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30 Hardware Tools Commonly Used by Carpenters

June. 06, 2025


30 Hardware Tools Commonly Used by Carpenters

In the woodworking industry, choosing the right tools is essential to improve work efficiency and ensure the quality of the work. The YIAD brand is committed to providing high-quality hardware tools for professional carpenters, DIY enthusiasts and home maintenance personnel to meet various woodworking needs. This article will introduce 30 hardware tools commonly used by carpenters in detail to help you understand the purpose, characteristics and selection points of each tool.


Hand tools


Hand tools are the basis of woodworking operations. Even today when power tools are popular, these traditional tools are still indispensable. The YIAD hand tool series is made of high-quality materials, ergonomically designed, comfortable to use and durable.


1. Hammer

The hammer is one of the most basic tools for carpenters, mainly used to hammer nails, adjust the position of wood or slightly shape it. The YIAD hammer series includes two main types: claw hammer and ball hammer. One end of the claw hammer is flat for hammering; the other end is forked, which is convenient for pulling out nails. The ball hammer is suitable for working in a small space.

The YIAD hammer uses a high-carbon steel hammer head and an ergonomic handle design to reduce fatigue during use and improve work efficiency. Whether it is a professional carpenter or a DIY enthusiast, a high-quality YIAD hammer is an essential basic tool.

2. Screwdriver

Screwdrivers are used to install and remove screws in woodworking operations and are important tools for connecting wood products. The YIAD screwdriver series includes slotted screwdrivers, cross screwdrivers and plum screwdrivers, which are suitable for different types of screw heads.

The YIAD screwdriver is made of high-quality alloy steel material, and the blade is precisely processed and heat-treated, with moderate hardness, and is not easy to deform or damage the screw head. The ergonomic handle design provides a comfortable grip and a large torque, making it easy to tighten or loosen screws.

3. Wrench

Wrenches are mainly used to tighten or loosen bolts, nuts and other connectors in woodworking operations. The YIAD wrench series includes multiple types such as open-end wrenches, plum wrenches, adjustable wrenches and pipe wrenches to meet different tightening needs.

YIAD wrenches are made of high-quality alloy steel, which has been precisely processed and heat-treated, and has high hardness and toughness, and is not easy to deform or break. The surface of the wrench is polished and rust-proofed, which feels comfortable and has a long service life.

4. Tape measure

The tape measure is a basic tool for carpentry measurement, used to measure length, width, height and other dimensions. The YIAD tape measure series includes steel tape measures and fiber tape measures, which are suitable for different measurement environments.

The YIAD steel tape measure uses high-quality elastic steel belt, with clear and accurate scales, and an automatic rewinding function, which is easy to use. The tape measure shell is made of impact-resistant material and non-slip design, which can be firmly held even in wet environments.

5. Square (Lu Ban Ruler)

The square, also known as Lu Ban Ruler or angle ruler, is an important tool for carpenters to measure right angles and draw lines. The YIAD square series includes woodworking squares and steel squares, and the L-shaped design can measure two vertical directions at the same time.


The YIAD square is made of high-quality materials, with clear and accurate scales and straight edges to ensure the accuracy of measurement and drawing lines. The steel square is rust-proofed and has a long service life; the woodworking square is made of durable hardwood and has good stability.

6. Ink fountain

The ink fountain is a traditional tool for carpenters to pop out a straight line on wood as a reference line for cutting or installation. The YIAD ink fountain series includes traditional ink fountains and automatic return ink fountains, suitable for different work needs.

The YIAD ink fountain is made of durable materials, with a large ink capacity and moderate cord tension to ensure clear and accurate popping lines. The automatic return ink fountain is equipped with a quick return device, which is more convenient to use and improves work efficiency.

7. Saw

The saw is a basic tool for carpenters to cut wood. The YIAD saw series includes hand saws, cut-off saws, folding saws, hand bow saws, edging saws, slitting saws and cross-cut saws, suitable for different cutting needs.

The YIAD saw is made of high-quality steel, and the teeth are precisely processed and hardened, sharp and durable. The ergonomic handle design provides a comfortable grip, reduces fatigue during use, and improves cutting efficiency and accuracy.

8. Plane

Plane is used for flattening and detailing of wood surface. YIAD plane series includes rough plane, fine plane and trimming plane, suitable for different planing needs.

YIAD plane adopts high-quality cast iron plane body and high-carbon steel plane blade, which is precisely ground and heat-treated, sharp and durable. The plane body is reasonably designed and stable to use, ensuring the flatness and precision of the planed surface.

9. Chisel

Chisel is used for tenoning, grooving and fine processing of wood. YIAD chisel series includes flat chisel, bevel chisel and round chisel, suitable for different chiseling needs.

YIAD chisel is made of high-quality high-carbon steel material, and the blade is precisely ground and heat-treated, sharp and durable. The handle is made of impact-resistant material, providing a comfortable grip and greater impact force, ensuring the precision and efficiency of chiseling.

10. Drill

Manual drill is used to drill holes in wood. YIAD manual drill series includes hand drill and bow drill, suitable for different drilling needs.


