What Are the Different Types of Hand Tools?

Hand tools are tools that are powered by hand rather than by electricity or other power sources. They are widely used in various industries, including woodworking, metalworking, construction, and automotive repair. Hand tools come in various shapes and sizes, and they are designed to perform specific tasks. In this article, we will discuss the different types of hand tools that are commonly used.

• Screwdrivers: Screwdrivers are used to tighten or loosen screws. They come in various sizes and types, including flathead, Phillips, and Torx. Flathead screwdrivers have a single flat blade that fits into a slot on the screw head, while Phillips screwdrivers have a cross-shaped tip that fits into a corresponding slot. Torx screwdrivers have a six-pointed star-shaped tip that fits into a corresponding slot.

• Wrenches: Wrenches are used to tighten or loosen nuts and bolts. They come in various types, including open-end wrenches, box-end wrenches, socket wrenches, adjustable wrenches, and pipe wrenches. Open-end wrenches have two open jaws that fit around a nut or bolt, while box-end wrenches have two closed jaws that grip around the nut or bolt. Socket wrenches use interchangeable sockets that fit over a nut or bolt, while adjustable wrenches have a movable jaw that can be adjusted to fit different nut or bolt sizes. Pipe wrenches are designed to grip and turn pipes.

  
  

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• Pliers: Pliers are used to grip, twist, bend, and cut wires, cables, and other materials. They come in various types, including slip-joint pliers, needle-nose pliers, diagonal-cutting pliers, and locking pliers. Slip-joint pliers have two jaws that can be adjusted to different widths, while needle-nose pliers have long, narrow tip that can reach into tight spaces. Diagonal-cutting pliers have a sharp cutting edge that can cut through wires and cables, while locking pliers have a locking mechanism that can hold materials in place.

• Hammers: Hammers are used to driving nails and other fasteners into wood or other materials. They come in various types, including claw hammers, framing hammers, sledgehammers, and ball-peen hammers. Claw hammers have a flat striking surface on one end and a curved claw on the other end that can be used to remove nails. Framing hammers are heavier and have a longer handle than claw hammers, making them suitable for framing and other heavy-duty tasks. Sledgehammers are even heavier and have a long handles, making them suitable for breaking up concrete and other tough materials. Ball-peen hammers have a rounded striking surface on one end and a ball-shaped peen on the other end that can be used to shape metal.

• Saws: Saws are used to cut through wood, metal, and other materials. They come in various types, including hand saws, hacksaws, coping saws, and backsaws. Hand saws have a long, straight blade with teeth on one edge, while hacksaws have a thin, flexible blade that can be used to cut metal. Coping saws have a narrow, pointed blade that can be used to cut curves and intricate shapes, while backsaws have a reinforced spine that helps to keep the blade straight.

• Chisels: Chisels are used to carve or cut wood, metal, and other materials. They come in various types, including wood chisels, cold chisels, and brick chisels. Wood chisels have a sharp, beveled edge that can be used to carve and shape wood, while cold chisels have a flat, straight edge that can be used to cut metal.

  
  

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