Tools and equipment
Audio for slide 1 (mp3 |6|KB)
Below is a summary of the tools needed to install hard underlays in most circumstances.
They include hand tools and power tools for installing both wood-based board products and fibre cement sheets.
Note that some installers may use other items that are not shown here.
They include hand tools and power tools for installing both wood-based board products and fibre cement sheets.
Note that some installers may use other items that are not shown here.
Measuring and setting-out tools
tape measure
chalk line
bar scriber
square
straight edge
dividers
laser distance meter
spirit level
bevel square
Cutting tools for wood-based boards and fixtures
utility knife
Barnsley knife
handsaw
jigsaw
circular saw
multi-tool
Cutting tools for fibre cement sheets
scoring knife
hand guillotine
fibre shears
Sanding tools
orbital (disc) sander
belt sander
drum (floor) sander
Fixing tools
hammer
cordless drill
hammer drill
staple gun
nail gun
notched trowel
Clean-up tools
vacuum cleaner
broom and hand broom
Learning activity
Audio 2 (mp3 |6|KB)Are there any tools above that you're not familiar with or haven't used before?
Which ones are they?
Are there any additional tools that you have used on-site for hard underlay installations that aren't shown here?
What are they, and what do you use them for?
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