| A | B |
| framing square | L-shaped measuring tool |
| ripsaw | Saw used to cut with the grain |
| backsaw or miter saw | short saw with fine crosscut teeth |
| mallet | type of hammer made of wood or rubber |
| auger bit | used for boring deep holes |
| Phillips screwdriver | used with screws with four slots |
| hacksaw | saw used used to cut metal or plastic |
| penny | terminology used for sizing nails |
| nail set | used for lower a nail below the surface of the wood |
| ball-peen hammer | good for hammering metal |
| claw hammer | good for pulling nails |
| Jorgenson | Name for a hand clamp |
| Jointer | Type of planer |
| chuck | holds drill bits in place |
| garnet | type of sand-paper |
| stain | can be applied by rag or brush |
| varnish | type of finish, which makes wood shine |
| mineral spirits | good for cleaning paint brushes |
| Cresent | name for adjustable wrench |
| brad hammer | good for pounding finish nails |