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An adjustable wrench used for turning soft iron pipes and fittings with a rounded surface.
The design of the adjustable jaw allows it to
lock in the frame, such that any forward pressure on the handle tends to pull the jaws tighter together.

2.
Used to tighten and cut zip ties

3.
Also called cable ties; used like a belt to secure ducting, and in many other fastening applications

4.
Used to measure HVAC/R pressures and saturated temperatures within a closed-system to evaluate or troubleshoot system's operation.
The gauge set is the most frequently used item when it comes to refrigerant or pressure. The hoses are color coded to connect to the appropriate lines for refrigerant testing.

5.
An adjustable wrench is a wrench with a 'jaw' of adjustable width, allowing it to be used with different sizes of fastener head (nut, bolt, etc.).

6.
A tool with many uses, in general cutting open boxes and packages, cutting through tape, strap, etc.

7.
A tool used to provide grip and mechanical advantage in applying torque to turn objects—usually rotary fasteners, such as nuts and bolts—or keep them from turning.
One open end and one closed end with points to grip corners of a bolt or nut. Some feature ratcheting ends.

8.
Used for cutting duct board and flexible duct.
The stainless steel blade is dual-sided: 1-serrated and 1-regular.

9.
An electronic measuring instrument that combines several measurement functions in one unit. A typical HVAC multimeter can measure voltage, current, resistance, and micro-farads.

10.
A power tool designed to deliver high torque output. Used to drive screws.
Generally not used for drilling holes.

11.
A length of electric cord that permits the use of an appliance at some distance from a fixed socket.

12.
Needle-nose pliers, (also known as pointy-nose pliers, long-nose pliers, pinch-nose pliers or snipe-nose pliers) are both cutting and holding pliers used to bend, re-position material and snip wire.

13.
Used to find roof pitch, mark angles and guide saw cuts.
A quick saw guide for cutting 45- and 90-degree angles.

14.
Used for removing insulation from wire. Also used for cutting wire. Generally not used to grab or turn anything.

15.
Phillips screwdrivers come in several standard sizes, ranging from tiny (#000) to large (#4).
The most commonly found size is the #2, used for common household and office applications. The second most common is the #1, which fits small electronic devices.

16.
A simple tool that is essential in the construction industry. It is used to make sure that correct measurements are taken when measuring the elevation or the grade of an area. Provides accurate readings on the correct horizontal level, and some of them give an accurate vertical level as well.

17.
A hand tool comprising a grasping device and sharp-edged wheels forced inward by screw pressure that cut into the pipe as the tool is rotated.

18.
Snips, also known as shears, are hand tools used to cut sheet metal and other tough webs.
Snips are designed to make right, left, or straight cuts.

19.
Used to make a flared or bell shaped ending on a tube so that it can be gripped between the male part of the fitting and the nut. A flared connection on copper tubing offers a type of connection that requires no solder or flame.

20.
One side of the handle includes a bolt that is used to adjust the spacing of the jaws, the other side of the handle (especially in larger models) often includes a lever to push the two sides of the handles apart to unlock the pliers. 'Mole' and 'Vise-Grip' are trade names of different brands of locking pliers.

21.
A power tool with a rotating cutting tip or reciprocating hammer or chisel, used for making holes.

22.
The Shop-Vac has a powerful motor that sucks up things through a large sized hose into a large canister. It has no belts or rotating brushes that get entangled with carpet strands. The Shop-Vac picks up dry and wet materials.

23.
A tool with a large, flat, often metal head, attached to a handle. The size of its head allows It to apply more force than other hammers of similar size.

24.
A screwdriver with interchangeable tips to quickly and easily switch between Phillips head and straight blade screwdriver.

25.
Used as a hands-free flashlight.

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