Tools are extensions of the hand. They help to improve the capability of the hand. Through the use of hand tools, man has increased his efficiency and accomplishment. Most conveniences that relate to human comfort have been created by humans with the aid of tools. It is important to remember that the tools have a definite relationship to the happiness, comfort, and convenience of their users. It is remarkable that there has been hardly any change in the design or working principle of hand tools. If we were to compare some of the present-day common hand tools, If we were to compare some of the present-day common hand tools, we would find them practically the same as fifty-year-old tools.
With knowledge gained in fields like ergonomics and safety engineering, it is now possible to make our tools more comfortable and convenient. Also, there is a need to redesign existing hand tools. In this project, an attempt is made to redesign present-day woodworking hand tools. The whole project is divided into three phases. Information collection problem investigation and conclusion, design approach, and communication.