Introduction To Agriculture Mechanics
General Shop Tools
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CCSS.ELALiteracy.RST.9‐10.4 Determine the meaning of symbols, key
terms, and other domain‐specific words and phrases as they are
used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades
9–10 texts and topics.
CCSS.ELALiteracy.RST.9‐10.7 Translate quantitative or technical
information expressed in words in a text into visual form (e.g., a table
or chart) and translate information expressed visually or mathematically
(e.g., in an equation) into words.
CCSS.ELALiteracy.RST.11‐12.9 Synthesize information from a range
of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations) into a coherent
understanding of a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving
conflicting information when possible.
Air Pressure Hose
• A thick wall small diameter hose that
carries compressed air from the tank or
piping to the tool.
Air PressureType Grease
Gun
•Used to supply high volumes of grease at
high pressures.
Airless Spray Gun
• A spray gun that may be used without the
need for compressed air to propel the
paint.
All Thread Rod
• A metal rod (usually 36” long)threaded
from one end to the other, generally cut to
a specific length.
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.
Anvil
•Used to shape, bend, rivet, or cut steel.
This tool provides a hard surface for
hammering.
Aviation Tin Snips
• Used to cut compound curves and intricate
designs out of thin sheet metal.
Double Bit Axe
•Has 2 cutting edges. Used also to cut small
trees, trim trees, and logs, and trimming
tops.
Single Bit Axe
•Used for building and construction work.
This tool has a single cutting edge and one
flat edge.
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.
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.
Barrel Bolt
• Generally used as a latch mechanism to
keep doors closed.
Bench Brush
•Used to clean benches, stools, and
machinery.
Blacksmith’s
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.
Bolt Clipper or
Cutter
•Used to cut bolts, round stock, reinforcing
bar, wire and chain.
Bolt Snap
• Used to attach chain, latch doors etc.
Box End Wrench
• Used to tighten or loosen hex head nuts
and bolts, completely surrounds the nut
which will lessen slippage.
“C” Clamp
•Used for clamping wood when gluing and
holding metal in position while tacking or
welding.
Cape Chisel
•Used for cutting keyways and grooves
because it has a narrower cutting edge than
the flat chisel.
Center Punch
When struck with a hammer it leaves small
indentation where a drill bit will catch and
start a hole when drilling in metal.
Chain Hoist
•A device used to lift heavy objects by
working an endless chain through two or
more chain sheaves.
Chuck Key
•Used to tighten the gear type chuck for a
drill or drill press.
Clevis or
Shackle
•Used to fasten an implement or material to
various objects such as a draw bar or to a
cable for pulling.
Closed “S” Hook
• Generally used to connect two items such
as chain where the S is permanently
closed.
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.
Come-Along
•Used to hoist and pull objects.
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.
Cup Brush
• Used for cleaning corrosion/rust from
metal.
Die
Die Stock
Tap and Die Set
Disc Grinder
•Used to remove slag burrs and smooth welds on large
metal surfaces.
Dividers
•Commonly used to transfer a specific
measurement from one surface to another.
File Card
•Small brush with wire bristles used to clean
the teeth of files.
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.
Single Cut File
•Is usually used to produce a smooth
surface finish. Light pressure should be
used when filing with the single-cut file.
Half RoundFile
•Used to remove metal or wood inside large
holes and on concave circular surfaces.
Round File
•Used to remove metal or wood from holes.
Taper or Three Square File
• Used for sharpening hand saws.
Hose Clamp
•Device used to secure hoses to their
fittings.
Wire Hose Clamp
• A wire clamp used to attach hoses to
radiators or engine water pumps.
Hydraulic Jack
•Low setting jack generally used indoors where it can be
easily moved.
Mending Brace
• Small rigid metal strap with pre drilled
holes that are used to attach/splice
materials together.
Measuring Wheel
• Used to measure linear distance between
two points.
Mixing Paddle
• Used to stir paint or other liquids with an
electric drill.
Nibbler
•Used to cut light gauge metals, especially useful when
cutting curves or arcs.
Nut Driver
• Used to turn small hex nuts and bolts,
faster and easier than a wrench.
Offset
Screwdriver
•Used where space is restricted and the screw is difficult to
reach. Bits are available in standard or phillips types.
Open End
Wrench
•Used on all types of farm machinery and equipment. The
two open ends are different sizes.
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.
Outside Calipers
•Like the inside calipers, outside calipers
need to be used with a measuring
instrument. The tool is used to measure
outside diameters.
Paint Brush
•Used to spread paint.
Paint Guide
•Used when painting with a brush to control the flow of
paint. Useful around door and window frames.
Phillips
Screwdriver
•Used to drive or remove cross or x-slotted screws.
Pillow Block
• A bearing bolted in place to support a
rotating shaft.
Pin Punch
•A long straight shank punch, used to drive small pins,
bolts, and keys out.
Pipe Bender
•Can be adapted to bend various sizes and gauges of pipe.
Pipe Wrench
• Generally used to hold pipe and pipe
fittings in place to either tighten or loosen
fittings.
