Chapter 2 Tools & Measuring Instruments TOOLS Hand tools Measuring tools Cutting tools Power...

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