Hand Tools
Thing that can be held in one or two hands which are used to help us perform a task. There are many hand held fabrication tools that are used to alter and assemble materials.
We can divide fabrication tools into categories based on the kind of work being done.
Layout Tools
Ruler
Tape Measure
Straight Edge
Square
Tri-Square
Combination Square
Steel Square
Framing Square
Protractor
Marking Gauge
Compass
T-Bevel
Dividers
Calipers
Level
Plumb-Bob
Chalk Liner
Holding Tools
Plyers
Vice Grips
Clamps
Wood Clamps
C-Clamp
Vice
Cutting Tools
Xacto Knife
Utility Knife
Shears
Saws
Coping Saw
Backsaw
Hacksaw
Crosscut Saw
Ripsaw
Drilling Tools
Drill Bits
Hand Drill
Auger Bits
Brace
Forstner Bits
Spade Bit (Speed Bore)
Shaping Tools
Hammer
Pliers
Forming Tools
Plane
Chisel
Surf-former
Rasp
File
Sandpaper
Assembly Tools
Hammer
Wrench
Open End
Closed End
Ratchet
Socket
Speed Driver
Allen
Adjustable
Pipe Wrench
Screw Drivers
Standard (Flat Head)
Phillips ( + Head)
Star
Square
Glue Bottle
Disassembly Tools
Crowbar
Nail Puller
Finishing Tools
Sandpaper
paint brush
Testing Tools (Quality Assurance)
Dial Calipers
Micrometers