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City Plumbing sells an amazing selection of hand tools suitable for both those in the trade and those looking to complete DIY tasks. With many variations of these tools types and specialised tools for various categories, hand tools are essential products when completing many projects.
Common Types of Hand Tools
Soldering & Brazing
- Soldering Iron: Used to melt solder, typically tin-lead alloy, to join electrical components or repair electronic circuits.
- Soldering Gun: A higher-powered tool for faster heating and melting solder.
- Soldering Paste/Flux: Cleans the metal surfaces and improves solder flow.
- Brazing Torch: Used to melt higher-temperature alloys for joining metals like copper or brass.
Wrenches & Spanners
- Adjustable Wrench: This can be adjusted to fit various nut and bolt sizes.
- Combination Wrench: Features both open-end and ring ends for better grip and access.
- Socket Wrench Set: Includes various sockets that fit onto a ratchet handle for increased torque.
- Spanner: Specifically designed for tightening or loosening nuts with specific shapes.
Sawing & Cutting
- Hacksaw: Used for cutting metal with a fine-toothed blade.
- Jigsaw: For intricate curves and cutting various materials like wood, metal, and plastic.
- Hand Saw: For general-purpose cutting of wood.
- Metal Shears: For cutting sheet metal.
Spirit Levels & Measuring
- Spirit Level: Determines if a surface is level or plumb (vertical).
- Measuring Tape: Used to measure distances accurately.
- Combination Square: Combines a square with a built-in level and rule.
Screwdrivers & Hex Keys
- Flathead Screwdriver: For slotted screws.
- Phillips-head Screwdriver: For screws with a cross-shaped head.
- Torx Screwdriver: For screws with a star-shaped head.
- Hex Keys (Allen Keys): For tightening or loosening bolts with hexagonal sockets.
Pliers & Cutters
- Combination Pliers: Versatile tool with gripping jaws and a cutting edge.
- Needle-nose Pliers: For precise gripping and bending.
- Wire Cutters: For cutting wire and small metal objects.
- Diagonal Cutters: For clean cuts on wires and small bolts.
Hammers
- Claw Hammer: For general-purpose tasks like driving nails and removing them.
- Mallet: For striking surfaces without marring them.
Chisels & Files
- Chisel: For shaping wood, metal, or stone by striking it with a hammer.
- File: For smoothing, shaping, and removing material from metal or wood.
Trowels
- Notched Trowel: For spreading adhesive evenly when tiling or plastering.
- Pointer Trowel: For mixing mortar and applying plaster.
Staple Guns
- Used to drive staples into various materials for fastening purposes.
What Types of Hand Tools Does City Plumbing Sell?
City Plumbing Supplies provides a huge selection of essential hand tools from product categories including soldering & brazing, wrenches & spanners, sawing & cutting, spirit levels & measuring, screwdrivers & hex keys, pliers & cutters, hammers, chisels & files, trowels and staple guns. Here you’ll also find some of the most highly respected brand names to choose from.
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