Bench Tools + (Metalwork)

The 300mm rule is marked out in both Metric and Imperial sizes

Rule

The Rule is made from Stainless Steel

Metric Scale (mm)

Imperial Scale

(Inches)

Odd Leg Callipers are used to draw a line parallel to an edge

Odd Leg Callipers

A Scriber is used to mark out on metal

Scriber

An Engineers square was used to mark lines at right angles to an edge.

Engineers square

Each work station is equipped 4 files

1 Rough cut Rectangular File

1 Smooth cut Rectangular file

1 Half Round File

1 Round File

One edge of the file has no teeth. This is called the Safe Edge

Remember never use a file with a broken or missing handle.

Files

The part of the file inside the handle is called the Tang

The Centre punch and Ball Pein Hammer are used to mark the centres of holes before drilling

Centre Punch is made from high carbon steel

Ball Pein Hammer

Ball Pein Hammer

Centre Punch

Spring Dividers

Spring dividers are used to mark curves on metal.

To obtain the best results you should always Centre punch the middle of your curve before you try to use the dividers

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