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: She applied a fine-grit sandpaper to the sander for a smooth finish on the surface .

belt sander [noun]

a power tool equipped with a continuous loop of sandpaper or abrasive belt that rotates on two rollers

Ex: She carefully guided the belt sander across the floor , removing the imperfections .

random orbital sander [noun]

a power tool that combines both rotary and orbital motion to provide a random sanding pattern

Ex: She grabbed the random orbital sander to finish polishing the wooden floor .

spindle sander [noun]

a power tool used for sanding and shaping curved surfaces, featuring a rotating spindle with sanding sleeves

Ex: When refinishing the antique chair , she used a spindle sander for the delicate details .

file [noun]

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

Ex: He used a diamond file to precisely shape the metal components of the jewelry .

rasp [noun]

a coarse woodworking tool with a series of individually cut teeth or ridges, used for shaping and smoothing wood or other materials by abrasion

sandpaper [noun]

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

block plane [noun]

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: After cutting the boards , she ran the edges through the block plane for a smoother feel .

surform plane [noun]

a handheld tool with a replaceable blade that features a perforated metal surface for shaping and smoothing wood or other materials

Ex: She preferred the surform plane over a traditional rasp because it worked more efficiently on the softwood .

spokeshave [noun]

a woodworking hand tool with a curved blade set in a handle, designed for shaping and smoothing concave or convex surfaces of wood

Ex: After the rough cut , she used a spokeshave to refine the shape of the wooden bowl .

planer [noun]

a woodworking tool that removes thin layers of material from a workpiece, resulting in a smooth and consistent surface

Ex: She grabbed the hand planer to fix the uneven surface on the piece of wood .

grinding wheel [noun]

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: He adjusted the grinding wheel to ensure a perfect edge on the knife blade .

lathe [noun]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

Ex: The lathe operator carefully adjusted the cutting tools to achieve the desired dimensions and surface finish .

grinder [noun]

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

jointer [noun]

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

Ex: Before gluing the planks together , the craftsman made sure to run them through the jointer .

jointer plane [noun]

a hand tool used in woodworking to flatten and straighten the edges and surfaces of boards

Ex: She grabbed the jointer plane to straighten the edge of the wood before joining it with another piece .

angle grinder [noun]

a handheld power tool with a spinning abrasive disc for cutting, grinding, and shaping materials

Ex: She grabbed the angle grinder to remove the rust from the car ’s body .

smoothing plane [noun]

a woodworking hand tool used for finely smoothing and leveling wood surfaces to achieve a smooth and polished finish

Ex: She carefully guided the smoothing plane along the wood to create a flawless finish .

brick jointer [noun]

a hand tool used in masonry work to create consistent and smooth joints between bricks

Ex: To give the brick wall a clean look , she carefully ran the brick jointer along the mortar lines .

hand plane [noun]

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: She grabbed the hand plane to level the wooden boards before assembling the frame .

taping knife [noun]

a flat-bladed tool with a handle used for applying and smoothing drywall joint compound during the taping and finishing process

Ex: After the compound dried , he used a taping knife to smooth the surface and remove excess material .

cabinet scraper [noun]

a hand tool used in woodworking for smoothing and refining the surface of wood

Ex: She preferred using a cabinet scraper over sandpaper for its ability to remove imperfections without leaving scratches .

wood chisel [noun]

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: After sanding , the wood chisel helped refine the fine details of the sculpture .

chisel [noun]

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: She learned how to use a chisel safely in her woodworking class .

corner chisel [noun]

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: To create precise , clean corners , she used a corner chisel on the cabinet 's edges .

mortising chisel [noun]

a woodworking tool used for cutting rectangular slots or mortises in wood

Ex: He struck the mortising chisel with a mallet to make precise cuts in the oak wood .

pointing trowel [noun]

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: She picked up the pointing trowel to work on the finer details of the stone wall .

flaring tool [noun]

a specialized tool used to create a flared end on a pipe or tubing, allowing for secure connections with other fittings or components

Ex: The mechanic used a flaring tool to make sure the brake lines were properly connected .

oscillating multi-tool [noun]

a versatile handheld power tool that utilizes oscillating motion to perform a variety of tasks such as cutting, sanding, scraping, and grinding

Ex: I quickly switched attachments on the oscillating multi-tool to grind down the metal surface .

power hammer [noun]

a heavy-duty mechanical tool used in metalworking that delivers powerful and repetitive blows to shape or forge metal

Ex: The factory relied on a power hammer to produce large quantities of metal parts quickly .

die [noun]

a tool used for shaping or forming metal

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