New Mexico FFA

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New Mexico FFA

• Agricultural Mechanics
• Career Development Event
• General Shop

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Adjustable Wrench

• Used to loosen or tighten hexagon and square
  nuts. This wrench adjusts to fit a variety of
  sizes.

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Air Pressure Hose

• A thick wall small diameter hose that carries
  compressed air from the tank or piping to the
  tool.

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Air Pressure-Type Grease Gun

• Used to supply high volumes of grease at high
  pressures.

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Airless Spray Gun

• A spray gun that may be used without the need for
  compressed air to propel the paint.

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All Thread Rod

• A metal rod (usually 36 long)threaded from one
  end to the other, generally cut to a specific
  length.

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Allen or Setscrew Wrench

• A piece of hexagon stock with a 90 degree angle
  on one end that is used to tighten or loosen
  female, hexagon, hollow type set screws.

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Anvil

• Used to shape, bend, rivet, or cut steel. This
  tool provides a hard surface for hammering.

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Aviation Tin Snips

• Used to cut compound curves and intricate designs
  out of thin sheet metal.

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Double Bit Axe

• Has 2 cutting edges. Used also to cut small
  trees, trim trees, and logs, and trimming tops.

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Single Bit Axe

• Used for building and construction work. This
  tool has a single cutting edge and one flat edge.

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Hand Axe

• Used for cutting small limbs and brush and
  sharpening stakes. The tool has one sharp edge
  and one flat edge for driving stakes.

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Ball Pein or Machinst Hammer

• Has various uses by the mechanic or machinist.
  The hammer has a round crowned hammering face at
  one end and a fall at the other.

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Barrel Bolt

• Generally used as a latch mechanism to keep doors
  closed.

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Bench Brush

• Used to clean benches, stools, and machinery.

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Blacksmiths Hammer

• Used to work and mold hot and cold metal. The end
  has a blunt wedge shape at one end and the
  hammering surface at the other end is square.

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Bolt Clipper or Cutter

• Used to cut bolts, round stock, reinforcing bar,
  wire and chain.

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Bolt Snap

• Used to attach chain, latch doors etc.

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Box End Wrench

• Used to tighten or loosen hex head nuts and
  bolts, completely surrounds the nut which will
  lessen slippage.

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C Clamp

• Used for clamping wood when gluing and holding
  metal in position while tacking or welding.

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Cape Chisel

• Used for cutting keyways and grooves because it
  has a narrower cutting edge than the flat chisel.

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Center Punch

• Used to ream holes at a taper for tapered pins on
  farm machinery equipment.

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Chain Hoist

• A device used to lift heavy objects by working an
  endless chain through two or more chain sheaves.

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Chuck Key

• Used to tighten the gear type chuck for a drill
  or drill press.

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Clevis or Shackle

• Used to fasten an implement or material to
  various objects such as a draw bar or to a cable
  for pulling.

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Closed S Hook

• Generally used to connect two items such as chain
  where the S is permanently closed.

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Combination End Wrench

• Widely used tool and is popular because the
  wrench has the advantage of having both the open
  and box end on the same wrench.

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Come-Along

• Used to hoist and pull objects.

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Crow Bar

• Used for moving stones and prying where leverage
  is required. The tool has a taper on one end and
  a blunt chisel on the other end, and is 4-5 ft.
  long.

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Cup Brush

• Used for cleaning corrosion/rust from metal.

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Die
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Die Stock
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Tap and Die Set
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Disc Grinder

• Used to remove slag burrs and smooth welds on
  large metal surfaces.

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Dividers

• Commonly used to transfer a specific measurement
  from one surface to another.

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File Card

• Small brush with wire bristles used to clean the
  teeth of files.

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Double Cut File

• Used to remove metal faster than single cut
  files. A double cut file produces a rough
  surface and requires heavy pressure when filing.

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Single Cut File

• Is usually used to produce a smooth surface
  finish. Light pressure should be used when
  filing with the single-cut file.

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Half RoundFile

• Used to remove metal or wood inside large holes
  and on concave circular surfaces.

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Round File

• Used to remove metal or wood from holes.

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Taper or Three Square File

• Used for sharpening hand saws.

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Hose Clamp

• Device used to secure hoses to their fittings.

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Wire Hose Clamp

• A wire clamp used to attach hoses to radiators or
  engine water pumps.

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Hydraulic Jack

• Low setting jack generally used indoors where it
  can be easily moved.

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Mending Brace

• Small rigid metal strap with pre drilled holes
  that are used to attach/splice materials together.

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Measuring Wheel

• Used to measure linear distance between two
  points.

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Mixing Paddle

• Used to stir paint or other liquids with an
  electric drill.

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Nibbler

• Used to cut light gauge metals, especially useful
  when cutting curves or arcs.

