Wednesday, May 2, 2007

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

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