two types of wrench sizes. one given in fractions of an inch, and another in millimeters.
What is conventional/standard and metric?
A single blade that fits into a slot in the screw head.
What is Standard or Flathead Screwdriver?
Pliers that are the most common pliers used.
What is Combination/Slip-Joint Pliers?
This hammer can be used to tap parts in/out of fixtures due to it's non-marring head.
What is a brass hammer?
Wrench that is completely closed on both ends.
What is Box-End Wrench?
Has two crossing blades that fit into a star-shaped screw slot.
What is Phillips Screwdriver?
Pliers that opens extra wide for holding very large objects. (Also pliers has several different adjustments or slots.)
What is Rib-Joint, channel lock, or water pump pliers?
This hammer is used to free stuck objects, and is preferred because it transfers most of the blow into the object, not back into your arm.
What is a dead-blow hammer?
What is required for safe use of a file at Victaulic?
What is a wooden handle? (or other kind of handle)
Wrench that has an open, or split, jaw on both ends.
What is Open-End Wrench?
A special type of screwdriver that is shaped like a six-point star.
What is Torx Screwdriver or Torx Wrench?
These are pliers that are excellent for handling extremely small parts or reaching into tight/ restricted areas. Also pliers can be used to bend and cut wire.
What is Needle Nose Pliers?
Tool for quickly removing nuts and bolts?
What is a ratcheting socket wrench?
Air powered tool used for quickly deburring sharp edges on metal parts?
What is an air / die grinder?
Wrench with a box end on one side and open end on the other.
What is a combination wrench?
A special version of the Torx wrench you will encounter on the floor.
What is a Torx Plus wrench?
The most commonly used cutting pliers. Pliers are commonly used to cut cotter pins, wires, and plastic ties.
What is Diagonal Cutting Pliers/ Wire Cutters.
What is the name of this six-sided wrench for bolts and set screws?
What is an allen wrench or hex wrench?
What additional PPE must always be worn when operating the disc sanders?
What is a Face Shield?
What do you call a wrench that has a thumbscrew to change the size of the jaws?
What is an Adjustable Wrench
A tool that looks like a screwdriver, but it has a sharp, pointed, tip. This tool is used to mark sheet metal or other parts.
What is scratching awl?
Pliers that are used for clamping onto and holding parts and objects. They typically indent or ruin the surface they clamp on.
What is Locking/Vise Grip pliers?
Air-powered wrench used for quickly removing bolts. Typically used in loading/unloading machine fixtures.
What is an impact wrench? We call this style a "flapper gun."