Title: Use carpentry tools and measuring instruments, adhering to all safety requirements, industry recommended practices, and instructor guidelines.
Course: Agricultural Structural Systems (18403) > Section: Performing Carpentry Skills

Use may include

- reading a ruler/tape with graduations in standard and metric units
- performing calculations related to measurement (e.g., calculating volume and area, using conversion factors)
- using layout tools, including framing square, speed square, try square, and dumpy level
- using power tools.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between the metric and English system of linear measurement?
- What are the uses of the different types of squares?
- What are the types of hammers? Saws?
- Why is important to understand the selection and use of various tools?
- When might you use conversion factors?