Chapter 2
Tools & Measuring Instruments
TOOLS
Hand tools Measuring tools Cutting tools Power tools Lifting equipment Cleaning equipment Specialty tools
HAND TOOLS
Screwdrivers Pliers Hammers Wrenches Socket wrench sets Special tools
Screwdrivers
Phillips Flat Blades Torx
Select screwdriver blade to match the size of the screw head.
Pliers
Combination Slip joint
Side cutters Long nose
Pliers
Pliers
Specialty Pliers
Battery pliers Hose clamp Grease cup Tin snips Many other types
Hammers
Ball peen hammerEngineers hammerSoft facedRubber mallet
Hammers
Hammers
Wrenches
Open ends Box end
Wrenches
Wrenches
Other Types of Wrenches
Adjustable end wrench (Crescent wrench)
Open end-box
More Wrenches
Flare nut wrenches
Socket Wrenches
Socket wrenches comein sets that are classifiedby their drive size. Threedrive sizes are commonlyused in the automotive trade. ¼”, 3/8”, ½”
Socket Wrench Drivers
RatchetSpeederNut driverBreaker barT-handle
Sockets
Hex size # of points on hex
Deep & shallow sockets Drive size
Specialty Sockets
Impact & Standard Socket
Impact socketsSpark plug socketsUniversal socketsO2 sensor socket4 & 8 point sockets
Socket Wrench Accessories
ExtensionsScrewdriver ends
Specialty Hand Tools
Magnet, Pick-up tool,Valve lifter tool, oilfilter wrench, brakeSpoon, ring expander,mirror tool.
Ring compressor, Pullers: damper,slide bar, pitmanarm, wheel andbattery terminal.
CUTTING TOOLS
Hack saws Files Chisels Taps & Dies Drills Grinders Da Torch
Hacksaws
Use to saw through metal.
Needs a special blade depending on thickness of metal.
Blades come in 18, 24, or 32 teeth per inch.
Files
Files are used much like a saw.
They only cut when you push.
For removing small amounts of metal.
Many types with funny names.
Chisels
Used with a hammer to cut cut through metal.
Tends to be crude but is effective in certain situations.
Threading Tools
Cut threads Taps cut internal
threads. Dies cut external
threads. Used in automotive
service to repair threads.
Drills
3/8” drill the most common for general automotive work.
Powered both electrically and pneumatically.
Drill press available.
Oxy-Acetylene Torch
Compressed gas type torch using oxygen and acetylene.
Flame over 4000 degrees F.
Used to cut metal or heat nuts and bolts for easy removal.
Grinding Equipment
Pedestal Grinder
Valve grinding equipment
POWER TOOLS
Pneumatic tools Hydraulic power tools Electrically powered tools
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
Floor jacks Lifts
CLEANING EQUIPMENT
Solvent tank using mineral spirits. Immersion cleaner using very harsh
chemicals. Steam cleaner. Sand blaster. Wire brushes & scrapers.
Solvent Tank
Uses mineralspirits as a solvent.Used on oily andgreasy parts.Use gloves for thesolvent is harsh onskin.Don’t put any otherfluids in the tank.
Immersion Cleaner
Very harsh solvent. Clean carburetor parts,
pistons and other parts with burnt and varnish like deposits.
MEASURING TOOLS
Mechanical measuring tools Fluid measuring tools Electrical measuring tools
MEASURING TOOLS
MEASURING TOOLS
MEASURING TOOLS
MEASURING TOOLS
MEASURING TOOLS
