hammer
a large, heavy hammer used for such jobs as breaking rocks and driving in fence posts.
sledge hammer
a non-ratcheting tool with U-shaped, fixed-size openings on one or both ends
open end wrench
specialized tools with induction-hardened cutting edges set at an angle to the handle, designed to cut wire, small pins, and fasteners flush with surfaces
diagonal cut pliers
tapered or parallel hand tools used for enlarging circular holes, smoothing curved surfaces, and cutting concave shapes.
round file
a precision workholding tool, typically made of cast iron or steel, designed to securely hold metal workpieces for milling, drilling, or filing
machinists vise
a hammer with a soft rubber head designed to deliver firm, controlled, and non-marring impact, protecting surfaces from dents or damage
rubber mallet
L-shaped or T-handled tools with a six-sided hexagonal tip
hex Allen wrench
versatile, adjustable hand tools with sliding, interlocking jaws and angled teeth for gripping pipes, nuts, and irregular objects
tongue and Groove pliers
essential, versatile hand tools with rectangular cross-sections used for shaping, smoothing, and removing material from metal, wood, and plastic
flat file
features a rounded cutting edge used for carving concave surfaces, creating oil grooves in bearings, and cutting semicircular slots
round nose chisel
a versatile, light-to-medium-duty hand tool primarily used for driving and pulling nails,
curved claw hammer
often double-ended, hand tool featuring closed, ring-shaped heads (typically 6 or 12-point)
box end wrench
versatile hand tools featuring an adjustable pivot point (slip joint) that allows the jaws to open wider, enabling them to grip, bend, turn, and cut various materials.
slip joint pliers
a versatile, two-sided hand tool featuring a flat face on one side and a convex (rounded) face on the other, designed for rapid material removal on concave, convex, and flat surfaces
half round file
a precision measuring tool used to determine the exact gap or clearance between two parallel surfaces
feeler gauge
a specialized metalworking tool, often called a machinist's hammer, featuring a flat striking face on one side and a rounded "peen" on the other
ball peen hammer
an adjustable plumbing tool with serrated jaws designed to grip and rotate soft iron, steel, or threaded pipes and fittings
pipe wrench
heavy-duty, versatile hand tools with a blunt nose, flat serrated jaws, and side-cutting edges, essential for cutting, twisting, gripping, and bending wire
linemans pliers
a specialized hand tool with a three-sided tapering cross-section
triangular file
a precise measuring and transfer tool featuring two curved legs that span the exterior of a workpiece
outside caliper
designed for prying, lifting, and pulling nails with minimal damage to surrounding materials
flat nail bar
a versatile hand tool featuring two different types of heads of the same size on either end—one open-ended and one closed box-end—designed for tightening and loosening nuts and bolts
combination wrench
adjustable hand tools that clamp onto materials, locking in place for a secure, hands-free grip using a lever-action mechanism
locking pliers
a specialized hand tool used primarily by automotive technicians to safely cut and remove urethane adhesive sealing windshields.
cold file
a specialized tool used to securely hold wood pieces together
wood clamp