Hand Tools

OSHA 3080 defines a hand tool as "...tools that are powered manually. Hand tools include anything from axes to wrenches".

Cutting Tools

Main Article : Cutting Tools

Offset (red) and Straight (yellow) Tinsnips

Tools to separate material.

Scissors
Specialty shears: Snips, Carbon Fiber scissors
X-Acto blades
Box Cutters
Hand Saws
Chisels

Fasteners and Fastening Tools

Main Article : Fasteners and Fastening Tools

An adjustable crescent wrench and a Phillips screwdriver

Fastening tools are simply tools that help you apply fasteners, such as nails, screws, bolts, and other specialty hardware. Ask a staff member for help choosing what hardware is most appropriate for your project.

Hammers
Screw drivers
Wrenches
Socket Sets
Hex (Allen) keys
Hardware!

Gripping Tools

Main Article : Gripping Tools

Vise (left) and vise grip (right)

Tools for enhanced or specialized grip on materials.

Pliers
Vise Grips
Vises
Clamps

Miscellaneous Hand Tools

Main Article : Miscellaneous Hand Tools

Anvil

Miscellaneous and specialty hand tools.

Mallets
Punches
Anvils