Patzcuaro: Construction Tools for Tomas, Diego and Ari

If you are headed for Patzcuaro's Plaza Chica to one of the hardware stores, one of these may be what you are seeking.

Construction Tools - English-Spanish

Bolt - Tornillo

--Head = cabeza

--Nut = tuerca

--Threaded rod = rosca

C-clamp - Prensa en C

Crescent wrench - Perico

--Thumbscrew = tornillo

--Handle = mango

Drill bit, auger - Broca salomónica

Drill bit, twist -Broca

Drill, electric - Taladro eléctrico

--Pistol grip handle = mango

--Auxiliary handle = mango auxiliar

--Switch = interruptor

--Switch lock = seguro del interruptor

Framing square - Escuadra

Hammer, carpenter’s - Martillo de carpintero

Hammer, claw - Martillo de uña

--Claw = uña--Handle = mango

Handsaw - Serrucho

--Blade = segueta

--Handle = asa

Ladder, extension - Escalera de extensión

--Locking device = broche

--Hoisting rope = cuerda de elevación

--Rung = travesaño

--Anti-slip shoes = zapata antideslizante

Ladder, platform - Escalera de plataforma

Ladder, step - Escalera de tijera

Level - Nivel

Mallet - Mazo

Nail - Clavo

Paint roller - Rodillo de pintor

Paint scraper - Raspador

Paint tray - Bandeja

Pliers, channel-lock - Alicates de extensión

--Adjustable channel = canal de ajuste

Pliers, needle-nose - Pinzas de punta

Pliers, vice-grips (locking pliers) - Alicates de presión

--Adjusting screw = tornillo de ajuste

--Release lever = liberador del seguro

Pliers, slip joint - Pinzas de pivote móvil

--Plier handles = mango

Saw, circular - Sierra circular

--Circular saw blade = disco de sierra circular

--Blade = disco

--Trigger switch = interruptor de gatillo

--Blade tilting mechanism = escala de inlinación

Screw - Tornillo

Screwdriver - Destornillador

Tape measure - Cinta de medir

See also http://www.novinger.com/patz-homes.htm