Time for some home improvements! This lesson introduces the essential tools and hardware you will need for your next DIY project.
Wrenches, Pliers, and Fasteners
Let's start with the basics of any toolbox: pliers (en tang) and an adjustable wrench (en skiftenøgle).
| The man uses the pliers and the adjustable wrench. | Manden bruger tangen og skiftenøglen. |
You will typically use these tools to loosen (at løsne) or tighten (at stramme) a nut (en møtrik) and a bolt (en bolt).
| She is about to loosen the nut and the bolt. | Hun er ved at løsne møtrikken og bolten. |
| You must tighten it with the adjustable wrench. | Du skal stramme den med skiftenøglen. |
Washers, Tape, and Securing
When fastening parts together, you might use a washer (en spændeskive). The verb to secure or to fasten is at fastgøre.
| The woman uses a washer to secure the leg. | Kvinden bruger en spændeskive til at fastgøre benet. |
For a quick fix, the tape (tapen) can also be used to hold things in place.
| Can we secure the cable with the tape? | Kan vi fastgøre kablet med tapen? |
Measuring and Holding
Before cutting or attaching anything, you need to measure it. A folding rule (en tommestok) is the standard measuring tool for everyday carpentry in Denmark.
| The girl measures the board with the folding rule. | Pigen måler brættet med tommestokken. |
Once measured, you might need to hold the material firmly in place using a vise (en skruestik).
| She fastens the material with the tape and the vise. | Hun fastgør materialet med tapen og skruestikken. |
