Hand Tools Part 2

By the end of this course you will be able to: Identify what is meant by slip-joint pliers and explain how pliers increase a person’s mechanical advantage Identify locking pliers parallel jaw pliers round-nose pliers and needle-nose pliers and list precautions for using these tools Define what is meant by cutting pliers and explain the function of snap-ring pliers Describe the difference between vises and clamps and list precautions for using these tools Define what a punch means and describe the design and use of prick punches center punches drift punches (drifts) pin punches alignment punches and hole (gasket) punches