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Nut Driver

• Used to turn small hex nuts and bolts, faster and
  easier than a wrench.

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Offset Screwdriver

• Used where space is restricted and the screw is
  difficult to reach. Bits are available in
  standard or phillips types.

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Open End Wrench

• Used on all types of farm machinery and
  equipment. The two open ends are different sizes.

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Open S Hook

• Used to attach chain or cable to a hook of some
  type. It is generally used where the chain may
  need to be removed.

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Outside Calipers

• Like the inside calipers, outside calipers need
  to be used with a measuring instrument. The tool
  is used to measure outside diameters.

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Paint Brush

• Used to spread paint.

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Paint Guide

• Used when painting with a brush to control the
  flow of paint. Useful around door and window
  frames.

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Phillips Screwdriver

• Used to drive or remove cross or x-slotted screws.

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Pillow Block

• A bearing bolted in place to support a rotating
  shaft.

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Pin Punch

• A long straight shank punch, used to drive small
  pins, bolts, and keys out.

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Pipe Bender

• Can be adapted to bend various sizes and gauges
  of pipe.

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Pipe Wrench

• Generally used to hold pipe and pipe fittings in
  place to either tighten or loosen fittings.

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Plumb Bob

• Used to determine a point directly below another
  point or establishing a plumb line for masonry
  construction.

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Diagonal Pliers

• Used to cut all types of soft wire and pulling
  cotter pins from slotted nuts. These pliers have
  curved handles that are lap joined with the
  cutting edge at an angle to permit the pliers to
  cut flush with the work surface.

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Fencing Pliers

• Used to cut fencing, nail staples, pull staples,
  and stretching wire.

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Lineman or Electricians Pliers

• Used primarily for electrical work. The tool has
  the diagonal cutting edges as well as the blunt
  gripping end for twisting wire.

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Battery Pliers

• Used to remove nuts off the battery terminal
  clamps.

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Long Nose Pliers

• Often called needle nose pliers long, slender
  jaws make it possible to work where space is
  limited. Some are available with jaws that are
  capable of cutting soft wire with straight or
  curved jaws.

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Multi-Groove Pliers

• Used for holding parts. The jaws are adjustable
  for gripping larger diameter objects.

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Pliers - Slip Joint Combination

• Used for cutting soft wire as well as holding
  various stocks, nails, and wire. Slip joint
  allows jaws to open wider for gripping larger
  diameter work.

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Pop Rivet

• Used to fasten sheet metal parts together when
  blind fastening is required. The rivets are
  available in a variety of lengths and diameters.

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Pop Rivet Tool

• Tool used specifically to install pop rivets.

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Portable Air Tank

• Used to transport compressed air to an area where
  needed.

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Portable Air Compressor

• Use to provde compressed air for painting,
  cleaning and other jobs.

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Portable Electric Drill

• Used to drill holes where a drill press cannot be
  used.

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Post Anchor

• A U shaped metal bracket used to attach a post
  to a deck.

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Protective Face Shields

• Provides protection from injurious sparks and
  rays. Covers the entire face.

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Protractor

• A measuring device used to measure and establish
  angles.

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Pry or Fitting Bar

• Used for prying and helpful in aligning bolt
  holes. The tool has one tapered end and one
  flat, curved hook end.

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Putty Knife

• Variety of uses such as applying putty and
  removing paint and gaskets etc.

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Quick Coupler

• Commonly used to connect air hoses to pneumatic
  tools.

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Quick Link

• Chain link with a threaded nut that is used to
  connect two pieces of chain, cord or rope
  together.

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Quick Snap

• A snap ring quite commonly used on the end of a
  rope.

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Ratchet Handle

• Used with sockets and extension bars to allow
  short back and forth movement of the handle
  without removing socket from fastener. It is
  reversible which provides drive in either
  direction.

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Ratchet Load binder

• Ratcheting device that provides tension of two
  chains to secure a load.

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Ratchet Straps

• Light weight nylon straps with a ratchet end used
  to tie down loads on trailers and trucks.

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Ratchet Wrenches

• Used in the place of regular wrenches where space
  permits rapid movement.

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Reciprocating Saw

• Can be used to cut a wide variety of materials.
  Useful in confined areas.

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Reciprocating Saw Blades

• Blades for reciprocating saws. Assorted blades
  cut a variety of materials.

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Repair Link or Lap Link

• Used to repair chain and attach rings or hooks to
  the chain.

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Respirator or Breathing Filter

• Used when painting to prevent injurious fumes
  from entering the lungs.

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Roller Chain Link

• A repair/connection link for connection of drive
  links in machinery.

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Rope Thimble

• Provides protection for the eye when using rope
  or cable.

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Sash Brush

• A tapered paint brush used to paint around frames
  and along trim.

