Suggested time: 5 hours Level: Introductory
Module Overview
This module introduces the use of hand tools and their use specific to the autobody industry. The following tools will be introduced: hammers, dolly blocks, body files, pulling tools, picking tools and cutting tools.
Foundational Objectives
Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objective
Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.
| Learning Objectives | Notes |
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To identify, select and use: |
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| 3.1 small basic hand tools, both metric and imperial measures; |
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| 3.2 a ratchet wrench; |
Demonstrate wrenches: box end, open end, combination, flare nut, adjustable wrench, pipe wrench and AllenÒ wrench. |
| 3.3 screw drivers; |
Show the students standard (slotted), PhillipsÒ, RobertsonÒ and TorxÒ screwdrivers. Note that some have colour-coded handles to indicate size. |
| 3.4 pliers; |
Show the students combination, needle nose, vice grip and adjustable (channel lock) pliers. |
| 3.5 hammers; |
Show the students ball-peen, rubber and sledge hammers. When using a hammer use safety glasses and gloves. |
| 3.6 chisels; |
Chisels are used to mark, remove and scrape metal in conjunction with a hammer. Always wear safety glasses when using a hammer and chisel. |
| 3.7 body hammer for a specific job; |
The weight of the hammer is important in relation to the damage being corrected. Body hammers are to be used only on sheet metal, not on punches or chisels |
| 3.8 dolly blocks for a specific job; |
Demonstrate the use of the all-purpose dolly, heel dolly, toe dolly and drop dolly. |
3.9 files needed for a specific job; |
Demonstrate the use of the flat steel file, half round file and sandpaper file. |
| 3.10 pulling tools for various situations to remove a dent; | Demonstrate the use of the slide puller and the UnispotÒ puller. (optional) |
| 3.11 picking tools needed for a specific job; and | Demonstrate the use of picking tools for a specific job. |
| 3.12 hand cutting tools. (TL, COM) | Demonstrate the use of metal shears and hacksaws. Be sure to demonstrate to the student the different types of metal shears for straight cuts and left and right cuts. Emphasize the use of safety glasses when using all hand tools. Often there is a perception that non-power tools do not require safety precautions. |
Suggested time: 4-6 hours Level: Introductory
Module Overview
This module provides an introduction to the safe use of the following tools: disc sanders (grinders), drills, drill press, nibbler, die grinders, side grinder (high speed cutters), air file and feather edger.
Foundational Objectives
Common Essential Learnings Foundational Objectives
Note: Other CELs may be emphasized.
| Learning Objectives | Notes |
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To identify and use safely: |
For Learning Objectives 4.1 to 4.11, necessary safety equipment will include eye protection, hearing protection and dust masks. Discarded fenders or hoods can be obtained from autobody shops for demonstration. |
| 4.1 an electric grinder; (TL) | Demonstrate removal of paint from the surface and from grinding metal and metal welds. |
| 4.2 an air sander for various situations; | Instruct the students on the maintenance of the air and electric disc sander. |
| 4.3 an electric or air drill; | Include instruction on how to change drill bits and maintain both types of drills. |
| 4.4 the drill press; | Demonstrate how to use the drill press vice. Explain the relationship between the belt settings and drill speed. Identify the speed to be used in various materials. Wear a face shield or eye protection. |
| 4.5 an air or electric nibbler; | Demonstrate nibblers and explain advantages of using them. |
| 4.6 an air or electric die grinder; | Demonstrate how to change the different attachments and the care, use and maintenance of both types of die grinders. |
| 4.7 an air or electric high speed cutter; | Demonstrate how to change the different cutters and how to oil and maintain both types. Wear a face shield when using a high speed cutter. |
| 4.8 an air file; | |
| 4.9 a feather edger; | Demonstrate how the feather edger is used, how to change the sandpaper disks and how to oil it. Explain how often it should be oiled. Demonstrate and discuss choice of sandpaper. Disconnect the the air or power supply when changing sanding discs. Wear a particle mask when using the feather edger. |
| 4.10 an air ratchet; and | Demonstrate how an air ratchet is used to loosen and tighten nuts and bolts. |
| 4.11 an air impact wrench. (COM, TL) | Demonstrate how an impact wrench is used to remove and install bolts or nuts. Caution students that wheel nuts are tightened to torque specifications and that they not use an impact wrench as it may cause brake rotors to warp. |