Tool and Hardware Demonstrations

Below you will find the list of tools and hardware for each category listed on the syllabus. When you present your topic, be sure to prepare beforehand so you can show examples, demonstrate use, and answer all the appropriate questions.

You will need to present your tool or hardware group to the class for no more than ten minutes. To pull tools or hardware to use in your demonstration, either ask ahead of time or come to class a few minutes early to prepare. You will need to turn in a typed outline of your presentation.

Questions for Tools

1. What is it called?
2. What is it used for?
   1. what makes it different from similar tools?
3. What are the relevant specifications to look for when purchasing this tool?
   1. What are the minimum specifications if you were going to buy one of this tool for a scene shop?
4. Does this tool present any safety concerns?
5. Does this tool have any necessary accessories or attachments?

Questions for Hardware

1. What is it called?
2. How do you specify it/how is it measured?
3. What do we use it for in the theatre?
   1. How is it different from other hardware that does the same or a similar job?
4. What tools are required?

Topic List:

1. Cordless Drills and Impact Drivers
2. Radial Arm Saw
3. Chop Saw (for wood)
4. Band Saw
5. Drill Press
6. Mortise Machine
7. Router
8. Planer
9. Circular Saw
10. Jig Saw
11. Corded Drill
12. Grinder
13. Air Compressor
14. Cold Saw (for metal)
15. Biscuit Joiner
16. Abrasive Saw
17. Nails
    1. Finish nails
    2. Common nails
    3. Duplex nails
18. Pneumatic Fasteners
    1. Narrow crown staples
    2. Medium crown staples
    3. Fabric staples
    4. Brad nails
    5. Framing nails
19. Screws
    1. Drywall screws
    2. Wood screws
    3. Tapcons
    4. Self-tapping screws (tek screws)
20. Bolts (and accessories)
    1. Carriage
    2. Hex
    3. Round Head
    4. Flat Head
    5. Socket Head
    6. Flat washers
    7. Split ring lock washers
    8. Interior/exterior tooth lock washer
    9. Hex nut
    10. Nylock
    11. Threaded inserts
21. Hinges
    1. Butt hinge
    2. T-strap hinge
    3. Strap hinge
    4. Tight-pin backflap hinge
    5. Loose pin backflap hinge
    6. Pin wire
    7. Adjustable spring-loaded double-swing hinge
    8. Cabinet hinges (assorted)
    9. Decorative hinges (assorted)
22. Concrete and hollow wall anchors
    1. Toggle bolt
    2. Lag shield
    3. Expanding anchor (various)
    4. Tapcon (again) w/ drill bit
23. Stage hardware
    1. D-ring and plate
    2. stage screw and insert
    3. stage brace
24. Casters
    1. Rigid
    2. Swivel
    3. Zero-Throw
25. Wagon Brake
26. Measuring and marking Tools
    1. Tape measure
    2. 100’ tape
       1. Steel
       2. Fiberglass
    3. Folding rule
    4. Framing square
    5. Speed square
    6. Combination square
    7. Drywall square
    8. Sliding T-bevel
    9. Trammel points
    10. Stair gauges/turtles
    11. Scribe
    12. Chalk
    13. Chalk line
    14. Pencil
    15. Sharpie
27. Saws
    1. Wallboard saw
    2. Pull saw/flush cut saw
    3. Back saw
    4. Rip saw/crosscut saw
    5. Coping saw
    6. Hack saw
    7. Tin snips
    8. Mat knife
    9. Breakaway knife
    10. Chisel (for wood)
    11. Cold chisel
    12. Bolt cutters
28.  Sanding/Filing
    1. Surform
    2. Rasp
    3. File
       1. Rat tail
       2. Three square/triangular
       3. Half-round
    4. Plane
29. Demolition tools
    1. Crowbar
    2. Flat bar
    3. Nail puller
    4. Staple puller
    5. Moulding puller
    6. Cat’s paw/nail puller
    7. Mini-flat bar
30.  Hammers
    1. Claw hammer
    2. Framing hammer
    3. Sledge hammer
    4. Ball-peen hammer
    5. Cross-peen hammer
    6. Rubber mallet
    7. Clown hammer/dead blow hammer
31.  Clamps
    1. C-clamp
    2. Pipe clamp
    3. Quick-grip
    4. Spring clamp
    5. Jorgenson clamp
32.  Wrenches
    1. Adjustable wrench
    2. Open end box wrench
    3. Ratcheting box wrench
    4. Hex key/allen wrench
    5. Ratchet handle
    6. Sockets
    7. Socket adapter (for changing drive size)
    8. Socket extender
    9. Pipe wrench
    10. Drift pin/Spud Wrench
33.  Drivers
    1. Screw driver
       1. Flat
       2. Phillips
       3. Yankee
       4. Combination
       5. Stubby
    2. Nut drivers
34. Pliers
    1. Channel locks
    2. Slip joint
    3. Linesman
    4. Needlenose
    5. End nippers
    6. Diagonal cutters
    7. Vise grips
       1. Needle nose
       2. C-clamp
       3. Original/straight jaw
35. Drill bits and Accessories
    1. Twist bit
       1. mention different material and coating options
       2. mention different tip angle options
    2. Paddle/Spade bit
    3. Forstner Bit
    4. masonry bit
    5. Socket adapter
    6. screwdriver bits
       1. mention different types and sizes
    7. screwdriver bit holders