Tools & Workshop
Hammers, drills, planes and the machines they feed. Know the jaw from the chuck.
Tools & Workshop diagrams
Parts of a Drill Diagram in 3D
The garage/workshop has become a place of many tools… And none more versatile than a cordless drill. Featuring interchangeable bits that allow it to both drill out holes and screw in screws; and adjust torque for different projects as needed. To use your tool effectivey, you should be familiar with its components. Here’s what they ... Read more
Parts of a Drill Press Diagram in 3D
Many shops have a drill press which is a solid workhorse. It’s a tool used for drilling accurate holes in wood, metal, plastic, etc. Unlike a handheld drill, which relies on the operator’s stability and strength, a drill press provide a fixed axis and mechanical leverage. The beauty of a drill press is that there ... Read more
Parts of a Hammer Diagram in 3D
A hammer is a popular tool that’s always handy around the house and shop. It’s used to build pieces of wood together, pound nails into something, shape metal, and even break things apart. Although most everyone knows how to swing one, knowing its components will allow you to use it more effectiveley. This article describes ... Read more
Parts of a Hand Plane Diagram in 3D
One of the basic tools in every woodworker’s toolbox is the hand plane. A hand plane remove very small amounts of wood to make a joint or edge square and smooth. While the tool may look like a simple block of metal and wood, it is actualy a finely tuned machine. But it is actually ... Read more
Parts of a Lathe Diagram in 3D
The lathe is an essential machine tool used both in woodwork and metalworking. In these processes, the lathe shapes the workpiece by turning it around an axis. As a cutting tool removes material, it create a precisely shaped part, threading, or even a smooth surface. Once you know how the lathe works, where the components ... Read more
Parts of a Screwdriver Diagram in 3D
A screwdriver is an essential household and workshop tool. Why? Because you apply it to…screws! Screws is used for fastening things together or taking them apart for repairs. Seems simple enough, but this tool depends upon connected components that convert your hand strength into turning force. Knowing what they are can help you choose the ... Read more
Parts of a Spinning Wheel Diagram in 3D
This is how a spinning wheel works: Raw fiber is fed into the spinning wheel, which spin and creates a continuous length of thread. Mechanical leverage twists the fibers together while simultaneously winding them onto a spindle for storage. Although it might seem complicated, the mechanism is simple, just a series of levers and wheels ... Read more
Parts of an Anvil Diagram in 3D
London-pattern anvil: face, horn, step, heel and tool holes.