required

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1
  Identify an appropriate plane for a given task
• 4.2
  Set a plane for use.
• 4.3
  Plane timber flat.

Be able to use a chisel.

Using a chisel in carpentry

• repeat the procedure for sawing timber down to a marked depth
• use a mallet and chisel remove timber down to a saw cut
• tidy up shoulders or bed of a joint using a chisel

Assessment Criteria

• 5.1
  Mark out timber working from the face and edge.
  
• 5.2
  Saw down to the required depth.
• 5.3
  Use chisel to remove timber.

Be able to work safely.

Working in carpentry safely

• read risk assessments
• follow instructions and guidance provided
• wear PPE as required
• always store sharp cutting tools correctly
• fix guards and caps as required
• report any damaged tools

Assessment Criteria

• 6.1
  Follow instructions and requirements in line with current health and safety regulations when using carpentry hand skills.