Plumb Bob
•Used to determine a point directly below
another point or establishing a plumb line for
masonry construction.
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.
Fencing Pliers
•Used to cut fencing, nail staples, pull
staples, and stretching wire.
Lineman or
Electrician’s
Pliers
•Used primarily for electrical work. The tool
has the diagonal cutting edges as well as
the blunt gripping end for twisting wire.
Battery Pliers
•Used to remove nuts off the battery terminal
clamps.
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.
Multi-Groove
Pliers
•Used for holding parts. The jaws are adjustable for
gripping larger diameter objects.
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.
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.
Pop Rivet Tool
•Tool used specifically to install pop rivets.
Portable Air
Tank
•Used to transport compressed air to an area where
needed.
Portable Air Compressor
• Use to provde compressed air for painting,
cleaning and other jobs.
Portable Electric
Drill
•Used to drill holes where a drill press
cannot be used.
Post Anchor
• A “ U” shaped metal bracket used to
attach a post to a deck.
Protective Face
Shields
•Provides protection from injurious sparks and rays.
Covers the entire face.
Protractor
•A measuring device used to measure and
establish angles.
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.
Putty Knife
• Variety of uses such as applying putty and
removing paint and gaskets etc.
Quick Coupler
• Commonly used to connect air hoses to
pneumatic tools.
Quick Link
• Chain link with a threaded nut that is used
to connect two pieces of chain, cord or
rope together.
Quick Snap
• A snap ring quite commonly used on the
end of a rope.
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.
Ratchet Load binder
• Ratcheting device that provides tension of
two chains to secure a load.
Ratchet Straps
• Light weight nylon straps with a ratchet
end used to tie down loads on trailers and
trucks.
Ratchet Wrenches
• Used in the place of regular wrenches
where space permits rapid movement.
Reciprocating
Saw
•Can be used to cut a wide variety of materials. Useful in
confined areas.
Reciprocating Saw Blades
• Blades for reciprocating saws. Assorted
blades cut a variety of materials.
Repair Link or
Lap Link
•Used to repair chain and attach rings or
hooks to the chain.
Respirator or
Breathing Filter
•Used when painting to prevent injurious
fumes from entering the lungs.
Roller Chain Link
• A repair/connection link for connection of
drive links in machinery.
Rope Thimble
•Provides protection for the eye when using
rope or cable.
Sash Brush
•A tapered paint brush used to paint around frames and
along trim.
Screw Extractor
or Ezy Out
•Used to remove broken screws or studs.
Self Piercing Screws
• Used to attach light gauge metal to
backing. Variety of drive heads available.
Set Screw
• Small flat head screws often used on
pulleys and shafts where a head is not
desirable.
Sledge Hammer
•Used for heavy hammering, such as driving
stakes, chisels, and punches.
Sleeve Anchor
• Threaded barrel as the bolt tightens it
expands the barrel against the wall board.
Slide Bar
Handle
•Used with sockets for tightening or loosening bolts or nuts.
The tool can slide from a “L” to a “T” shape.
Snap Link
• Designed to clip one piece of rope to
another.
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.
Snap Ring Pliers
• Used to expand snap rings for removal or
installation.
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.
Socket
•Comes in 6, 8, & 12 point. Used with an extension bar or
with ratchet alone for loosening or tightening bolts and
nuts.
Socket Adapter
•Used to convert from one size socket drive to another size
socket drive.
Speed Handle
Attaches to a standard or universal joint socket, and gives
a full swing that speeds up work.
Spray Gun
•Used to spray primer and paint on all types
of equipment and machinery shop projects,
household items, etc.
Square Drive Screws
• Offer more resistance to stripping out the
head compared to a regular screw.
Standard
Screwdriver
•Used on straight slotted screw heads. This tool is
available in a variety of sizes.
Staple Gun
•Used to install staples quickly and easily.
Dremel Tool
•Used for a variety of grinding and sanding purposes. Can
be used on metal and wood surfaces.
Drift Punch
•A taper shanked punch that is used to drive keys, pins,
bolts, and rivets. It is also used for alignment of parts.
Drill Gauge
• Used to measure the diameter of a drill bit.
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.
Drive Pin Anchor
• Insert into a pre drilled hole, strike the
head with a hammer to expand the
anchor.
Expansion/
Adjustable
Reamer
•Used for precision reaming of piston pin bores, king pin
bushing, valve stem guides.
Extension Bar
•Used to give working clearance between the socket and
ratchet.
Exterior Deck Screw
• A coarse thread self tapping screw
designed for use in structural lumber.
Eye Protection
•Used to protect the worker’s eyes while
working in a shop to prevent eye injury.
Fence Wire Stretcher
• Used to stretch a variety of fencing
materials.
Filter
•Used to remove foreign matter from paint
and primer before using it in spray guns.
Finishing Disc
•Used to buff and polish metal surfaces prior to painting.
Flat/Cold Chisel
•Used for general cutting and chipping work.
Flex Handle
•Used with a socket, this tool provides greater leverage
when tightening or loosening nuts and bolts.
