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