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Hand Tools

 A hand tool is a tool that is worked with both motor and hand. Categories of hand tools include torque wrenches, pliers, cutters, files, striking tools, struck or hammered tools, screwdrivers, vises, clamps, drillers, nuts, bolts etc. Examples of Hand Tools Hand saws of various sizes chisels & gouges marking gauges screwdrivers pliers planes of assorted sizes and types, shaves, scrapers, etc. squares (try or a combination) micrometers (thank you, dead uncle, Jack,) hammers, mallets, sleds, axes, hatchets Drill braces, Breast drills paint scrapers, putty knives, palette knives, drywall knives. Wrenches, Box end, crescent, socket, others. These are the examples that occur to me off the top of my head and are used in the cabinet making and joinery trades. It’s not exhaustive by any means. How to choose the best brands? Most people will say Stanley and that might be true, Stanley Hand Tools is the best quality tools when it comes to DURABILITY. Unless you are a professional or us...