Tool Classification
Categories of Tools Layout tools Cutting tools Boring tools Driving tools Holding tools Turning tools Fasteners
Used to measure or mark wood, metal, or other materials Layout Tools Used to measure or mark wood, metal, or other materials
Layout Tools: Try Square
Layout Tools: Combination Square
Layout Tools: Carpenter’s Square
Layout Tools: Automatic Chalk Line
Layout Tools: Measuring Tape
Layout Tools: Level
Used to chop, cut, saw, or otherwise remove materials. Cutting Tools Used to chop, cut, saw, or otherwise remove materials.
Cutting Tools: Hacksaw
Cutting Tools: Handsaw
Cutting Tools: Coping Saw
Cutting Tools: Wood Chisel
Cutting Tools: Axe
Cutting Tools: Splitting Wedge
Cutting Tools: Bolt Cutter
Cutting Tools: Tin Snips
Cutting Tools: Pipe Cutter
Cutting Tools: Diagonal Cutters
Cutting Tools: Utility Knife
Cutting Tools: Nippers
Cutting Tools: Files
Used to make holes or change the size or shape of holes Boring Tools Used to make holes or change the size or shape of holes
Boring Tools: Tap Wrench
Boring Tools: Die
Boring Tools: Power Drill
Boring Tools: Bits
Boring Tools: Countersink
Used to move another tool or object Driving Tools Used to move another tool or object
Driving Tools: Rubber Mallet
Driving Tools: Sledge Hammer
Driving Tools: Ball Peen Hammer
Driving Tools: Hammer
Driving Tools: Punch
Used to grip wood, metal, plastic, and other materials Holding Tools Used to grip wood, metal, plastic, and other materials
Holding Tools: Block Clamp
Holding Tools: Spring Clamp
Holding Tools: C Clamp
Holding Tools: Slip Joint Pliers
Holding Tools: Long Nose Pliers
Holding Tools: Grove Joint Pliers
Holding Tools: Lever Wrench Pliers
Holding Tools: Vice
Used to turn nuts, bolts, or screws Turning Tools Used to turn nuts, bolts, or screws
Turning Tools: Standard Screwdriver
Turning Tools: Phillips Screwdriver
Turning Tools: Open End Wrench
Turning Tools: Box Wrench
Turning Tools: Adjustable Wrench
Turning Tools: Torque Wrench
Turning Tools: Pipe Wrench
Turning Tools: Hex Keys
Turning Tools: Ratchet Handle
Turning Tools: Flex Handle
Turning Tools: Speed Handle
Turning Tools: Drive Extensions
Turning Tools: Universal Joint
Turning Tools: Flex Sockets
Turning Tools: Deep Well Sockets
Turning Tools: Adapter
Fasteners Any device used to hold two or more pieces of materials together in place. Includes: nails, screws, bolts, nuts, washers.
Fasteners: Nails Penny: Used to designate the length of most nails. (d)
Fastener: Staple Nail
Fastener: Common Nail
Fastener: Cut Nail
Fastener: Finishing Nail
Fastener: Roofing Nail
Fastener: Duplex Nail
Fastener: Flat Head Screw
Fastener: Round Head Screw
Fastener: Phillips Head Screw
Fastener: Hex Head Screws
Fasteners: Machine Bolt
Fasteners: Carriage Bolt
Fasteners: Wing nut
Fasteners: Lock nut
Fasteners: Square Nut
Fasteners: Hex Nut
Fasteners: Flat Washer
Fasteners: Split Lock Washer
Power Tools
Angle Grinder
Belt Sander
Finishing Sander
Miter Saw
Jigsaw
Hand Planer
Router
Circular Saw
Reciprocating Saw
Portable Band Saw
Band Saw
Planer
Table Saw
Radial Arm Saw