This document provides safety guidelines and information about common hand tools, power tools, and garden tools used in agriculture. It covers safety tips for using hand tools, power tools, hammers, wrenches, hacksaws, chisels, screwdrivers, squares, and circular saws. Examples of different types of each tool are shown, along with their purposes and proper use. Common garden tools like shovels, rakes, hoes, trowels, and shears are also listed. The document aims to educate users about tool identification, applications, and safe operation practices.

1. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Hand Tool Safety
• Carry with sharp point
downward
• Pass handle first
• Wear eye protection
with striking tools
• Do not use broken
tools
• Keep tools properly
sharpened
• Pull wrenches, don’t
push them
• Keep tools and
material off the floor

2. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Electric Power Tool Safety
• Keep cord and tool dry
at all times
• Be sure switch is off
before plugging the
tool in
• Remove chuck key
from drills
immediately after use
• Wear eye protection
• If conditions are dusty,
wear a dust mask
• After turning machine
off hold it firmly until it
comes to a dead stop
• Keep cord away from
blades and moving parts

3. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Straight Claw
Types of Hammers
Ball Peen Hammer
Curved Claw
Claw Hammers

4. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Types of Wrenches
Open End Box End
Combination
Adjustable Open
End Wrench
Pipe Wrench

5. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Cutting With a Hacksaw

6. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Cold Chisels

7. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Types of Screw Drivers
Standard Phillips
Screw Driver Bit Offset Screw Driver

8. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Selecting Screw Drivers
Tip Should
be Square
Tip should be
proper width
Tip should be correct
size for screw
Marred
screw head
Correct
phillips tip
Tip too wide Tip curved Screw driver too
small for screw

9. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Types of Squares
Steel Rule

10. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Uses of Squares
Combination marking board
Combination testing
45 degree angle
Try square edge squaring T-bevel marking angle

11. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Using the Framing Square
Testing board
Measuring board
Squaring Board
Setting T-bevel

12. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Parts of the Circular Saw
A. Brush assembly
B. Blade
C. Handle with switch
D. Motor
E. Guard
F. Depth adjustment
G. Bevel adjustment
H. 3-wire cord
I. Saw blade
J. Rip guide bracket

13. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Operating the Circular Saw
Use of rip fence

14. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Rabbet groove
Circular Saw Cuts
Marking bevel
Setting T-bevel
square at 45°
Marking miter
Combination bevel

15. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Types of Drill Bits
Wood Spur Twist
Reamer
Multi-spur
Countersink
Rose
Countersink
Expansive
Wood screw pilot power wood
Circle cutter

16. Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: Supplement
University of California, Davis
911.T 1
Basic Hand and Power Tools
Common Garden Tools
Shovel Garden Rake Hoe
Hand Trowel Post-hole digger Hand shears