An able author and artisan, describes the tools used in carpentry in groups as follows, namely, "Striking tools, saws, cutting tools, planes, boring tools, pincers, guides, and auxiliary appliances." It seems possible, however, to render the classification more complete by the following arrangement:

I. Striking Tools.

1.   Tools that are used for striking only, as Hammers and Mallets.

2.   Tools that are used for striking and cutting, as Hatchets, Axes, Adzes, etc.

II. Rasping Tools, or Tools that act by abrasion.

1. Saws of all kinds, for cutting wood.

2. Rasps and Files, for smoothing, shaping, cutting, etc.

III. Paring Tools of all Kinds.

1. Planes of various kinds, for smoothing, moulding, etc.

2.   Spokeshaves and Drawing-knives.

3.   Chisels and Gouges.

IV.   Boring Tools.

1.  Bradawls, Gimlets, and Augers.

2.   Brace and Bit, sometimes called Stock and Bit.

V.   Holding or Grasping Tools.

1.   Pincers and Pliers, Nippers, Spanners, and Wrenches.

2.   The Vice, including Hand-vice, Bench-Vice, etc.

VI.   Tools of Guidance and Direction.

1.   The Carpenter's Rule and Chalk Line.

2.   The Square, Bevel, Gauge, Mortising-Gauge, Mitre-Box.

3.   Spirit Level, Straight Edge, Plumb and Level.

4.   Compasses and Callipers.

VII.   Miscellaneous Tools not subject to Classification.

1. Screwdriver, Nail-punch, Scriber, Rymer or Reamer, etc.