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Types of Hand Tools

Virtually every type of tool can be a hand tool, although many have also been adapted as power tools, which get their motive power from engines rather than from people.
Different types of hand tools include:
Automatic center punch

Automatic center punch: Used to produce a dimple in a work piece (for example, a piece of metal


Brace: Used to drill holes, usually in wood by applying pressure to the top.
Chisel

Chisel: A tool with a characteristically shaped cutting edge of blade on its end, for carving and/or cutting a hard material such as wood, stone, or metal.

Hacksaw

Clamp: A fastening device to hold or secure objects tightly together to prevent movement or separation through the application of inward pressure.

Hacksaw
: A saw for cutting metal or bones.

Hammer

Hammer:  A tool meant to deliver blows to an object like nails.

Handsaw:

Handsaw: Used to cut pieces of wood into different shapes.

Pliers:

Level: A spirit level or bubble level is an instrument designed to indicate whether a surface is level or plumb.

Pliers
: Pliers are hand tools, designed primarily for gripping objects by using leverage.

Punch

Punch: Typically used as an aid to drilling operations.

Screwdriver

Screwdriver: Specifically designed to insert and tighten, or to loosen and remove, screws.

Torque wrench

Torque wrench: Used to precisely set the force of a fastening such as a nut or bolt.

Sponge

Sponge: A tool consisting of porous material used for cleaning impervious surfaces.


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