This slide was made for a first-semester course named Professional Development Seminar (IPE 152). A very basic slide about different types of hand tools used in workshops.

1. A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO HAND TOOLS

2.  Measuring
 Fastening – Wrenches
 Fastening – Screwdrivers
 Fastening – Pliers
 Cutting
 Striking/Driving

3. A. Feeler Gauges
B. Micrometer
C. Telescoping Gauge
D. Dial Caliper
E. Tachometer
F. Ruler
A B
C D
E
F

4. Feeler Gauge – To verify
distance between parts. I.e.
The gap in a spark plug.
Micrometer - measure
thickness and diameter

5. Telescoping Gauge – transfer
distance from parts to
measurement tool
Dial Caliper – measure inside,
outside, and depth of parts

6. Tachometer – measure engine speed in
RPM
Ruler – Measure linear distance

7. A. Open End
B. Box End
C. Combination
D. Ratchet & Socket
E. Adjustable
F. Hex
G. Impact
H. Torque
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

8. Open End – Loosen/tighten
bolt or nut with contact on
two flats
Combination- Loosen/tighten
bolt or nut with convenience
of open end and box end on
same wrench
Box End – Loosen/tighten bolt
or nut; less likely to slip off
than open end wretch

9. Ratchet and Socket –
Loosen/tighten bolt or nut in
tight locations
Hex – Loosen/tighten hex
screws
Adjustable – Loosen/tighten
bolt or nut in tight locations

10. Impact – Loosen/tighten bolt
or nut with air or electric
power with short, rapid
impulses to socket
Torque – Tighten bolt or nut
specified torque

11. A. Standard
B. Phillips
C. Torx
D. Double Ended Offset
A
B
C
D

12. Standard – Drive slotted head
fastener
Phillips – Drive Phillips head
fastener

13. Torx – Drive Torx head
fastener
Offset – Drive slotted,
Phillips, or Torx head
fasteners in tight locations

14. A. Slip Joint
B. Adjustable
C. Locking
D. Needle Nose
E. Snap Ring
A
B
C
D
E

15. Slip-Joint – Grip fasteners
and parts
Locking – Lock on fasteners
and/or hold parts
Adjustable – Grip large
fasteners and parts

16. Needle Nose – Grip fasteners
and/or parts in tight locations
Snap Ring – Install and
remove snap ring fasteners

17. A. Hacksaw
B. Drill
C. Cold Chisel
D. File
E. Tap
F. Die
G. Snip
H. Diagonal Cutting
Pliers
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H

18. Hacksaw – Cut metal
Cold Chisel – Cut and/or
remove fasteners and metal
Drill – Drill holes in material

19. Tap – Cut internal threads in
predrilled holes
File – Form and/or smooth
material
Die – Cut external threads

20. Snips – Cut sheet metal
Diagonal Cutting Pliers – Cut
wire and other material

21. A. Ball Peen
Hammer
B. Rubber Mallet
C. Soft-Faced
Hammer
D. Center Punch
E. Drive Pin
Punch
A
B
C
D
E

22. Ball Peen Hammer – Hammer
and/or shape parts
Soft-Faced Hammer –
Hammer/drive tools and parts
without damaging surfaces
Rubber Mallet – Hammer
parts without damaging
surfaces

23. Center Punch – Mark center
point for drilling a hole
Drive Pin Punch – Drive
fasteners, shafts, and
bearings

24.  Keep tools sharp and in proper working order. Look for wear
that could cause an injury, such as a pitted hammer face,
damaged insulation on a pliers, or splintered handle.
 Point cutting tools away from the body during use.
 Grind excess metal from mushroomed chisels.
 Organize tools to protect and conceal sharp cutting surfaces.

25.  Never use a hammer on another hammer. The impact of the
hardened surfaces may cause the heads to shatter.
 Do not carry tools in a pocket. Transport sharp tools in a
holder or with the blade pointed down.
 Remove fasteners by pulling the tool toward the body or
pushing the tool away from the face

26.  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_tool
 http://www.craftsmanspace.com/knowledge/hand-tools-and-
their-uses.html
 http://www.hnsa.org/doc/pdf/tools.pdf
 Shop Theory by James Anderson & Earl E Tatro