Hand tool glossary

Text Photo strip Slideshow. Play all. Term Defintion Allen key Hexagonal headed wrench used with Allen screws or bolts. Angle grinder Power tool that fits a saw blade or grinding wheel that runs parallel with the body of the tool. Ball pein hammer Metalworking hammer, with a standard head on one side, and rounded head on the other side traditionally used for beating rivets to a mushroom shape. Belt sander Power sander with that uses a rotating sanding belt.

Builder's square large right-angled square used for setting out roofing angles. Circular saw Hand-held power saw used for cross-cutting, ripping and angle cutting. Claw hammer Carpenter's hammer, with a standard head on one side and a claw on the other side used for pulling out nails.

Cold chisel Heavy duty chisel used for stone, masonry and steel. Metalworking hammer, with a standard head on one side, and rounded head on the other side traditionally used for beating rivets to a mushroom shape. Carpenter's hammer, with a standard head on one side and a claw on the other side used for pulling out nails. Power tool that that fits a variety of bits, used for grooving, shaping and cutting decorative edges. Unit: Hand and power tools Section: Glossary. Term Defintion Allen key Hexagonal headed wrench used with Allen screws or bolts.

Angle grinder Power tool that fits a saw blade or grinding wheel that runs parallel with the body of the tool.

Ball pein hammer Metalworking hammer, with a standard head on one side, and rounded head on the other side traditionally used for beating rivets to a mushroom shape. Belt sander Power sander with that uses a rotating sanding belt.

Builder's square large right-angled square used for setting out roofing angles. Circular saw Hand-held power saw used for cross-cutting, ripping and angle cutting. They are generally used for heating, air conditioning, gutter work, and general industrial use.

Aviation snips are available in right- or left-handed styles. Please enter a search term. Support Services. Glossary Select the first letter of the word you are looking for. See: Fastener Drive Back to Top Adjustable Wrench - a wrench that has an adjustable head to fit various sizes of nuts and bolts.

See: Pipe Wrenches , Quick Adjusting Back to Top Alternate top bevel grind - a tooth style on a saw blade designed for cross-cutting and ripping of all wood types.

See: Circular Saw Blades Back to Top Anti-stick coating - As used on saw blades, decreases friction and heat buildup and helps provide cleaner, smoother and quieter cutting action. See: Circular Saw Blades Back to Top Anti-vibration slots - slots cut in the body of a saw blade, usually in a starburst pattern, that reduce vibration so the blade runs more smoothly and produce a cleaner cut. See: Circular Saw Blades Back to Top Arbor - a shaft driven by a tool's motor that turns blades or other cutting tools.

See: Circular Saw Blades Back to Top Auger bit - a long, 7" to 10" bit typically used with a brace for drilling holes in wood.