Carpentry: Hand and Power tools

Name: Carpentry: Hand and Power tools
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Everyday tools used on the job site

Created byJeremy Bolduc

Last updated 1/2021

English

What you'll learn

How to use typical construction power tools
How to use typical construction hand tools
Tool Safety

Course content

5 sections • 34 lectures • 1h 13m total length

Personal protective equipment1:00
Safety vest or High visibility vest0:20
Choose a high visibility vest with fluorescent colors in orange, green, or yellow to meet safety standards. Select a style that fits your carpentry work.
Safety Glasses0:26
Ear Protection0:55

Inspecting a step ladder2:29
Learn to inspect ladders before each use by checking stability, feet, side rails, spreaders, top cap, braces, and runs on a flat surface to prevent falls.
Using a step ladder1:27
Wood scaffolding part 15:43
Wood scaffolding part 21:58
Winding up hoses and extension cables3:32
Walking past heavy machinery0:07
Walk past heavy machinery in carpentry settings, staying aware of equipment and maintaining safe distances.

Power tools0:28
Circular saw inspection2:10
Changing blade of the circular saw2:06
Inspecting the miter saw1:54
Inspecting the reciprocating saw1:14
Inspecting the concrete drill1:27
Inspecting the nail gun2:35
The hanger nail gun1:04
Unsafe nail gun0:47
Inspect the nail gun before use, focusing on the nose and trigger to ensure proper function; a faulty nose can discharge a nail and cause injury, prompting removal and reporting.
The angle grinder3:10
Taping a torn cable0:58
Inspect the cord for rips, then apply electrical tape around the exposed area, wrapping past the damage with a tight, single pass and a final reinforcement beyond.

How to use a circular saw part one2:50
Using the circular saw part 22:41
Learn to make safe floor cuts with a circular saw, keeping the material flat and the piece secured while it drops safely, and use standing cuts when kneeling is uncomfortable.
Preventing saw kick back3:41
How to use a nail gun1:59
Using the miter saw4:20
Learn safe miter saw operation: keep hands eight inches from the blade, secure material against the fence, use the guard, and unplug before blade changes.
Using the angle grinder3:03
How to use a power drill2:50
How to use a concrete drill2:34
Making angle cutes with the miter saw2:54
Adjust the back lever for a 45-degree bevel, lock it, and align the fence and material to make precise 45 and 50 degree angle cuts.
How to use the reciprocating saw5:35

Requirements

Beginner level

Description

In this course you will learn what hand tools and power tools that are used by the professionals everyday on the job site.

You will learn how to inspect each tool to make sure it is functioning safely and correctly. It is dangerous to use a broken tool so you will need to know how to inspect it and what to look for.

You will learn how to use most of the everyday construction tools safely. In this course you will learn how to hold the power tools and how to use them in order to minimize any risk of injury.

You will also learn how to build wood scaffolding as well as some other everyday tasks.

Who this course is for:

Carpentry apprentices
DIY enthusiasts
Beginner construction workers

Carpentry: Hand and Power tools

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Course content

Personal protective equipment and job site safety4 lectures • 3min

Hand tools3 lectures • 5min

Ladders, scaffolding and job site safety6 lectures • 15min

Introduction to power tools11 lectures • 18min

Using power tools10 lectures • 32min

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