Hand Axe:Used for sharpening stakes, cutting small limbs or brush. Also used to drive in small stakes, grade stakes, and corner stakes. The hand axe is similar to the single bit axe but smaller. The handle is 16 to 18 inches long.
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Single Bit Axe:Used for building fences, cutting small trees and construction work. This very versatile tool should not be used as a sledge hammer on wedges or iron stakes. Handles are usually of hickory, 36 inches long, oval in cross section and shaped for good balance.
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Double Bit Axe:Used to cut small trees, trim logs and tops. Its two cutting edges should not be left in a vertical position because of the safety hazard. The 36 inch handle is oval and straight.
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Flat Pry Bar:Contoured flat bar, with beveled nail slots at each end. Also called a Wonder Bar (Stanley brand name).
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Ripping Bar:Usually it is of octagon tempered steel. Used for demolition and pulling large nails. Also called a Wrecking Bar.
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Pry or Fitting Bar:It has a long round taper at one end and a curved pry hook at the other.
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Crow Bar:It is normally four or five feet long with one end tapered round and the other end with a chisel point.
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Parts Brush:Metal handle is usually sealed at both ends to enable brush to float in solvent to prevent losing brush in solvent tank.
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Push Broom:Handles are 7/8 inch in diameter 4 to 5 feet long and are threaded into broom body or bolted on.
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Wire Brush:Used for cleaning metal parts to be welding, cleaning machinery parts and removing slag and rust.
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Bench Brush:The overall length is 16 inches.
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Pipe Clamp:A clamp made with a steel pipe.
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Bar Clamp:Bar type clamp has quick non slip adjustment to approximate size; then screws tight to apply pressure.
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"C" Clamp Locking Pliers:Used for clamping irregular shapes quickly and firmly when welding or fastening.
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Locking Welding Clamp:Works well when clamping two pieces adjacent to each other or at 90 degree angles.
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"C" Clamp:The screw has a sliding bar or a thumb screw at one end and usually a ball and socket pad at the other Sizes range from 2 to 12 inches.
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Face Shield:Eye protection that covers the entire face. Often used with safety glasses when full protection of the face is required.
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Safety Glasses:Eye protection that covers eyes only. Safety glasses have side shields. The California State Educational Code states that all students, teachers, and visitors in a school shop must wear eye protection.
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Safety Goggles:Eye protection that covers eye glasses.
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Hog Ringer:It is some what like a pair of pliers except the jaws of the ringer has special slots for holding the ring.
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Air Compressor:Used for supplying compressed air for spray painting and for operating air tools at low pressures (less than 100 psi).
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Chain Saw:Most chain saws are gasoline powered, but smaller pruning saws can be electric or hydraulically powered.
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Contractors Wheelbarrow:Used widely in the construction industry. Typical capacity 1/5 cubic yard. Wheel is pneumatic.
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Bolt Cutter:The toggle and lever joints develop great mechanical advantage. Commonly used to cut bolts, chain, and reinforcing bar.
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Staple Gun:Heavy duty and light utility models are available driving 3/16 to 1/2 inch staples.
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Battery Pliers:Used for removing battery terminals. The end clearance prevents cell-cover damage.
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Locking Pliers:Locks with a toggle action that holds until the lever is opened. Commonly called Vise-Grip pliers.
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Water Pump Pliers:The jaws are adjustable to 2 inches.
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Slip Joint Combination Pliers:Used for general purpose work, for holding flat or round stock, and for cutting soft wires.
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Diagonal Cutting Pliers:It has curved handles, lap joined; and diagonal cutting jaws.
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Retaining Ring Pliers:User for remove and install internal and external retaining (snap) rings.
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Fence Pliers:Grips between the handles hold the wire tightly while leverage is exerted against the fence post to stretch the wire fairly tight.
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Prick Punch:The punch should be sharp and ground to 30 degrees.
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Hole Punch:These punches are used to make holes in gaskets and other materials. Also called a belt punch.
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Center Punch:It is manufactured in various sizes and lengths.
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Drift Punch:The shank is tapered.
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Pin Punch:This punch has a long, straight shank, the diameter of which designates the size. Used to remove bolts and pins.
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Leather Punch:The handles are similar to pliers. Used to punch holes in soft materials like leather and rubber.
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Slotted Screwdriver:Used mostly in woodworking applications.
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Torx Head Screwdriver:Also used on appliances, lawn and garden, and electronic equipment.
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Stubby Screwdriver:It comes in slotted and Phillips, and has a blade length of 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches long.
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Square Recess Screwdriver:Each screwdriver is color coded for easy size identification. Commonly used to drive deck screws and used with electrical devices.
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Screwdriver Bits:Available in slotted, Phillips, square, and torx drives for power screwdrivers. Shank is hexagonal.
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Phillips Screwdriver:Always select the correct size for the correct application.
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Offset Screwdriver:Used where it is difficult to reach the screw head with a common or standard screwdriver.
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Nut Drivers:This is a very popular tool in the electrical and sheet metal industry.
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Clutch Driver:This is a specialty drive that fits screws used in mobile homes, boats, recreational vehicles, and electric motors.
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Square Point Shovel:Used for scooping materials such as sand and gravel. Typically the handle about 50 inches long.
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Round Point Shovel:A shovel used for digging. Typical handle length approximately 50 inches.
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Scoop Shovel:The handle can be a short capped ferrule “0” type or 54 inch long handle.