YIAD manual drills are made of high-quality materials, with sharp and durable drill bits and precise drilling. The handle design is ergonomic, providing a comfortable grip and greater torque, making drilling easy and simple.


Power tools


Power tools have greatly improved the efficiency and precision of woodworking operations. The YIAD power tool series uses advanced technology and high-quality materials to provide strong power and precise control to meet the high requirements of professional woodworkers.


11. Electric drills

The electric drill is one of the most commonly used power tools for woodworkers, used for drilling and screwing. The YIAD electric drill series includes wired electric drills and wireless electric drills, suitable for different working environments.

YIAD electric drills use high-efficiency motors to provide strong power and stable speed. Ergonomic design and shock absorption technology make operation more comfortable and precise. The cordless drill is equipped with a high-capacity lithium battery to provide long working life.

12. Electric saws

Electric saws are used to cut wood quickly. The YIAD electric saw series includes circular saws, jigsaws and reciprocating saws, suitable for different cutting needs.

YIAD electric saws use high-efficiency motors and high-quality saw blades to provide strong cutting force and precise control. Safety designs include saw blade guards and dust prevention systems to ensure safe operation and a clean working environment.

13. Electric planers

Electric planers are used for quick flattening and thickness adjustment of wood surfaces. The YIAD electric planer series includes portable electric planers and table electric planers, suitable for planing work of different sizes.

30 Hardware Tools Commonly Used by Carpenters

YIAD electric planers use high-efficiency motors and high-quality planers to provide smooth planing results and precise thickness control. The depth adjustment system is simple and easy to use to ensure that the planing results meet the requirements.

14. Electric sanders

Electric sanders are used for sanding wood surfaces. The YIAD electric sander series includes belt sanders, disc sanders and palm sanders, suitable for different sanding needs.

YIAD electric sanders use high-efficiency motors and high-quality sandpaper to provide uniform sanding results and efficient surface treatment. The dust prevention system effectively collects dust generated by sanding to keep the working environment clean.

15. Electric engraving machine

Electric engraving machine is used for fine engraving and grooving of wood. YIAD electric engraving machine series includes fixed engraving machine and handheld engraving machine, which are suitable for different engraving needs.

YIAD electric engraving machine adopts high-precision motor and a variety of engraving heads to provide precise engraving control and a variety of engraving effects. The depth adjustment system is simple and easy to use to ensure that the engraving results meet the requirements.

16. Electric trimming machine

Electric trimming machine is used for trimming and decoration of wood edges. YIAD electric trimming machine series includes handheld trimming machine and desktop trimming machine, which are suitable for different trimming needs.

YIAD electric trimming machine adopts high-precision motor and a variety of trimming heads to provide precise trimming control and a variety of decorative effects. The depth and angle adjustment system is simple and easy to use to ensure that the trimming results meet the requirements.


Measuring tool category


Accurate measurement is the basis of woodworking. YIAD measuring tool series adopts advanced technology and high-quality materials to provide high-precision measurement results to ensure the quality of woodworking works.


17. Level

Levels are used to detect whether a plane is level. The YIAD level series includes bubble levels and laser levels, which are suitable for different measurement needs.

YIAD bubble levels use high-precision bubbles and durable aluminum alloy housings to provide accurate horizontal and vertical measurements. Laser levels use laser technology to provide a wider range and higher precision horizontal measurements.

18. Angle ruler

Angle rulers are used to measure and mark angles. The YIAD angle ruler series includes fixed angle rulers and adjustable angle rulers, which are suitable for different angle measurement needs.

YIAD angle rulers are made of high-quality materials, with clear and accurate scales and high measurement accuracy. The adjustable angle ruler is equipped with a locking device to ensure the stability and accuracy of the measured angle.

19. Dividers

Dividers are used to measure and divide equal parts. The YIAD divider series includes ordinary dividers and digital dividers, which are suitable for different measurement needs.

YIAD dividers are made of high-quality materials, with flexible and stable joints and high measurement accuracy. The digital divider is equipped with a digital display screen, which directly displays the measurement results and is more convenient to use.

20. Ruler

Rulers are used to measure straight-line distances and assist in drawing lines. The YIAD ruler series includes wooden rulers, steel rulers, and aluminum alloy rulers, which are suitable for different measurement environments.


YIAD rulers are made of high-quality materials, with clear and accurate scales and straight edges to ensure the accuracy of measurement and drawing lines. Steel rulers and aluminum alloy rulers are rust-proofed and have a long service life; wooden rulers are made of durable hardwood and have good stability.


Fixture tools


Fixture tools play a vital role in woodworking operations. They can firmly fix the workpiece, allowing carpenters to perform various operations safely and accurately. The YIAD fixture tool series is reasonably designed and made of excellent materials, providing stable and reliable fixing support.


21. Clamps

Clamps are used to fix workpieces and assist in processing. The YIAD fixture series includes G clamps, C clamps, right-angle clamps, and quick clamps, which are suitable for different fixing needs.

