Specific uses of some household tools.
Screwdriver- used for tightening and loosening screws. There are two types of screwdrivers.
Slotted or flat-fits into a slot on the screw and helps the user turn it.
Star – used on screws with a matching star design.
Tape measure-used to measure sizes of household items and spaces.
Flashlight- used when a portable light source is needed.
Pliers- used to get good grip on items as well as tightening and loosening tight nuts. It is also used for splicing wires.
Knife- used for cutting and slicing items.
Handsaw- used for trimming timber.
Claw hammer- used for driving and removing nails to and from a surface.
Spanner- used to tighten or loosen nuts.
Comb- used for straightening hair and wool.
Broom- used for sweeping dirt off surfaces.
Needles- used for sewing fabric with thread.
Cooking stick- used for mashing and stirring food and soup.
Tooth brush- used for removing dirt from teeth.
Shoe brush- used for polishing and shining leather shoes and garment.
Using household hand tools safely.
When using hand tools to perform a task, it is very important to observe safety.
The following are safety measures to observe when using household hand tools.
Inspect the tool regularly to make sure that they are in good condition.
Wear protective attire such as overall, gloves and googles when using some of the household hand tools.
Do not pocket sharp tools like knives. Instead, carry them in a toolbox.
Use the right tools. Using a tool for a different purpose than it was intended for may damage the tool or cause injury.
After using tools ensure they are stored in their respective places such as tool box or hanged for those required to be hanged on walls.
Care for and maintenance of household hand tools
The following maintenance practices should be done after using household hand tools to perform a task;
Wash or clean tools after use. This ensures good appearance of the tools throughout. It also minimizes rusting of metallic parts.
Oil, grease or lubricate movable parts to reduce friction. This prevents the moving parts
of the tools from wearing out.
Sharpen cutting tools regularly. This ensures continued efficiency of the tools.
Store tools properly after use. This ensures safety of the tool and other people in the house.
Replace worn out or damaged parts of farm tools. This ensures efficiency and durability
when using the tools. It also reduces chances of injury.
Careers related to household tools.
In areas related to household hand tools, you can take a career in the following;
Making of tools from different materials for example, blacksmith.
Marketing and selling tools for example, marketing and salesman of tools.
Career that involve use of household hand tools such as plumbing, electrical technician, painters, among other.
Caring for and maintaining tools for example, tool sharpeners.
Role of household hand tools in the community.
The role of household hand tools in the community is;
To enable people carry out activities such as making items, repairing broken items and cleaning.
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