3.
DRIVING TOOLS
O HAMMERS
1. Ball peen hammer is used for straightening bending and deforming
metals. It has two faces. One is flat in striking cold chisels and punches.
The other side the “peen” is rounded for bending and shaping metals. Ball
peen hammer generally has a wood or fiberglass handle measuring 10-16
inches long. Head weight ranges from 2-48 oz. A 20oz hammer is good for
general purpose.
2. Chipping hammer is used for removing slag on weld and
with two faces, the tapered from one side and round pointed on
the other side.
o Wrench is used for loosening and tightening
light and heavy nuts and bolts. There are different
kinds and sizes of wrenches designed according to
uses and functions.
Pipe Wrench
Adjustable Wrench
2. An open-ended wrench is one that is made to
fit one size of nut or bolt. This is the most
inexpensive type of wrench that is quite efficient in
ordinary situations.
Single-ended
1. Oxy acetylene wrench- A type of wrench used
for tightening hose and fitting connection on oxy-
acetylene unit.
Double-ended
3. A closed-end wrench is similar to a single
ended wrench, but as it entirely encloses a nut,
there is a little danger of the wrench slipping off
Single-ended the nut or the jaws spreading apart.
4. Socket wrench is a tool with a usually
interchangeable socket to fit over a nut or
bolt.
Double-ended
O SCREWDRIVER IS HAND TOOL THAT IS DESIGNED TO TURN SCREWS. THE
BLADE IS MADE OF STEEL, ATTACHED TO ONE END OF A WOODEN OR PLASTIC
HANDLE. THE OTHER END IS FLATTENED TO FIT SLOTS IN THE HEADS OF SCREWS
ON BOLTS. THE OTHER KINDS OF SCREW DRIVERS ARE CALLED A PHILLIPS SCREW
DRIVER AND HELICAL-RATCHET SCREW DRIVER.
Flattened
Phillips
Helical-ratchet
4. HOLDING TOOLS
Is a support device often used in the
manufacturing industry to securely position a
tool in a specific spot or orientation. This is
designed to support the framework, and helps
to ensure that all parts of the product are
uniform in size and specifications, and may
be used interchangeably.
Clamps are made of different sizes and appearance that are fitted to its purpose. These
devices have been designed to hold work securely which performing skills through grinding,
bending, fitting and cutting of metals. Some types of clamps and metal vises are:
1. Tool maker clamp is used for holding small
parts both at the bench and at the machine. This
tool is also known as a parallel clamp.
2. C-Clamp is an all-purpose clamp that is generally used for
all kinds of work.
3. Drill vise is a sturdy steel vise with movable
jaw that easily goes back or forth by raising the
handle.
4. MACHINIST VISE IS A WORK HOLDING TOOL FOR
MACHINING ACTIVITY .
5. Hand vise V block with clamp is used to hold
metal stocks for small machining
operation.
7. Tong is used to hold the metal to be forged and
must be held securely while working.
6. Vise Grip is a tool used to grip the stock tight
enough to hold the object.
8. Pliers are used for holding, cutting and twisting
wires. Slip joint
Long nose pliers pliers/Mechanical
pliers
Side cutting pliers Combination pliers