handtools
Wrenches and pliers
Hand tools are implements operated manually rather than by motor or engine: hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, pliers, saws.
The term distinguishes them from power tools.
A basic set of hand tools is essential for household repairs.
Usually written as two words: hand tools.
Past of perceive
- hammerTool for striking nails
- chiselEdged carving implement
- planeWinged flying vehicle
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
clamp · brace · bit · spokeshave · rasp · file · coping saw · mitre box
Edged carving implement
- gougeConcave carving blade
- malletSoft-headed striking tool
- raspCoarse shaping tool
- rifflerCurved filing tool
carving knife · calipers · flat chisel · wood chisel · stone chisel · burnisher · scraper · spatula
Tool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- ratchetToothed one-way mechanism
spanner · hex key · file · hacksaw · tap · die · vise · ball-peen hammer
Tool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
- soldering ironHeated tool for joining metals
wire stripper · crimper · pry bar · utility knife · flashlight · tweezers · precision screwdriver · torque wrench
Flat blade for spreading
- spadeFlat-bladed digging implement
- prunerCuts back overgrowth
- hoeWeeding and tilling implement
- rakeTined yard implement
shears · cultivator · weeder · edger · lopper · dibber · transplanter · fork
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
- rotary cutterCircular cutting tool
- seam ripperThread-cutting sewing tool
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- thimblePitted cap for stitching
crochet hook · knitting needles · embroidery hoop · bodkin · awl · pinking shears · darning needle · tapestry needle
saw
Past of perceive
mallet · clamp · brace · bit · spokeshave · rasp · file · coping saw · mitre box · scraper
chisel
Edged carving implement
riffler · carving knife · calipers · flat chisel · wood chisel · stone chisel · burnisher · scraper · spatula
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- socketHollow receiving cavity
ratchet · spanner · hex key · file · hacksaw · tap · die · vise · ball-peen hammer · tin snips
screwdriver
Tool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- multimeterCombined electrical measuring device
soldering iron · wire stripper · crimper · pry bar · utility knife · flashlight · tweezers · precision screwdriver · torque wrench · feeler gauge
trowel
Flat blade for spreading
rake · shears · cultivator · weeder · edger · lopper · dibber · transplanter · fork · secateurs
scissors
Pivoted twin-blade cutter
- rotary cutterCircular cutting tool
- seam ripperThread-cutting sewing tool
- needlePointed implement for sewing
thimble · crochet hook · knitting needles · embroidery hoop · bodkin · awl · pinking shears · darning needle · tapestry needle · stiletto
handtoolspower tools
Motor-driven implements
electric drill · power saw · impact driver · angle grinder · reciprocating saw
handtoolsheavy machinery
Large powered industrial apparatus
industrial machinery · machine tools · factory equipment · CNC machines · manufacturing equipment
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