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

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