Hand Tools Introduction

Even basic tools have a variety of different types. Know which ones you should have in your tool box.

Hammers 

Hammers are used for driving in nails, pins and wedges, for driving chisels when chiseling and for pulling apart mistakes. There are a few different types of hammers and the most popular are listed below. I have also included other tools that are related to hammers and the entire process.

Screwdrivers

Screwdrivers come in many shapes and sizes and given their extensive use in all products sets of screwdrivers are readily available and inexpensive. There are a few different types of screwdrivers that are commonly used in woodworking

Hand Saws

Hand saws are the most heavily used of all woodworking tools. For this reason it is particularly important to purchase good quality saws. It is better to spend that little bit extra on a quality saw from a reputable manufacturer as they will last far longer and out perform a poor quality saw.

Saws

Basics - Back Saws - Coping or Fret Saws - Hacksaw - Hand Saw - Keyhole or Compass Frame Saw - Japanese Saws - Timber or Log Saws

Pliers

Explaining five basic types of Pliers.

Hammers

Claw hammers are the most common types of hammers used for woodworking and general repairs around the home. They are available with different types of handles, wood as shown, steel with rubber or plastic grips and fiberglass composition.

Hand Drills

Electric drills are by far the first power tool purchased, they have so many uses besides drilling holes, there are attachments to turn them into paint mixers, sanders, screwdrivers, saws, grinders, lathes, the list goes on, some work others don't.