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Architecture and Construction - Sanding and Shaping Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to sanding and shaping tools such as "grinder", "lathe", and "chisel".

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sander
[noun]

a power tool used for smoothing and refining surfaces by abrasion, typically through the use of sandpaper or abrasive discs, helping to remove material or achieve a desired finish

Ex: The old furniture looked much better after being polished with a sander.
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a power tool equipped with a continuous loop of sandpaper or abrasive belt that rotates on two rollers

Ex: After finishing with the hand tools , he used a belt sander to speed up the process .
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a power tool that combines both rotary and orbital motion to provide a random sanding pattern

Ex: Using the random orbital sander, he was able to quickly remove the old paint from the door .
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a power tool used for sanding and shaping curved surfaces, featuring a rotating spindle with sanding sleeves

Ex: After cutting the shape , he used a spindle sander to ensure the surface was even and smooth .
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file
[noun]

a metal tool with a rough surface that is used to smooth wooden or metal rough edges

Ex: The mechanic used a half-round file to deburr the edges of the metal part .
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rasp
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a coarse woodworking tool with a series of individually cut teeth or ridges, used for shaping and smoothing wood or other materials by abrasion

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sandpaper
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a type of paper that has sand or another rough material stuck to one side, used for making surfaces smoother or shinier

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a small handheld woodworking tool with a cutting blade set at a low angle to the sole of the plane, primarily used for shaping and smoothing wood surfaces, chamfering edges, and removing thin layers of material

Ex: She reached for the block plane to level the surface before applying the final coat of varnish .
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a handheld tool with a replaceable blade that features a perforated metal surface for shaping and smoothing wood or other materials

Ex: He reached for the surform plane to shape the curved edge of the chair leg more precisely .
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a woodworking hand tool with a curved blade set in a handle, designed for shaping and smoothing concave or convex surfaces of wood

Ex: She used the spokeshave to remove small amounts of wood and perfect the round edges of the chair .
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planer
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a woodworking tool that removes thin layers of material from a workpiece, resulting in a smooth and consistent surface

Ex: The woodworker set the planer to a finer setting for detailed smoothing work on the cabinet .
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a wheel-shaped abrasive tool used for sharpening, shaping, or smoothing surfaces by removing material through the frictional action of abrasive grains bonded to the wheel

Ex: The technician mounted a new grinding wheel onto the machine to continue working on the metalwork .
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lathe
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a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

Ex: In the workshop , the lathe is an essential tool for manufacturing components such as shafts , pulleys , and bushings .
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grinder
[noun]

a power tool or machine with a rotating abrasive wheel or disc used for cutting, grinding, or polishing various materials

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jointer
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a woodworking machine used to create a flat and smooth surface on the face or edge of a board

Ex: Using a jointer helped make sure that all the edges of the wood were straight and even .
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a hand tool used in woodworking to flatten and straighten the edges and surfaces of boards

Ex: With the jointer plane, he carefully smoothed the surface , making sure it was even for the next step in the project .
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a handheld power tool with a spinning abrasive disc for cutting, grinding, and shaping materials

Ex: After sharpening the blades , he used an angle grinder to polish the metal surface .
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a woodworking hand tool used for finely smoothing and leveling wood surfaces to achieve a smooth and polished finish

Ex: The woodworker applied the smoothing plane to eliminate any imperfections before applying varnish .
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a hand tool used in masonry work to create consistent and smooth joints between bricks

Ex: The mason selected a larger brick jointer for the thicker mortar joints in the exterior wall .
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a woodworking tool consisting of a flat base and a cutting blade, used for smoothing, shaping, and leveling wood surfaces by removing thin layers of material

Ex: He used a hand plane to remove the excess wood and make the surface even and flat .
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a flat-bladed tool with a handle used for applying and smoothing drywall joint compound during the taping and finishing process

Ex: The drywall installer handed me the taping knife so I could help with the finishing touches .
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a hand tool used in woodworking for smoothing and refining the surface of wood

Ex: The skilled artisan used a cabinet scraper to create a clean , polished look on the intricate wooden details .
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a hand tool with a sharp metal blade and a handle used for cutting, shaping, and carving wood by striking or pushing it with a mallet or by hand pressure

Ex: Using a wood chisel, the craftsman smoothed out the rough edges of the door frame .
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chisel
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a metal tool with a handle and a strong flat-edged blade that is used to shape hard objects, such as wood, metal, etc.

Ex: The set included different sizes of chisels for various tasks .
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a specialized woodworking tool with a square or hexagonal body and a beveled cutting edge, used for cutting or cleaning out square corners or recesses in woodwork

Ex: After cutting the wood to size , the carpenter used a corner chisel to refine the inside corners .
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a woodworking tool used for cutting rectangular slots or mortises in wood

Ex: She reached for the mortising chisel when the drill was too large for the delicate work .
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a small, narrow-bladed hand tool used in masonry and brickwork for applying and shaping mortar, particularly in the process of pointing or filling the gaps between bricks or stones to create a neat and finished appearance

Ex: He used the pointing trowel to refine the mortar joints , ensuring they were straight and even .
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a specialized tool used to create a flared end on a pipe or tubing, allowing for secure connections with other fittings or components

Ex: For the heating and cooling system installation , they used a flaring tool to seal the connections .
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a versatile handheld power tool that utilizes oscillating motion to perform a variety of tasks such as cutting, sanding, scraping, and grinding

Ex: The oscillating multi-tool was perfect for cutting through the wood in tight corners .
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a heavy-duty mechanical tool used in metalworking that delivers powerful and repetitive blows to shape or forge metal

Ex: He could feel the vibrations from the power hammer as it struck the iron , molding it into shape .
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die
[noun]

a tool used for shaping or forming materials, typically in metalworking or machining processes

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