Pliers
have long, tapered jaws. They are indispensable for grasping small parts or for reaching into tight spots.
Needle Nose
can have round faces or square faces that are almost flat. The faces are large so that the force of the blows is spread over a large area.
Bumping Hammer
is a tool that cleans and rethreads holes
Tap
The jaws of this wrench will slide around bolts or nuts where there might be insufficient clearance above or on one side to accept a box wrench
Open end
are used to mark parts before they are removed and to mark a spot for drilling.
commonly called channel-locks, have a multiposition slip joint that allows for many jaw opening sizes.
Adjustable Pliers
are another class of bodyworking tools used like a hammer or a dolly. They are available in a variety of shapes and sizes to match various panel shapes.
Spoons
They can be used to cut straight or curved shapes in sheet metal and aluminum.
Tin Snips
A _______ point socket gives the tightest hold on a hex nut
6
s a long, tapered punch used to align body panels for welding and for starting bolts
Aligning Punch
are the most common type of pliers. The jaws have both flat and curved surfaces for holding flat or round objects.
Combination Pliers
is used like a small anvil while body damage is worked out. It is generally held on the back side of a panel being struck with a hammer
Dolly
is a small file that is available in numerous shapes. Generally, it is curved to fit tightly crowned areas such as around windshields, wheel openings, and other panel edges
Reveal File
The jaws of the wrench fit completely around a bolt or nut, gripping each point on the fastener
Box End
is a steel bar with a hardened cutting edge for shearing steel
Chisel
are similar to standard pliers except that they lock closed with a very tight grip. They are extremely useful for holding parts together.
Vise Grips
has a pointed tip on one end and usually a flat head on the other. It will take care of many small dents. The pointed end is used to raise low spots from the inside.
Picking Hammer
are often used for cleaning, such as cleaning the weld joints of welding flux.
Wire Brush
This fastener is a 6 sided hexagon
Allen/Hex Wrench
is used to pierce holes in light-gauge metal when a specific size hole is not required. It is also used to mark metal for cutting, drilling, or fastening
Scratch Awl
have gripping and cutting jaws. They are often used to strip and cut wiring
Electricians Pliers
faces are smaller than those of the heavier bumping hammer. The surface of the face is crowned to concentrate the force on top of the ridge or high spot
Finishing Hammer
Name the 3 most common Drive sizes
1/4 3/8 1/2
An 8 point socket is used for only this type of nut and bolt
Square head
Non-Tapered punch used to remove pins
Pin Punch