hand-tools
Unpowered workshop equipment
Hand-tools are implements operated by hand rather than by motor or engine: hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, saws.
The hyphenated form emphasizes the compound as a unit, though hand tools without the hyphen is more common.
The category distinguishes manual implements from power tools: Every carpenter needs a basic set of hand-tools.
Tool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- socket wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- Allen keyTool for hexagonal sockets
hex key · ratchet · torque wrench · nut driver · adjustable wrench · combination wrench · needle-nose pliers · locking pliers
Tool for striking nails
- hacksawFramed blade for metal
- fileStored collection of data
- punchStrike with fist
- cold chiselHand tool for cutting metal
snips · tin snips · ball-peen hammer · center punch · reamer · needle file · scriber · die
Edged carving implement
file · coping saw · spokeshave · drawknife · gouge · fret saw · awl · carving knife
Hinged metal gripping tool
- viseMounted clamping tool
- clampDevice for holding tight
- tongsHinged grasping utensil
- tweezersPincerlike gripping instrument
locking pliers · needle-nose pliers · channel locks · pipe wrench · vise grips · spring clamp · C-clamp · bar clamp
Sharp cutting utensil
- utility knifeRetractable multi-purpose blade
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
- snipsSmall cuts or cuttings
box cutter · razor blade · glass cutter · pipe cutter · pruning shears · loppers · wire cutters · diagonal cutters
Flexible marked length finder
- rulerOne who governs
- squareRhombus with right angles
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- caliperTool measuring thickness or diameter
protractor · compass · dividers · feeler gauge · depth gauge · straightedge · plumb bob · chalk line
screwdriver
Tool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- socket wrenchTool for turning fasteners
Allen key · hex key · ratchet · torque wrench · nut driver · adjustable wrench · combination wrench · needle-nose pliers · locking pliers · Phillips head
hammer
Tool for striking nails
cold chisel · snips · tin snips · ball-peen hammer · center punch · reamer · needle file · scriber · die
chisel
Edged carving implement
rasp · file · coping saw · spokeshave · drawknife · gouge · fret saw · awl · carving knife · wood rasp
pliers
Hinged metal gripping tool
tweezers · locking pliers · needle-nose pliers · channel locks · pipe wrench · vise grips · spring clamp · C-clamp · bar clamp · hemostat
knife
Sharp cutting utensil
- utility knifeRetractable multi-purpose blade
- scissorsPivoted twin-blade cutter
- shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
snips · box cutter · razor blade · glass cutter · pipe cutter · pruning shears · loppers · wire cutters · diagonal cutters · bolt cutters
tape measure
Flexible marked length finder
caliper · protractor · compass · dividers · feeler gauge · depth gauge · straightedge · plumb bob · chalk line · micrometer
hand-toolspower tools
Motor-driven implements
power saws · circular saws · angle grinders · nail guns · jackhammers
hand-toolsCNC machines
Computer-guided manufacturing equipment
machine tools · industrial robots · robotic systems · factory machinery · automated systems
hand-toolsheavy machinery
Large powered industrial apparatus
industrial equipment · heavy equipment · factory equipment · table saw · drill press
hand, tool, hands, tools, handed, handing, handy, handily, handiness