Tool Classification
Categories of Tools
1. Layout tools
2. Cutting tools
3. Boring tools
4. Driving tools
5. Holding tools
6. Turning tools
7. Fasteners
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reciprocating Saw
Portable Band Saw