| A | B |
| Socket wrench | Also called ratchet |
| Socket | Attaches to ratchet |
| Linesman pliers | Also called Kleins |
| Open end wrench | Has different sizes on each end |
| Combination wrench | Has open end and box end |
| Needle nose pliers | Has long thin tip for handling wire |
| Adjustable wrench | Also called Crescent wrench |
| Adjustable pliers | Also called Channellocks |
| Sheet metal shears | Used to cut thin metal |
| Hex key | used to turn allen screws |
| Mallet | Also called Rubber faced hammer |
| Ball peen hammer | Also calle plumbers hammer |
| Slip joint pliers | Also called Common pliers |
| Locking pliers | Also called Vice-grips |
| Diagonal pliers | Used to cut wire |
| Phillips screwdriver | Used to turn Phillips head screws |
| Flat blade screwdriver | Used to turn slotted screws |
| Nutdriver | Usually used to turn sheet meatal screws |
| Square | Used to ensure 90° corners |