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Socket Wrenches
-Round metal sleeve with a square opening in one end for insertion of a handle, for the purpose of
tightening or loosening a nut or bolt
-Available in 6- and 12-point openings
socket handles
Provides the means to turn the socket using many different types of handles
Ratchet
Used for speed and convenience in places where a full turn cannot be made
Hinge Handle
Longest and strongest socket handle used to break torque on a nut or bolt
What is a sliding T-bar used for?
To break torque by positioning the drive head along the sliding bar
How is a sliding T-bar used?
In a similar fashion as a hinged handle, the drive head can be positioned anywhere along the sliding
bar
Speed Handle
Used for speed and convenience where a full turn of the handle can be made
What are extensions used for?
Extensions are made in various drive sizes and lengths to allow access to fasteners in recessed areas.
What are universals used for?
Universals allow access to nuts or bolts from various angles.
What are adapters used for?
Adapters increase or decrease drive sizes on sockets, extensions, and handles.
What is a Crow Foot?
An open-end wrench head used with a socket handle that can reach fittings that don't allow access for
sockets
How is a Crow Foot used?
It is used for tightening and loosening fittings on plumbing or limited access applications
, open and box end wrench
Provides the best option for loosening and tightening fasteners allowing more force to be applied
without damaging ratcheting mechanism
What is the purpose of an Adjustable Jaw Wrench?
Allows for adjustment to different sized fastener heads instead of being restricted to one size
When should you use an Adjustable Jaw Wrench?
When the correct size open/boxed-end wrench or socket is not available
Hex Wrench
An L-shaped, six-sided wrench used to remove and/or install hex head (internal wrenching) bolts and
screws
What are screwdrivers used for?
Driving or removing screws with slotted, recessed, or special heads
How should you match the screwdriver to the screw head?
Ensure the tip fits the slot of the screw head
What is the proper use of screwdrivers?
Using them for driving or removing screws, not for prying, punching, chiseling, scoring, or scraping
What is a Flat-Tip screwdriver used for?
Fasteners with a common slotted head
What type of screwdriver is a Phillips?
Used on fasteners with cross-slots
What is a Hi-Torque Tip screwdriver?
A flat tip screwdriver with rounded edges like the edge of coins, used for applying higher removal and
installation torque
What is an Offset screwdriver?
Utilized a 90 degree bend at both ends of the blade to allow access to places where space is limited
What is a Torque Set screwdriver similar to?
Cross tips
How does the design of Torque Set screwdriver tips differ from cross tips?
Edges of the tips offset
What advantage does the design of Torque Set screwdriver tips offer?
Allows for higher installation and removal torque
Correct Answers Verified | Updated
2024/2025
Socket Wrenches
-Round metal sleeve with a square opening in one end for insertion of a handle, for the purpose of
tightening or loosening a nut or bolt
-Available in 6- and 12-point openings
socket handles
Provides the means to turn the socket using many different types of handles
Ratchet
Used for speed and convenience in places where a full turn cannot be made
Hinge Handle
Longest and strongest socket handle used to break torque on a nut or bolt
What is a sliding T-bar used for?
To break torque by positioning the drive head along the sliding bar
How is a sliding T-bar used?
In a similar fashion as a hinged handle, the drive head can be positioned anywhere along the sliding
bar
Speed Handle
Used for speed and convenience where a full turn of the handle can be made
What are extensions used for?
Extensions are made in various drive sizes and lengths to allow access to fasteners in recessed areas.
What are universals used for?
Universals allow access to nuts or bolts from various angles.
What are adapters used for?
Adapters increase or decrease drive sizes on sockets, extensions, and handles.
What is a Crow Foot?
An open-end wrench head used with a socket handle that can reach fittings that don't allow access for
sockets
How is a Crow Foot used?
It is used for tightening and loosening fittings on plumbing or limited access applications
, open and box end wrench
Provides the best option for loosening and tightening fasteners allowing more force to be applied
without damaging ratcheting mechanism
What is the purpose of an Adjustable Jaw Wrench?
Allows for adjustment to different sized fastener heads instead of being restricted to one size
When should you use an Adjustable Jaw Wrench?
When the correct size open/boxed-end wrench or socket is not available
Hex Wrench
An L-shaped, six-sided wrench used to remove and/or install hex head (internal wrenching) bolts and
screws
What are screwdrivers used for?
Driving or removing screws with slotted, recessed, or special heads
How should you match the screwdriver to the screw head?
Ensure the tip fits the slot of the screw head
What is the proper use of screwdrivers?
Using them for driving or removing screws, not for prying, punching, chiseling, scoring, or scraping
What is a Flat-Tip screwdriver used for?
Fasteners with a common slotted head
What type of screwdriver is a Phillips?
Used on fasteners with cross-slots
What is a Hi-Torque Tip screwdriver?
A flat tip screwdriver with rounded edges like the edge of coins, used for applying higher removal and
installation torque
What is an Offset screwdriver?
Utilized a 90 degree bend at both ends of the blade to allow access to places where space is limited
What is a Torque Set screwdriver similar to?
Cross tips
How does the design of Torque Set screwdriver tips differ from cross tips?
Edges of the tips offset
What advantage does the design of Torque Set screwdriver tips offer?
Allows for higher installation and removal torque
