tools

Tools

Stone-tipped throwing spears – Stone points unearthed in East Africa are the earliest known throwing spears, which human ancestors used to hunt prey around 279,000 years ago. Spears, consisting of sharpened obsidian tips attached to long handles allowed ancient humans (probably Homo heidelbergensis) to hunt animals from a distance and avoid dangerous confrontations with prey.

Early man – 50,000BC

• stone
• bone
• leather
• plant material

Greeks, Romans – 3,000BC – 500AD
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• 2014 – Power Tools and Hand Tools – innovative implements from around the world. Some you can buy around the corner, others would require you take out a massive loan to afford and have shipped from overseas. Including saws, impact driver, axe, carbon fiber wrenches, tool pen.

So what is inside the walls of your house or apartment? The open house exhibit shows what goes on between the exterior and interior walls.

• Mini house. Layers of framing and siding. Insulating. Wiring

All the people who work on designing and building and their tools

• Architect
• Engineer
• Electrician
• Plumber
• Carpenter
• Construction worker

Engineer
An engineer is a highly skilled person responsible for building plans, the buildings structure, and overseeing construction.

Electrician tools

Electrician
An electrician is a skilled worker that is responsible for designing, installing and maintaining electrical wiring systems in homes and businesses.

Test light
Line mans pliers
Electrical multi-meter
100ft tape measure reel
Interchangeable tip screwdriver
Utility knife
Side cutting pliers
Keyhole saw
Stripping/crimping combination tool
Long nose (needle nose) pliers

Plumber tools

Plumber
A plumber installs and repairs water supply lines and waste disposal systems.

Medium hex SAE (Allen wrench) set
Basin wrench
Copper pipe cutter
Ball Peen hammer
PVC/plastic pipe wrench
10 inch straight pipe wrench
Adjustable (crescent) wrench
Channel lock (curved jaw) pliers
9 inch torpedo level
12 inch hacksaw

Carpenter / Construction tools

Construction worker
A construction worker is the most popular job in the field. They work in teams to assist skilled worker in finishing their jobs.

Level
Back saw
25 foot tape measure
Chisel set
Combination framing square
Chalk line set
Framing hammer – 24 oz
Carpenters pencil
Flat and Phillips head screwdrivers
Speed square

Box with safety glass.window one. Mounted on plywood back wiring behind to connect indicator light with button on panel.

Safety glass.

Other people who might be involved

• building inspector
• utilities – water, sewer
• surveyor
• bricklayer

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Developed by the GE Volunteers in partnership with the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MOAS) – Daytona Beach, FL

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