Engineering tools

​Engineering tools and equipment

​Pliers are a hand tool used to hold objects firmly, possibly developed from tongs used to handle hot metal

Pliers​

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A screwdriver is a tool, manual or powered, used for turning screws

​​Screwdriver

A punch is a tool used to indent or create a hole through a hard surface.

Drift and punch​

Hand Tools That Should Be In Every Engineers Toolbox

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What is an essential piece of equipment for an engineer or anyone that likes a bit of DIY at home. They are used for tightening and loosening fixings.

• Spanner Set

• Screwdriver Set

• Pliers Set

• Pipe Grips

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What is used to undo and tighten fixings that have hex heads. You will find hex heads on lots of equipment both in industry and even in items that are used around the home

• Spanner Set

• Screwdriver Set

• Pliers Set

• Pipe Grips

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What is used to grip items/components firmly. They are essential when carrying out tasks where you need a solid grip and also long-nosed pliers can be used to grip components in small, unreachable areas

• Spanner Set

• Screwdriver Set

• Pliers Set

• Pipe Grips