What hand tools are and how they are classified

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1. What hand tools are and how they are classified
2. Measuring and marking tools
3. The rule and the tape measure
4. The try square
5. The marking gauge
6. The marking knife, pencil and mortise gauge
7. Testing tools: checking flat, straight and square
8. Cutting tools and saws
9. The rip saw and cross-cut saw
10. The tenon saw and other back saws
11. The coping saw and cutting curves
12. Using a saw correctly and safely
13. Planes: the jack and smoothing planes
14. Setting and using a plane
15. Chisels
16. Using chisels safely
17. Boring tools
18. Boring holes correctly
19. Holding tools: the vice, cramps and holdfast
20. Driving tools: hammers and mallets
21. Driving tools: screwdrivers
22. Finishing tools: files, rasps, scrapers and abrasive paper
23. Sharpening edge tools
24. Tool safety, care and maintenance
25. Identifying and classifying tools: a practical
26. Using the correct tool: why it matters