Hobbies, camping and instruments

The bit that fits in a drill to bore holes. Wood, metal and concrete each need a different type.

The bit that fits in a power screwdriver (Phillips, slotted, hex, Torx and so on).

A cylindrical saw blade that fits in a drill to cut large round holes in sheet material.

A thin saw blade that fits in a jigsaw for cutting curves and straight lines.

A fine blade for a scroll saw or fret saw, used for delicate cutouts in thin sheet. If blades keep snapping, also check the tension and how the blade is mounted.

A thin disc that fits on a grinder to cut metal or stone.

Round sandpaper that attaches to a sander.

A stick of adhesive that melts in a glue gun for bonding. If things come apart quickly, also check for dirty surfaces or a gun that isn't hot enough.

A blade for a utility knife; you snap off the tip to get a fresh edge.

An easy-to-remove paper tape for covering areas you don't want painted.

A cylindrical tool for spreading paint over walls, along with its replaceable cover.

A gun-shaped tool that holds a tube of caulk or adhesive and squeezes it out.

A strong cloth-reinforced tape you can tear by hand, used as a temporary patch for small tears in unpressurized covers and packaging. Do not use it to repair gas lines, pressurized pipes or electrical wires.

A stretchy vinyl tape wrapped around wires to insulate them. If a wire's insulation has worn through, turn off the power and have a professional inspect and replace it.

A thick foam tape with adhesive on both sides.

A liquid applied to screw threads to keep them from working loose under vibration.

A spray that soaks into rusted screws to free them and helps prevent rust. It is not the same as a rust remover, which gets rid of the rust itself.

A semi-solid lubricant applied to mechanical parts to keep them moving smoothly for a long time. Don't add it to grease-free rails or sealed bearings without good reason.

A metal wire melted with a soldering iron to join electronic components and leads. Keep it separate from acid-flux products meant for plumbing.

An adhesive that hardens into a strong bond when its two parts are mixed. Do not use it to repair the handle of a cup that holds hot drinks.

A liquid adhesive that sets in seconds for bonding small parts.

A rigid plastic sheet, either clear or colored.

A short tube that slides over a broken tent pole to hold it together temporarily.

The elastic cord threaded through tent pole sections to keep them linked.

A metal loop with a gate for quickly clipping ropes and gear on and off. Don't read a kN strength rating as if it were a safe working weight in kg.

A strap you tighten by pumping a handle to hold a load down firmly.

A camping hammer with a hook for driving tent stakes in and pulling them out.

The strings fitted to a guitar. Acoustic, classical and electric guitars each use a different kind.

The part on the guitar's headstock that you turn to tune each string.

A small triangular piece used to pluck the strings.

A clamp that presses the strings against the fretboard to raise the pitch. If you hear buzzing, first check that it sits close to the fret, how hard it presses, and the guitar's setup.

A button-shaped pin set in the guitar body for attaching a strap. If the hole is damaged, swapping the pin alone won't do; have a repair shop fix it.

A strap for holding the guitar on your shoulder when you play standing up.

A pin that pushes into the bridge hole of an acoustic guitar to hold the end of the string. If a pin pops out, first check that the string's ball end is seated properly, and don't force the pin in.

The long strip of bone or plastic on the bridge that the strings rest on.

The slotted piece at the headstock end that sets the spacing and height of the strings.