Hand tools are fairly simple tools which you use with your hands, and which are usually not powered by an engine. Some examples of hand equipment are hammers, spanners, pliers, screwdrivers and chisels. Hand equipment is generally less dangerous than power tools.

Hand-tool is very essential for day-to-day jobs. They have been used by humans since ancient times to complete various useful tasks.

Hand-tool is of different types and can be used for any kind of work. Some tools are used for a specific job and some of them are specific. So, if you need quality outcomes in your work, it is very critical to understand their creation and proper utilization. Because a lack of understanding can also result in accidents and mistakes.

Right use and precision are more important than speed of work while using hand equipment. So, based on the type of work that needs to be done, a craftsman needs to pick out the right kind of tools. He must be privy to the right tool for the task. In any other case, the excellent performance of labour will go through.

Different groups of Hand tools are:-

• Laying out the tools – measuring tools
• Striking tools – hammers, and sledges
• Metal cutting tools – files, drills, reamers, etc.
• Holding tools – Pliers and clamps·
• Sharpening and grinding tools

Hand tools are of different types and can be used for any kind of work. Some tools are versatile and some of them are specifically used for a specific job.

Types of Hand tools

1. Carpentry Tools
2. Cutting Tools
3. Alenkey (Hexkey)
4. Masoners
5. Meter
6. Plier
7. Screw Drivers
8. Tool Bag & Tool Box
9. Wrench