Title: Select appropriate hand tools.
Course: Industrial Maintenance Technology I (13203-I) > Section: Demonstrating Mechanical Skill with Hand and Power Tools

The identification, selection, and use of hand tools must be appropriate for a given application. Consideration must be given to the selection of tools available, safety, and quality of work being performed. Tools should include

- hammers of various types
- screwdrivers for various applications, including torx, square, and hex drive tools
- ratchets & sockets (metric and standard, shallow & deep, various drive sizes)
- drive tools
- impact tools
- pliers of all sizes and descriptions
- vise grip tools
- plumbing wrenches
- specialty tools.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are consequences of selecting an inappropriate tool for a job?
- When is it necessary to use metric tools? Standard tools?
- What safety issues should be considered when selecting tools?