- Adjustable wrench: A wrench with a movable jaw that can be adjusted to fit different sizes of nuts and bolts.
- Awl: A pointed tool used for making holes or marking wood and other materials.
- Backsaw: A fine-toothed saw used for making precise cuts, often in woodworking.
- Ball-peen hammer: A hammer with a rounded end used for shaping metal.
- Bar clamp: A long clamp with adjustable jaws used for securing objects during glue-ups or repairs.
- Caulk: A waterproof filler and sealant used to seal gaps and joints.
- Chalk line: A tool used to create straight lines on surfaces, often used in carpentry and masonry.
- Circular saw: A power saw with a rotating blade used for making straight cuts in wood and other materials.
- Claw hammer: A hammer with a flat striking surface and a curved claw for removing nails.
- Combination square: A measuring tool with a metal ruler and an adjustable square head, used for marking and checking right angles.
- Coping saw: A thin-bladed saw used for intricate curved cuts, often in woodworking.
- Crowbar: A heavy metal bar with a curved end, used for leverage and prying.
- Drywall: Construction material used for interior walls and ceilings.
- Duct tape: Strong adhesive tape used for temporary repairs and various applications.
- Extension cord: A flexible electrical cord used to extend the reach of power tools.
- Framing hammer: A heavy-duty hammer with a straight claw, used for framing and heavy carpentry work.
- Glue gun: A tool that heats and dispenses adhesive glue sticks for bonding materials.
- Hacksaw: A saw with a fine-toothed blade used for cutting metal and plastic pipes.
- Hole saw: A cylindrical saw used for cutting large holes in wood, drywall, and other materials.
- Impact driver: A power tool used to drive screws and fasteners with high torque and efficiency.
- Jigsaw: A power tool with a reciprocating blade used for curved and irregular cuts in wood, metal, and plastic.
- Level: A tool used to determine if a surface is horizontal (level) or vertical (plumb).
- Locking pliers: Pliers with an adjustable locking mechanism used for gripping and holding objects tightly.
- Lumber: Wood that has been cut and prepared for use in construction and carpentry.
- Mallet: A hammer with a large, often rubber or wooden head, used for striking without damaging the surface.
- Measuring tape: A flexible tape used for measuring distances and dimensions.
- Miter saw: A power saw used for making accurate crosscuts and miter cuts in wood and other materials.
- Needle-nose pliers: Pliers with long, narrow jaws for gripping and manipulating small objects and wires.
- Oscillating tool: A versatile power tool with a vibrating blade used for cutting, sanding, and scraping.
- Paint roller: A tool used to apply paint quickly and evenly on large surfaces.
- Pencil: Used for marking measurements and guidelines on various materials.
- Pipe wrench: A wrench with serrated jaws used for gripping and turning pipes and fittings.
- Plumb bob: A weighted object suspended from a string to establish a vertical reference line (plumb line).
- Putty knife: A flat tool with a flexible blade used for applying and scraping off putty, paint, and other materials.
- Router: A power tool used for hollowing out areas in hard materials like wood or plastic.
- Safety goggles: Protective eyewear worn to protect eyes from debris and hazards.
- Sanding block: A handheld tool with a flat surface used for sanding wood and other materials.
- Screwdriver: A tool used for turning screws, available in various types (flathead, Phillips, Torx, etc.).
- Socket wrench: A wrench with interchangeable sockets used for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts.
- Stud finder: A handheld device used to locate framing studs behind walls.
- Tape measure: A flexible ruler used for measuring distances and dimensions.
- Utility knife: A retractable knife used for cutting various materials, including cardboard, drywall, and insulation.
- Vise: A clamping tool attached to a workbench for holding materials securely during work.
- Voltmeter: A device used to measure electrical voltage.
- Wet/dry vacuum: A vacuum cleaner designed to handle both dry debris and liquids.
- Wire stripper: A tool used to remove insulation from electrical wires.
- Wood glue: Adhesive specifically designed for bonding wood surfaces.
- Workbench: A sturdy table used as a workspace for various projects and repairs.
