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Chain Wrench

Chain Wrench

A pipe wrench used for tightening and loosening odd-shaped objects, such as pipes and square objects. Has an adjustable chain that wraps around...

 
Circular Level

Circular Level

Circular in shape, this tool is used for leveling flat surfaces over a 360 degree plane, such as table tops and appliances. Also called...

 
Clamp Vise

Clamp Vise

Is a combination fixed and portable vise, featuring a bottom clamp for easy attachment to workbenches, sawhorses or tables. The best choice for...

 
Clutch-Head Screwdriver

Clutch-Head Screwdriver

Tips have four points of contact. It locks into the screw head when turned counter-clock-wise. The driver is unlocked by turning it in the...

 
Cold Chisel

Cold Chisel

Also comes in a variety of styles, including flat (the most widely used), cape, diamond-point and round-nose. A cold chisel should be used only...

 
Combination Snips

Combination Snips

More versatile than regular snips. Used for straight and moderately irregular cuts in either direction. Range in size from 7” to 16” in...

 
Combination Square3

Combination Square

Has a grooved blade and head that can be adjusted (by loosening the thumbscrew) to many locations along the 12” blade to provide different...

 
Combination Wrench

Combination Wrench

Has a box and an open end on opposite sides of the same wrench. Both ends are usually the same size. Used for working on machinery and is the...

 
Keyhole Saw

Compass or Keyhole Saw

Cuts curved or straight-sided holes. Saw blades are narrow, tapered nearly to a point to fit into most spaces. Blades come in three or four...

 
Concrete Edger

Concrete Edger

Tool that produces a radius at the edge of a concrete slab to minimize...

 
 
 


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