YIAD fixtures are made of high-quality materials, have strong clamping force, and are stable and reliable. The ergonomic handle design makes operation easier, and the quick clamp is equipped with a quick adjustment mechanism to improve work efficiency.

22. Bench vise

The bench vise is used to fix the workpiece for sawing, filing, drilling and other operations. The YIAD bench vise series includes bench vises and portable bench vises, which are suitable for different working environments.

The YIAD bench vise is made of high-quality cast iron material, with a sturdy structure and strong clamping force. The jaws are precisely processed with good parallelism to ensure stable fixation of the workpiece. The rotating base design enables the workpiece to be processed at different angles.

23. Woodworking workbench

The woodworking workbench provides a stable working plane. The YIAD woodworking workbench series includes fixed workbenches and folding workbenches, which are suitable for different work needs.


The YIAD woodworking workbench is made of high-quality materials, with a sturdy structure and strong load-bearing capacity. The workbench surface is flat and smooth, and is equipped with a variety of fixing devices to facilitate various woodworking operations. The folding workbench is compact in design and easy to store and carry.


Auxiliary tools


Auxiliary tools play a supplementary and perfecting role in woodworking operations. They can improve work efficiency and work quality. YIAD's auxiliary tool series is rich in variety and reliable in quality, meeting various auxiliary needs.


24. Sandpaper

Sandpaper is used to polish the surface of wood. The YIAD sandpaper series includes sandpaper of different coarseness and fineness, suitable for different polishing needs.


YIAD sandpaper uses high-quality sand grains and durable backing paper, with good polishing effect and long service life. Sandpaper of different coarseness and fineness can be polished gradually from coarse to fine to obtain a smooth surface effect.

25. Woodworking glue

Woodworking glue is used to bond wood. The YIAD woodworking glue series includes white latex, yellow glue and epoxy resin glue, which are suitable for different bonding needs.

YIAD woodworking glue uses high-quality raw materials, has strong bonding strength, and forms a strong connection after drying. White latex is suitable for general wood bonding, yellow glue is suitable for occasions that require waterproofing, and epoxy resin glue is suitable for high-strength bonding.

26. Nails and Screws

Nails and screws are used to fix wood connections. YIAD nails and screws series include products of various specifications, suitable for different connection needs.


YIAD nails and screws are made of high-quality materials, with high strength and good rust resistance. Products of different specifications are suitable for wood of different thickness and hardness, ensuring the firmness and durability of the connection.

27. Files

Files are used to trim wood edges and remove burrs. YIAD file series includes flat files, half-round files and round files, suitable for different trimming needs.

YIAD files are made of high-quality high-carbon steel material, with sharp and durable file teeth and good trimming effect. The ergonomic handle design provides a comfortable grip and reduces fatigue during use.

28. Woodworking shovels

Woodworking shovels are used to remove excess glue and caulking materials. YIAD woodworking shovel series includes shovels of various widths, suitable for different cleaning needs.

YIAD woodworking shovels are made of high-quality stainless steel material, with sharp edges and good cleaning effect. The ergonomic handle design provides a comfortable grip and precise control.

29. Sanding Block

The sanding block is used to fix sandpaper for sanding. The YIAD sanding block series includes wooden sanding blocks, rubber sanding blocks and cork sanding blocks, which are suitable for different sanding needs.

The YIAD sanding block is reasonably designed, comfortable to hold, and provides a flat sanding surface to ensure the uniformity of the sanding effect. Sanding blocks of different materials are suitable for surfaces of different hardness to meet various sanding needs.

30. Woodworking Marking Pen

The woodworking marking pen is used to mark on wood. The YIAD woodworking marking pen series includes pencils, markers and scribers, which are suitable for different marking needs.

The YIAD woodworking marking pen uses high-quality materials, and the marking is clear and lasting, which is convenient for subsequent processing reference. Different types of marking pens are suitable for different surfaces and marking needs, improving work efficiency and precision.


Actual application scenarios


YIAD carpenter tools can play an important role in various woodworking scenarios, whether it is professional woodworking projects or DIY home production. Here are some typical application scenarios:

30 Hardware Tools Commonly Used by Carpenters

Furniture making

During the furniture making process, the YIAD carpenter tool series provides a comprehensive solution. From initial measurement and cutting to assembly and final surface treatment, you can find the right YIAD tool at every step. Precise measuring tools ensure accurate dimensions, high-quality cutting and forming tools create exquisite parts, and professional assembly and surface treatment tools ensure the quality and beauty of the final product.

Interior decoration

In interior decoration projects, YIAD carpenter tools show extremely high practicality. Installing doors and windows, laying floors, making wall cabinets and other tasks all require the cooperation of various professional tools. The high quality and diversity of the YIAD tool series enable various decoration tasks to be completed efficiently, ensuring that the decoration effect meets the design requirements.

DIY creation

For DIY enthusiasts, YIAD carpenter tools are a powerful assistant to realize creativity. From simple gadgets to complex works of art, YIAD tools can provide the necessary support. The beginner-friendly design and instructions for use allow even inexperienced enthusiasts to easily get started and create satisfactory works.

30 Hardware Tools Commonly Used by Carpenters

Conclusion


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