- Adjustable pliers: Pliers with an adjustable jaw size, often used for gripping and turning nuts and bolts.
- Angle grinder: A power tool used for cutting and grinding metal and other materials.
- Belt sander: A power tool with a continuous loop of sandpaper used for smoothing and shaping wood and metal.
- Bolt cutter: Heavy-duty scissors used for cutting bolts, chains, and padlocks.
- C-clamp: A clamp with a C-shaped frame and adjustable screw used for securing objects during repairs and welding.
- Chisel: A tool with a sharp blade used for carving, cutting, and shaping wood, stone, or metal.
- Combination pliers: Pliers with a cutting edge and gripping jaws, used for various tasks in electrical and mechanical work.
- Cordless drill: A portable drill powered by rechargeable batteries, used for drilling holes and driving screws.
- Dowel: A cylindrical rod used for joining pieces of wood together, often with glue.
- Electrical tape: Insulating tape used to protect electrical wires and connections.
- Fiberglass insulation: Insulating material made from fine glass fibers, used to regulate temperature and soundproof spaces.
- Fluorescent light fixture: A type of light fixture that uses fluorescent tubes for illumination.
- Gloves: Protective handwear worn to prevent injury and provide grip during construction and repair work.
- Grout: A material used for filling gaps between tiles, often cement-based.
- Hack saw: A fine-toothed saw used for cutting metal and plastic pipes.
- Hammer: A tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for driving in nails and breaking things apart.
- Hand saw: A manual saw with a toothed blade for cutting wood or metal by hand.
- Hoe: A gardening tool with a thin, flat blade attached at a right angle to a long handle, used for weeding, breaking up soil, and edging garden beds.
- Level: A device for establishing a horizontal line or plane by means of a bubble in a liquid that shows adjustment to the horizontal by movement to the center of a slightly bowed glass tube.
- Line level: A small spirit level suspended on a line so as to indicate whether the line is horizontal or vertical.
- Machete: A large, heavy knife with a broad blade, used as an implement for cutting and chopping.
- Mallet: A hammer with a large, usually wooden head, used especially for hitting a chisel.
- Masonry chisel: A chisel with a cutting edge that is used in the dressing of stone.
- Nail: A thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener.
- Nippers: A tool used for gripping and cutting wire, nails, etc.
- Nut: A small lump or a piece of coal that is very hard to break and that is stuck to the surface of a nut or a nut.
- Pad saw: A small saw with a narrow blade, used in cutting out small pieces of wood or other materials.
- Paint roller: A tool used for spreading paint evenly over a surface.
- Paint scraper: A tool used for scraping off old paint from surfaces before repainting.
- Pipe wrench: A tool used for turning pipes and fittings.
- Plane: A tool used for shaping wood by removing thin layers of material.
- Pliers: A tool used for gripping, twisting, or cutting wires and other materials.
- Plumb bob: A tool used to determine if something is perfectly vertical.
- Plumb line: A cord with a weight at the end used to check the vertical alignment of structures.
- Putty knife: A tool used for applying and smoothing putty or other materials.
- Router: A tool used for hollowing out an area in a piece of wood or other material.
- Saw: A tool used for cutting wood or other materials.
- Screwdriver: A tool used for turning screws.
- Screws: A type of fastener used to hold materials together.
- Sledgehammer: A large heavy hammer used for heavy-duty tasks like breaking up concrete.
- Socket wrench: A type of wrench that fits over a nut or bolt head.
- Spade: A tool used for digging.
- Spirit level: A tool used for determining whether a surface is horizontal or vertical.
- Square: A tool used for measuring and marking right angles.
- Staple gun: A tool used for driving staples into wood or other materials.
- Stud finder: A tool used for locating studs behind walls.
- Tape measure: A flexible ruler used for measuring.
- Utility knife: A knife used for cutting materials like drywall or carpet.
- Vice grips: A type of locking pliers used for gripping.
- Wall anchors: Devices used to provide support for screws in materials that are too weak to hold them.
- Wire cutters: Tools used for cutting wires.
- Wood glue: Glue used for bonding pieces of wood together.
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