Hand Tool Terminology I, II, III
Ball Peen Hammer Weight
4- 12 ounces
Center Punch Length
4-6 inches long
Breaker Bars
AKA: Flex head handles and Speeders
Sizing Nut Drivers
According to Socket Size on the end and can sometimes be determined by the color of the handle
Box End Wrench
Completely surrounds the nut or bolt head
Adjustable Wrench
Designed to fit hexagonal nuts
Spark Plug Socket
Has neoprene insert to prevent electrical shock
Needle Nose Plier Use
Mainly Electrical
Center Punch
Marks the location of where a hole is going to be drilled.
High Carbon Steel
Material most chisels are made from
Screwdrivers
Most common and misused tools
Click Type Torque Wrenches
Ratcheting and Non Ratcheting
Torque
Rotary Power
Combination Wrench
Same size open and box ends
Eye protection
Should be worn at all times when working in the shop
Pipe Wrenches
Should only be used on pipe
Reed and Prince
Similar to Phillips and used mostly in electrical
1/16"
Size Increments an open ended wrench increases
Socket I.D
Size of nut or bolt they fit, size of drive, length of socket
Length of Blade
Sizing Screwdrivers
Advantage of Ratchet
Speed
Phillips Screwdriver
Star-like pattern, is NOT interchangeable with Reed and Prince Screwdrivers
Advantage of 6 point socket
Stronger
Electric Shock Protected Tools
Tools must have a special requirement labeled in order to be electric shock proof
Types of Torque Wrenches
Torsion Bar, Click Type, Torque Meter
Hammer Safety
Use eye protection and make sure the head is tight on the handle
Pin Punch
Used after the starter punch
Diamond Point Chisel
Used for cutting big grooves
Aligning Punch
Used to shift parts so corresponding holes align
Standard Offset Screwdriver
Used when there is not enough room for a regular screwdriver
Impact Driver Set
Useful in breaking loose rusty fasteners
Slip Joint Pliers
Usually over 7 inches for most common types.
Black Smith Hammer
Very heavy hammer used on metal