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Screw Extractor or Ezy Out

• Used to remove broken screws or studs.

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Self Piercing Screws

• Used to attach light gauge metal to backing.
  Variety of drive heads available.

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Set Screw

• Small flat head screws often used on pulleys and
  shafts where a head is not desirable.

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Sledge Hammer

• Used for heavy hammering, such as driving stakes,
  chisels, and punches.

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Sleeve Anchor

• Threaded barrel as the bolt tightens it expands
  the barrel against the wall board.

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Slide Bar Handle

• Used with sockets for tightening or loosening
  bolts or nuts. The tool can slide from a L to
  a T shape.

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Snap Link

• Designed to clip one piece of rope to another.

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Snap Ring

• Fits into a groove cut on the end of a shaft, or
  inside a hollow shaft. Holds washers and
  retaining rings in place.

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Snap Ring Pliers

• Used to expand snap rings for removal or
  installation.

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Snap-On or Zerk Grease Fitting

• Very common grease fitting on automobiles,
  tractors and machinery. Used to apply grease
  under high pressure on wearing parts.

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Socket

• Comes in 6, 8, 12 point. Used with an
  extension bar or with ratchet alone for loosening
  or tightening bolts and nuts.

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Socket Adapter

• Used to convert from one size socket drive to
  another size socket drive.

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Speed Handle
Attaches to a standard or universal joint socket,
and gives a full swing that speeds up work.
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Spray Gun

• Used to spray primer and paint on all types of
  equipment and machinery shop projects, household
  items, etc.

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Square Drive Screws

• Offer more resistance to stripping out the head
  compared to a regular screw.

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Standard Screwdriver

• Used on straight slotted screw heads. This tool
  is available in a variety of sizes.

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Staple Gun

• Used to install staples quickly and easily.

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Dremel Tool

• Used for a variety of grinding and sanding
  purposes. Can be used on metal and wood surfaces.

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Drift Punch

• A taper shanked punch that is used to drive keys,
  pins, bolts, and rivets. It is also used for
  alignment of parts.

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Drill Gauge

• Used to measure the diameter of a drill bit.

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Drill Press Vise

• Used to hold work stationary while drilling holes
  with a drill press. Bolt the vise to the drill
  table for best results and safety.

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Drive Pin Anchor

• Insert into a pre drilled hole, strike the head
  with a hammer to expand the anchor.

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Expansion/ Adjustable Reamer

• Used for precision reaming of piston pin bores,
  king pin bushing, valve stem guides.

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Extension Bar

• Used to give working clearance between the socket
  and ratchet.

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Exterior Deck Screw

• A coarse thread self tapping screw designed for
  use in structural lumber.

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Eye Protection

• Used to protect the workers eyes while working
  in a shop to prevent eye injury.

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Fence Wire Stretcher

• Used to stretch a variety of fencing materials.

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Filter

• Used to remove foreign matter from paint and
  primer before using it in spray guns.

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Finishing Disc

• Used to buff and polish metal surfaces prior to
  painting.

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Flat/Cold Chisel

• Used for general cutting and chipping work.

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Flex Handle

• Used with a socket, this tool provides greater
  leverage when tightening or loosening nuts and
  bolts.

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Flex or Universal Joint Socket

• Used in confined areas and consist of a socket
  and universal joint in one tool.

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Galvanized Hanger Strap

• Light weight strap pre drilled, comes in a roll,
  used to attach a variety of materials to one
  another.

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Grab Hook

• Used to catch and fasten on a chain link.

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Grinding Disc

• Used on an angle grinder for removing burrs,
  slag, and cleaning up welds.

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Hack Saw

• Used to cut bolts, tubing, pipe, and chain.

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Hand Level

• Used like the surveying instrument for laying out
  contours and grades. The hand level is used in
  determining elevation differences and checking
  levels of various forms.

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Hearing Protection

• Provide protection against loud noises that can
  damage your hearing.

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High Lift Jack

• Used to lift vehicles and machinery for repairs.

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Hitch Pin

• Inserted through a hitch on an implement to
  attach it to a bumper or draw bar.

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Hitch Pin Clip

• Inserted through a hitch pin so that it does no
  come loose releasing the implement.

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Impact Wrench

• A tool that is either electric or air powered
  (pneumatic) that tightens or loosens nuts and
  bolts.

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Inside Calipers

• Used for measuring bores or holes.

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Corner Brace

• An L shaped brace used to reinforce a corner.

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Jack Stand

• Used to support vehicles and equipment for long
  periods of time. Safer than using a jack.

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Lever-Jawed Wrench

• This adjustable tool is used for a variety of
  jobs that require enormous amounts gripping
  strength. The adjustable tool locks and holds
  until the adjustable jaw is released with the
  lever.

