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| − | A '''tool''' is a [[man]] made object which makes life easier, or more formally, to perform a set task where the object is not destroyed in the process. They are also known as [[instrument]]s, or [[utensil]]s, or other names, depending on the field in which they are deployed. Generally, the [[knowledge]] and [[skill]]s associated with the creation and development of tools is known as [[technology]]. | + | A '''tool''' is a [[man]] made object which makes life easier, or more formally, to perform a set task where the object is not destroyed in the process. They are also known as instruments, or utensils, or other names, depending on the field in which they are deployed. Generally, the knowledge and skills associated with the creation and development of tools is known as technology. |
| − | | + | Many common tools employ [[simple machine]]s. For example, a [[wrench]] uses a [[lever]] to unscrew bolts, screws, pipes, etc. |
| − | Many common tools employ [[simple machine]]s. For example, a [[wrench]] uses a [[lever]] to unscrew [[bolt]]s, screws, pipes, etc. | |
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| | Some common tools include: | | Some common tools include: |
| − | * [[Hammer]], [[Saw]]
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| − | * [[Wrench]]
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| − | * [[Knife]], [[Ax]], [[Maul]]
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| − | * [[Ruler]]
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| − | * [[Firearm]]
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| − | * ''[[Gardening]]-[[Farming]] Tools:'' [[Shovel]], [[Hoe]], [[Pitch fork]], [[Wheelbarrow]]
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| − | * [[Computer]]
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| | + | *[[Hammer]] |
| | + | *[[Knife]] |
| | + | *[[Ruler]] |
| | ==Other meanings== | | ==Other meanings== |
| | *A tool can be a derogatory term for someone who is said to be lacking intelligence, insight or creativity, or easily exploited. | | *A tool can be a derogatory term for someone who is said to be lacking intelligence, insight or creativity, or easily exploited. |
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| − | ==See Also==
| + | [[Category:Science]] [[Category:Technology]] |
| − | * [[Essay:Buy Made in America#Tools|Buy Made in America: Tools]]
| + | [[Category:Factors and methods of production]] |
| − | * [[Essay:Invest_in_tangibles|Invest in tangibles: Tools]]
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| − | ==Bibliography==
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| − | * [[James Wesley Rawles|Rawles, James Wesley]], ''[[Tools for Survival]]: What You Need to [[Survive]] When You’re on Your Own'', [[Plume]]/[[Penguin Books]], 2015. Released December 30, 2014, 368 pages, ISBN-10: 0452298121, ISBN-13: 978-0452298125, [https://www.amazon.com/review/R2CUQ89CXOYB48 Reviews], [https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Tools-for-Survival-Audiobook/B00QFUC7BE [[Audible.com]] Audio book], [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452298121 [[Amazon.com]] Paperback]
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| − | ==External Links==
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| − | * [https://duckduckgo.com/?q=Tools Search for Tools on [[Duck Duck Go]] [[Privacy]] search engine]
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| − | * [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0452298121 Tools for Survival on Amazon.com]
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| − | * [https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Tools-for-Survival-Audiobook/B00QFUC7BE Tools for Survival on Audible.com]
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| − | * [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/science/science-news/11298927/Young-people-are-lost-generation-who-can-no-longer-fix-gadgets-warns-professor.html Young people are 'lost generation' who can no longer fix gadgets, warns professor]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [[Category : Tools]]
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| − | [[Category : Science]] | |
| − | [[Category : Technology]] | |
| − | [[Category : Factors and methods of production]] | |
| − | [[Category : Survivalism]]
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| − | [[Category : Investments in Tangibles]]
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| − | [[Category : Systems of Support]]
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| − | [[Category : Manufacturing]]
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| − | [[Category : Made in USA Tool Manufacturers]]
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