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hand tool

vr.tr.hand-tool · PHY.OBJ

Let an agent identify hand tools and their uses, support choosing, using and maintaining them safely, describe trade-specific and traditional tools, and describe their history.

Thing Registry Physical world and living systems

Research draft, second pass

A second pass drafted this model: the structure a model of this thing needs, and what is known about it in the world. The line under this one says how the second half was obtained - researched against sources, or recalled without web access, in which case nothing here was read anywhere and every claim is a lead to verify. Unreviewed either way.

written by Claude from model knowledge without web access - no source was read, every claim is a lead to verify

Researched by: Claude

Purpose and description

Let an agent identify hand tools and their uses, support choosing, using and maintaining them safely, describe trade-specific and traditional tools, and describe their history.

A tool operated by hand without a motor, such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, pliers, chisels, caulking guns, bark spuds, lint removers and specialised tools for trades, gardening and crafts; hand tools extend human strength and precision, are made to standards for safety and durability, and have long histories in every craft tradition.

What it is for: Manually operated tools.

It can be identify tools and uses; support choosing and maintaining; give safety guidance; describe trade and traditional tools.

Distinguishing features

Manual power

Task-specific

Durable materials

Craft tradition

What it looks like

Hand-held implements of metal, wood and plastic.

How it is recognised

Operated by hand power

Trade, garden or craft use

Power tools have motors

Related models

is a kind of - category

physical tool

is related to - tools as simple mechanisms

mechanism

is related to - where tools were made

smithy

is related to - tools as production inputs

production cost

In practice

Families and kinds

striking tools such as hammers

cutting tools such as saws and chisels

fastening tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches

gripping and shaping tools such as pliers

specialised trade and garden tools

Standards and regulation

Hand tool safety and quality standards

Workplace safety rules on tool use

Consumer product safety law

Failure modes and hazards

Injuries from misuse or worn tools

Poor quality tools failing

Wrong tool for the task

Also called

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Where this came from

wikidata · CC0 1.0

Source repository Registry entry point

Also registered as vr.tr.hand-tool

Drafted structure

Bundle to layer to finding to question, as the second pass will find it: 4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions.

Identify Which tool.

Recognition.

Which

Identifying a tool.

Which

Identification.

  1. What is this hand tool, and what is it used for? definition
  2. Which entry fits a specific tool? action

Choose

Choosing tools.

Choose

Choosing.

  1. Which hand tool suits this task, and what marks quality? action
  2. Which basic tool kit suits a household or trade? action
Use Using tools safely.

Practice.

Safety

Safe use.

Safety

Safety.

  1. How is this tool used safely, and which protective equipment applies? provenance
  2. Is someone injured now? boundary

Maintain

Maintenance.

Maintain

Maintenance.

  1. How should hand tools be sharpened, cleaned and stored? provenance
  2. When should a tool be replaced? boundary
Trades Trade and traditional tools.

Crafts.

Trade

Tools by trade.

Trade

Trades.

  1. Which specialised hand tools do trades such as carpentry, plumbing, masonry and forestry use, such as bark spuds or caulking guns? provenance
  2. How are they used? provenance

Traditional

Traditional tools.

Traditional

Traditional.

  1. What are traditional tools of specific cultures, as described by their craft communities? provenance
  2. Which are protected as heritage? provenance
History History and teaching.

Context.

History

History of hand tools.

History

History.

  1. How did hand tools develop from stone tools to modern designs? provenance
  2. Which museums hold tool collections? provenance

Teach

Teaching.

Teach

Teaching.

  1. How can hand tool skills be taught safely to beginners? action
  2. Which misconceptions arise? provenance

What the second pass must settle

  • Should each tool type be a separate entry?
  • How should standards be linked?
  • How should trade traditions be attributed?
Draft as JSON