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Irrigating Shovel:The same as the round point except the blade is almost straight with the handle.
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Bow Rake:Has 15, 2 1/2 inch pointed teeth attached at 90 degrees to a 5 foot ferruled handle.
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Pick Mattocks:Similar to the cutter mattocks except one end of the blade comes to a sharp point for breaking or digging in hardpan or very hard soil.
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Cutter Mattocks:The blades ends are rotated 90 degrees and oval hole is in the center for the handle which is sold separate.
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Clay Picks:The handles for all picks are 32 inches long and are larger at the head or blade end.
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Posthole Auger:It is operated by rotating the handle.
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Posthole Digger:It is operated by thrusting the points into the soil and spreading the handles to remove the soil. Also called a Clam Shell.
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Woodworker's Vise:The flat smooth jaws open up to 12 inches. Jaws may be lined with wood.
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Machinist's Vise:A bench mounted vise for metal with a swivel base and replaceable jaws. It should not be used for hammering or bending metal. Also called a Bench Vise.
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Drill Press Vise:Drilling is safe and more accurate when a vise is used, and fewer drill bits are broken.
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Open End Wrench:Both ends of the wrench are open but are of different sizes.
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Combination End Wrench:The reason for the popularity of this wrench is that it has the advantage of having both open and box ends.
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Tubing Wrench:The box at each end of the wrench is 6 point only. Also called a flare nut wrench.
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Box End Wrench:Wrench is available in 12 and 6 point ends.
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Eight Point Socket:Has 8 points and is used on square nuts found on farm machinery.
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Deep Socket:The deep socket is made in standard, thin, and extra thin walls, with 6 or 12 point openings and with 3/8, 1/2 or 3/4 inch drive.
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Six Point Socket:The socket has 6 points inside to fit over hexagonal nuts.
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Twelve Point Socket:The socket has thin walls to fit in tight places.
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Flex Socket:This permits working at various angles.
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Extension Bar:Used to connect, the socket wrench to the ratchet handle to give working clearance, and are 3 to 20 inches long.
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Ratchet Handle:The ratchet speeds up the work. Common drive sizes 1-4”-3/4”.
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Speed Handle:Used to rapidly remove a nut or bolt. Common drive sizes 1-4”-3/4”.
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Slide Bar Handle:Used as a “T” or “L” handle and is normally used with the extension.
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Flex Handle:The end that fits into the socket is swivel hinged, and the other end has a hole with a sliding cross bar to permit use of the wrench at an angle.
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Socket Adaptor:Allows the use of larger drive sockets with smaller socket drives; i.e., 1/2 inch drive socket and 3/8 inch drive ratchet.
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Universal Joint:It makes work possible in restricted places where the wrench cannot be aligned with the bolt.
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Hex Key:This wrench is made of hexagon stock with one end bent to a 90 degree angle.
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Chain Wrench:It is made in several sizes ranging from 13 ¾ to 87 inches long, and will handle pipe from 1/8 to 18 inches in diameter.
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Strap Wrench:The adjustable strap is useful in rotating large diameter objects like filters.
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Adjustable Wrench:Size is designated by inches in length.
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Sponge Rubber Float:Must be dipped continuously in water when working plaster to keep the plaster from adhering to the rubber.
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Mud Pan:Used mostly with small trowels or putty knifes.
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Corner Trowel:Size is 2 1/2 by 2 1/2 wide and 6 inches long. Used to finish corner in curbs, steps, etc. The handle placement determines if the trowel is outside or inside. Outside corner trowel is also called a step trowel.
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Mortar Hoe:It also has a 5 1/2 foot handle and holes in the hoe to aid mixing.
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Hawks:The size is 13 x 13 inches square. Use to carry mortar.
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Concrete Tampers:A tubular steel frame handle is attached to the top which allows a person to operate the tamper while walking in the concrete. Also called a Jitterbug.
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Groover:It is 2 7/8 inches wide and 6 inches long with the ridge being 1/2 inch deep and 1/2 inch wide. Use to place groves in concrete slabs.
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Concrete Edger:The ends may be curved up slightly. Used to finish the edges of concrete.
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Fresno Trowel:This large finish trowel also has a long detachable handle.
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Finishing Trowel:The finishing trowel is made of steel and is 4 inches wide by 14 inches long.
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Reinforcing Bar:Available in 20, 30, and 40 foot lengths. Common sizes (diameter) of 3/8" to 1" are use in small construction projects.
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Star Drill:It is operated by striking with a hammer while rotating by hand.
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Masonry Bit:Used to drill in brick, block, and concrete. The tip is treated with tungsten carbide to resist heat and wear.
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Bull Float:A large float with a long detachable handle. Made from wood or magnesium. Common sizes are 8 inches wide by 36 or 48 inches long.
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Hand Float:It is 4 to 5 inches wide and 13 inches long. Floats are used for rough finishing.
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Brick Chisel:Blade is 3 1/2 inches wide, overall length is 7 inches.
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Brick Trowel:It is pointed and measures 4 ¾ inches by 11 inches.
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Brick Jointer:The jointer is bent at each end at about 20 degrees to allow the mason to use one end as a handle and the other as a jointer. The tool is used to finish the joints between bricks.
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Brick Layer's Hammer:The wedge shaped end is for scoring and cutting brick, and the other end is for tapping bricks into place when leveling.
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