hand tool
Unpowered workshop device
A hand tool is any tool powered by human effort rather than electricity, batteries, or engines.
Hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, and saws are hand tools.
The term usually distinguishes these from power tools: I prefer hand tools for small jobs.
Tool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- chiselEdged carving implement
saw · level · tape measure · utility knife · clamp · vise · awl · file
Edged carving implement
- sawPast of perceive
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- coping sawFrame-held blade for curves
- raspCoarse shaping tool
file · clamp · square · spokeshave · brace · auger · drawknife · froe
Flat blade for spreading
- prunerCuts back overgrowth
- hoeWeeding and tilling implement
- rakeTined yard implement
- shearsHeavy-duty cutting blades
cultivator · weeder · edger · lopper · dibber · transplanter · bulb planter · secateurs
Designed for bodily efficiency
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
- rubberizedCoated with elastic polymer
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
- contouredShaped to fit
cushioned · palm grip · finger grooves · padded · molded · overmolded · knurled · slip-resistant
hammer
Tool for striking nails
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
chisel · saw · level · tape measure · utility knife · clamp · vise · awl · file · ratchet
chisel
Edged carving implement
- sawPast of perceive
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- coping sawFrame-held blade for curves
rasp · file · clamp · square · spokeshave · brace · auger · drawknife · froe · block plane
trowel
Flat blade for spreading
shears · cultivator · weeder · edger · lopper · dibber · transplanter · bulb planter · secateurs · garden knife
ergonomic
Designed for bodily efficiency
- non-slipPrevents unwanted movement
- rubberizedCoated with elastic polymer
- texturedHaving tactile surface quality
contoured · cushioned · palm grip · finger grooves · padded · molded · overmolded · knurled · slip-resistant · pistol grip
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- design software toolsruler, grid, guide, margin, gutter
- manual controlsmanual, lever, button, knob, dial
hand toolpower tool
Motorized handheld equipment
pneumatic tool · impact driver · circular saw · angle grinder · nail gun
hand toolheavy machinery
Large powered industrial apparatus
industrial machinery · machine tool · factory equipment · table saw · drill press
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