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Hand Tools List

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1. **Stating the problem:** We need to list 10 categories of hand tools. Then, for each category, list 5 tools with their use and a description of their diagram (since drawing diagrams is not possible here, we'll describe them verbally). 2. **Listing 10 categories of hand tools:** - Cutting Tools - Striking Tools - Holding Tools - Measuring Tools - Fastening Tools - Prying Tools - Shaping Tools - Screwdriving Tools - Marking Tools - Grinding and Polishing Tools 3. **For each category, listing 5 tools with use and diagram description:** **Cutting Tools:** - Hacksaw: Used for cutting metal pipes. Diagram: A frame holding a fine tooth blade. - Utility Knife: Used for cutting cardboard or plastic. Diagram: Small handle with a retractable blade. - Scissors: Used for cutting paper or fabric. Diagram: Two pivoted blades. - Chisel: Used for carving or cutting wood. Diagram: Metal blade with a beveled end and wooden handle. - Snips: Used for cutting sheet metal. Diagram: Scissor-like handles with short blades. **Striking Tools:** - Hammer: Used for driving nails. Diagram: A head attached to a handle. - Mallet: Used to strike without damaging surface. Diagram: Wooden or rubber head on a handle. - Sledgehammer: Used for heavy demolition. Diagram: Large heavy head and long handle. - Ball Peen Hammer: Used in metalwork shaping. Diagram: One flat head and one rounded head. - Tack Hammer: Used for upholstery work. Diagram: Light hammer with magnetic head. **Holding Tools:** - Pliers: Used for gripping objects. Diagram: Two pivoted arms with flat gripping surfaces. - Locking Pliers: Can lock onto objects. Diagram: Similar to pliers with adjustable locking mechanism. - Vise: Used to hold work stationary. Diagram: Clamp with screw mechanism. - Tweezers: Used for small object holding. Diagram: Two thin arms pinched together. - Clamps: Used to hold items tightly. Diagram: Adjustable jaws connected by a screw. **Measuring Tools:** - Tape Measure: Used to measure length. Diagram: Coiled metal strip in casing. - Ruler: Used for linear measurement. Diagram: Flat straight edge with markings. - Caliper: Measures internal, external dimensions. Diagram: Two adjustable arms with scale. - Square: For marking right angles. Diagram: L-shaped tool with a long and short arm. - Level: Checks horizontality or verticality. Diagram: Rectangular tool with bubble vial. **Fastening Tools:** - Screwdriver: Used to drive screws. Diagram: Handle with metal shaft and tip. - Nut Driver: Used for hex nuts. Diagram: Handle with socket end. - Wrench: Used to tighten bolts. Diagram: Open-ended or ring-shaped adjustable jaw. - Allen Key: Drives hex screws. Diagram: L-shaped hexagonal bar. - Pliers (for bending wire): Also used in fastening. Diagram: See holding tools. **Prying Tools:** - Crowbar: Used for prying apart objects. Diagram: Long metal bar with curved ends. - Flat Pry Bar: Used for opening small gaps. Diagram: Flat thin metal bar with angled ends. - Nail Puller: Used to pull nails. Diagram: Claw-shaped end with handle. - Putty Knife: Used to scrape or apply materials. Diagram: Flat broad blade with handle. - Spudger: Used for prying electronics. Diagram: Thin flat or pointed tool. **Shaping Tools:** - File: Used for smoothing surfaces. Diagram: Flat or round with rough surface and handle. - Rasp: Coarse file for wood shaping. Diagram: Similar to file but with larger teeth. - Plane: Used to shave wood. Diagram: Flat-bottomed with a blade and handle. - Wire Brush: Cleans or shapes metal. Diagram: Brush with stiff metallic bristles. - Chisels: See cutting tools. **Screwdriving Tools:** - Flathead Screwdriver: Drives flat slot screws. Diagram: Flat tip. - Phillips Screwdriver: Drives cross slot screws. Diagram: Cross-shaped tip. - Precision Screwdrivers: Small for electronics. Diagram: Small handle and thin shaft. - Ratcheting Screwdriver: Turns in one direction. Diagram: Handle with ratchet mechanism. - Impact Driver: Delivers high torque. Diagram: Heavy-duty handle with rotating tip. **Marking Tools:** - Pencil: Marks on wood or paper. Diagram: Wooden cylinder with graphite core. - Marking Gauge: Marks parallel lines. Diagram: Sliding fence with marking pin. - Scratch Awl: Marks or punctures surfaces. Diagram: Pointed metal rod with handle. - Chalk Line: Marks straight lines. Diagram: Reel with chalked string. - Scriber: Marks metal. Diagram: Sharp pointed metal rod. **Grinding and Polishing Tools:** - Sandpaper: Abrasive paper for smoothing. Diagram: Sheets with rough surface. - Hand Grinder: Rotating abrasive tool. Diagram: Motorized handheld device. - Wire Brush: See shaping tools. - Buffing Wheel: Polishes surfaces. Diagram: Soft circular wheel. - Files: See shaping tools. **Final summary:** We have listed 10 categories of hand tools, each with 5 example tools, their uses, and verbal descriptions of their diagrams since drawings cannot be presented here.