Tool Identification

A guide to the identification of Hand Tools

Wood Chisel

Flat File

Half Round File

Round File

Square File

Triangle File

Wood Rasp

File Card

Surform

Miter Box

Block Plane

Jack Plane

Smooth Plane

Electric Hand Planer

Utility Knife

Tin Snips

Back Saw

Compass Saw

Coping Saw

Types of HandsawsCrosscut saws are used to cut lumber across the grain.

Rip saws are used to cut lumber with the grain.

Crosscut Saw

Rip Saw

Circular Saw

Worm Drive Saw

Cordless Circular Saw

Jig Saw

Reciprocating Saw

Scraper

Putty Knife

Level

Marking Gauge

Scratch Awl

Protractor

Digital Caliper

Protractor Head

Meter Stick

Folding Wooden Ruler

Bench Ruler

Steel Tape

T - Bevel

Combination Square

Framing Square

Try Square

Sheetrock Square

Speed Square

Sanding Block

Random Orbit Sander

Belt Sander

Plate Joiner

Router

Electric Drill

Bit Brace

Hand Drill

Auger Bit

Expansive Bit

Forstner Bit

Spade Bit

Counter-sink

Bar Clamp

C Clamp

Web Clamp/Ratchet Strap

Screw/Block Clamp

Vise

Curved Claw Hammer

Straight Claw Hammer

Ball Peen Hammer

Sledge Hammer

Wooden Mallet

Rubber Mallet

Nail Set

Slip Joint Pliers

Vise Grip Pliers

Phillips Screwdriver

Standard Screwdriver

Torx Screwdriver

Nail Puller

Wrecking Bar

Flat Bar

Cat’s Paw/ Pig’s Foot

Pry Bars

Adjustable Wrench

Box Wrench

Open End Wrench

Pipe Wrench

Allen Wrench

Ratchet

Sockets

Deep Well Sockets

Socket Extension