Ag Mechanics Tools
Wrenches Used to turn nuts, bolts, or screws
1. Adjustable Wrench
Adjustable Wrench Turning various size nuts and bolts
Combination Wrench Turning hex and square nuts and bolts
Open End Wrench Turning square head nuts and bolts
123. Regular Socket
General purpose socket for turning nuts and bolts Regular Socket General purpose socket for turning nuts and bolts
111. Pipe Wrench
Turning and holding metal pipe Pipe Wrench Turning and holding metal pipe
Boring Tools Used to make hoes or change size or shape of holes VS
36. Cordless drill
Portable Electric Drill Drilling holes with an external source of electricity
Countersink Flaring the top of hole for flathead screw or bolt
Masonry Bit Nailing in concrete, brick, or block
Straight Shank Drill Bit Drilling metal
Speed bore bit Wood boring bit for electric drill.
Holding Tools Used to grip wood, metal, plastic, or other materials
43. Drill Press Vise
Drill Press Vise Holding stock while drilling
17. C Clamps
C Clamps Clamping two or more pieces of metal together
5. Bar Clamp
Bar Clamp Clamping large sections of wood together
Long Nose Pliers Reaching into recessed areas
Slip Joint Pliers Adjust for holding various size material
Groove Joint Pliers Gripping when greater pressure is needed
Driving Tools Used to move another tool or object
92. Nail Hammer
Nail Hammer Driving nails
4. Ball Pein Hammer
Ball Pein Hammer Hammering metal
137. Sledge Hammer
Sledge Hammer Heavy hammering
93. Nail Set
Tapered shank and cupped point Nail Set Countersinking nail heads Tapered shank and cupped point
99. Pin Punch
Straight shank and blunt tip Pin Punch Driving out metal pins Straight shank and blunt tip
Saws Used to cut materials
Coping Saw Cutting curves and irregular cuts Allowed because of thin blade
Portable Jigsaw Making Irregular cuts
67. Hack Saw
Hack Saw Sawing metal
115. Portable Circular Saw
Portable Circular Saw Sawing wood in construction projects
Blade for use on portable circular saw. Circular carbide saw Blade for use on portable circular saw. Carbide lasts longer than steel
Layout and Measuring Tools Used to measure or mark materials
22. Chalk Line Reel
Contains chalk and string Chalk Line Reel Making straight lines Contains chalk and string
155. Tape Rule
Straight or curved measuring – most to 1/16th inch Tape Rule Straight or curved measuring – most to 1/16th inch
Determining 45 and 90 angles Combination Square Determining 45 and 90 angles
Try Square 90 Degree Squaring
Level Leveling and plumbing