Flex or
Universal Joint
Socket
•Used in confined areas and consist of a socket and
universal joint in one tool.
Galvanized Hanger Strap
• Light weight strap pre drilled, comes in a
roll, used to attach a variety of materials to
one another.
Grab Hook
•Used to catch and fasten on a chain link.
Grinding Disc
•Used on an angle grinder for removing burrs, slag, and
cleaning up welds.
Hack Saw
•Used to cut bolts, tubing, pipe, and chain.
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.
Hearing
Protection
•Provide protection against loud noises that can damage
your hearing.
High Lift Jack
•Used to lift vehicles and machinery for repairs.
Hitch Pin
• Inserted through a hitch on an implement
to attach it to a bumper or draw bar.
Hitch Pin Clip
• Inserted through a hitch pin so that it does
no come loose releasing the implement.
Impact Wrench
•A tool that is either electric or air powered (pneumatic) that
tightens or loosens nuts and bolts.
Inside Calipers
•Used for measuring bores or holes.
Corner Brace
• An “L” shaped brace used to reinforce a
corner.
Jack Stand
•Used to support vehicles and equipment for long periods
of time. Safer than using a jack.
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.
Lever-Type
Grease Gun
•Most common grease gun used to supply
grease at high pressures.
Lift Arm Pin
• The spindle used in a three point hitch to
attach implements to a tractor.
Linch Pin
• A pin inserted through a shaft or metal
plate to secure items in place.
Load or Chain
Binder
•Also called boomer. The tool is used to
secure loads with the use of a chain.
Log Chain
•Used in many chores for lifting and pulling
objects. The chain usually has a grab hook
and a slip hook.
Low Pressure High Volume
Spray Gun
• A spray gun where the paint canister is
locate above the nozzle, generally
requires less compressed air.
Machinist’s Vise
•Used to hold work for tapping and
threading, drilling, and various other
applications. The size is determined by the
width of the jaws.
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.
Star Drive Screws
• Allows greater rotation force when
tightening compared to slotted or Phillips
head screws.
Star Tool
• Used to tighten star screws.
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.
Surveyor’s 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
Surveying
Instrument
•A surveying tool used for laying out
contours determining elevation differences,
laying out grades, and checking level of
various construction forms.
Surveying Rod
•Used to determine differences in elevations
by reading the graduations which are
commonly feet, tenths, and hundredths of a
foot.
Surveying Tripod
• Used in conjunction with the surveying
instrument.
Tap Wrench
•Hold the bolt or pipe tap and serves as a handle when
threading by hand.
Taper Reamer
•Used to ream holes at a taper for tapered
pins.
Tapered Shank
Twist Drill
•Used to bore holes in metal. The tool looks
like the straight shank twist drill except for
the tapered shank.
Tapper Screw/Tap Con
• Generally blue in color inserted into a pre
drilled hole in concrete for anchoring
purposes.
Roll Pin
• A sleeve like pin used to align and attach
two pieces of machinery.
Roll Pin Punch
• A punch specifically designed for the
removal of “Roll Pins”.
Tin Snips
•Standard tin snips are used to cut straight
lines or large outside curves on sheet metal
up to 22 gauge.
Toothed Lock Washers
• May have external or internal teeth,
designed to maintain tension when
tightened.
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.
Turn Buckle
•Used to take up slack and tighten cable,
rod, or chain.
Twist Link Chain
•Links are twisted slightly to provide a
smooth chain and widely used for small
animal leashes.
“U” Bolt
• Used to attach axles to trailers, attach
round stock to a flat surfaces.
Universal Joint
•Used with a socket and extension bar to make work
possible in confined areas.
Utility Knife
•Used to cut and trim a variety of thin materials.
“V” Belt
• Used to convey power from a drive pulley
to an implement.
Wedge Bolt
• Used to anchor items to concrete where a
shallow hold is desired.
Wheel Dressing
Tool
•Used to square and clean stationary grinder wheels.
Wire Brush Disc
•Can be used to clean metal surfaces prior to painting.
Wire Chain
•A light inexpensive chain used to hang light
weight objects.
Wire Lock Pin
• Metal pin with an attached wire loop that is
pulled over the end to keep it in place.
Wire Rope
Clamp
•Used to clamp two cables together or for
clamping a loop in one end of the cable.
Wire Rope
•Also called cable, used to lift, tow, lower, or
move objects.
Tinner’s
Hammer
•Used when working with rivets and sheet
metal.
Steel Rule or
Bench Rule
•A common rule used in metal working for
laying out measurements and marking
straight lines.
Prick Punch
•Used for marking gauge metals. The shaft
tapers more than a center punch.
Single/Double
Sheave Blocks
•Used with cable or rope to lift, lower, move,
or change directions of travel.
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.
Plug Tap
•Used to continue cutting female threads in a blind hole
after threads are started with the taper tap.
Taper Tap
• A taper tap is the first tap used when
starting threads in a blind hole.
Portable Power
Washer
•Useful for cleaning equipment and shop areas.
Push Broom
•Floor cleaning.
Tape Measure
•Used for layout work and measuring
straight or curved surfaces.
The End!