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Lever-Type Grease Gun

• Most common grease gun used to supply grease at
  high pressures.

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Lift Arm Pin

• The spindle used in a three point hitch to attach
  implements to a tractor.

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Linch Pin

• A pin inserted through a shaft or metal plate to
  secure items in place.

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Load or Chain Binder

• Also called boomer. The tool is used to secure
  loads with the use of a chain.

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Log Chain

• Used in many chores for lifting and pulling
  objects. The chain usually has a grab hook and a
  slip hook.

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Low Pressure High Volume Spray Gun

• A spray gun where the paint canister is locate
  above the nozzle, generally requires less
  compressed air.

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Machinists Vise

• Used to hold work for tapping and threading,
  drilling, and various other applications. The
  size is determined by the width of the jaws.

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Mallet or Soft Headed Hammer

• Used when damage to the material or surface is
  undesirable. Mallets are available with either
  brass, plastic, wood, rubber, or leather heads.

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Star Drive Screws

• Allows greater rotation force when tightening
  compared to slotted or Phillips head screws.

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Star Tool

• Used to tighten star screws.

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Straight Shank Twist Drill

• Used to drill holes in metal. The shank is
  straight and can be used in all types of drills
  with a standard chuck.

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Surveyors Steel Tape

• Commonly referred to as a chain, it is used for
  making measurements while surveying. Surveying
  steel tapes are most common in a 100 ft. length

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Surveying Instrument

• A surveying tool used for laying out contours
  determining elevation differences, laying out
  grades, and checking level of various
  construction forms.

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Surveying Rod

• Used to determine differences in elevations by
  reading the graduations which are commonly feet,
  tenths, and hundredths of a foot.

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Surveying Tripod

• Used in conjunction with the surveying instrument.

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Tap Wrench

• Hold the bolt or pipe tap and serves as a handle
  when threading by hand.

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Taper Reamer

• Used to ream holes at a taper for tapered pins.

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Tapered Shank Twist Drill

• Used to bore holes in metal. The tool looks like
  the straight shank twist drill except for the
  tapered shank.

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Tapper Screw/Tap Con

• Generally blue in color inserted into a pre
  drilled hole in concrete for anchoring purposes.

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Roll Pin

• A sleeve like pin used to align and attach two
  pieces of machinery.

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Roll Pin Punch

• A punch specifically designed for the removal of
  Roll Pins.

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Tin Snips

• Standard tin snips are used to cut straight lines
  or large outside curves on sheet metal up to 22
  gauge.

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Toothed Lock Washers

• May have external or internal teeth, designed to
  maintain tension when tightened.

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Tow Chain

• Used to tow vehicles and machinery and secure
  loads with the use of chain binder. The chain
  has grab hooks on both ends.

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Turn Buckle

• Used to take up slack and tighten cable, rod, or
  chain.

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Twist Link Chain

• Links are twisted slightly to provide a smooth
  chain and widely used for small animal leashes.

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U Bolt

• Used to attach axles to trailers, attach round
  stock to a flat surfaces.

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Universal Joint

• Used with a socket and extension bar to make work
  possible in confined areas.

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Utility Knife

• Used to cut and trim a variety of thin materials.

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V Belt

• Used to convey power from a drive pulley to an
  implement.

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Wedge Bolt

• Used to anchor items to concrete where a shallow
  hold is desired.

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Wheel Dressing Tool

• Used to square and clean stationary grinder
  wheels.

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Wire Brush Disc

• Can be used to clean metal surfaces prior to
  painting.

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Wire Chain

• A light inexpensive chain used to hang light
  weight objects.

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Wire Lock Pin

• Metal pin with an attached wire loop that is
  pulled over the end to keep it in place.

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Wire Rope Clamp

• Used to clamp two cables together or for clamping
  a loop in one end of the cable.

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Wire Rope

• Also called cable, used to lift, tow, lower, or
  move objects.

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Tinners Hammer

• Used when working with rivets and sheet metal.

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Steel Rule or Bench Rule

• A common rule used in metal working for laying
  out measurements and marking straight lines.

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Prick Punch

• Used for marking gauge metals. The shaft tapers
  more than a center punch.

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Single/Double Sheave Blocks

• Used with cable or rope to lift, lower, move, or
  change directions of travel.

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Bottoming Tap

• Used to complete threads in blind holes. The
  tool cuts female threads and should be used after
  the taper and plug tap have been used to start
  the threads.

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Plug Tap

• Used to continue cutting female threads in a
  blind hole after threads are started with the
  taper tap.

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Taper Tap

• A taper tap is the first tap used when starting
  threads in a blind hole.

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Portable Power Washer

• Useful for cleaning equipment and shop areas.

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Push Broom

• Floor cleaning.

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Tape Measure

• Used for layout work and measuring straight or
  curved surfaces.