Hand Tools and Measuring Instruments

Course 1: Hand Tools

Prerequisites: This course is designed so that no prior knowledge is required.

Description: This course introduces and demonstrates the proper use of hand tools for holding, turning, and striking. This course also describes situations which require the use of each type of tool.

Objectives:

  • Improve their on-the-job performance through the proper use of vises, c-clamps, pliers, screwdrivers, non-adjustable wrenches, socket wrenches, torque wrenches, and hammers

Course 2: Precision Measuring Instruments

Prerequisites: In order to successfully complete his course, participants should be familiar with whole number operations and decimals.

Description: This course describes the purpose and the basic components of dial calipers, outside micrometers, inside micrometers, depth micrometers, telescoping gauges, thickness gauges, and dial indicators. The course also provides procedures for properly using each of these instruments to measure the dimensions of an object.

Objectives:

  • Better obtain inside and outside measurements using a dial caliper
  • Measure outside dimension using an outside micrometer
  • Measure inside dimension using an inside micrometer
  • Measure depth by using a depth micrometer
  • Measure the inside diameter by using a telescoping gauge in conjunction with an outside micrometer
  • Measure a clearance with a thickness gauge
  • And measure small changes in dimension by using a dial indicator