Tools

Steel Rule

Measuring straight lengths (basic ruler for metal).

Vernier Caliper

Measuring inside, outside, and depth very precisely.

Protractor / Bevel Protractor

Measuring angles.

Combination Square

Measuring/marking right angles and 45°.

Scriber

Scratching straight lines on metal (like a pencil for metal).

Divider

Drawing arcs/circles.

Prick Punch

Making small, light marks to guide drilling.

Center Punch

Making deeper marks at hole centers.

Straight Edge

Drawing long, straight lines.

Layout Dye

Coloring the surface so marks show up clearly.

Cold Chisel

Cutting/chipping metal.

Ball Peen Hammer

Striking chisels, shaping metal.

Hacksaw

Sawing metal.

Machinist Vise

Holding workpieces tightly.

Twist Drill / Drill Press / Hand Drill

Making holes.

Files

Smoothing edges/surfaces.

Reamers

Enlarging/smoothing drilled holes to exact size.

Taps

Cutting internal threads (inside a hole).

Dies

Cutting external threads (on a rod/bolt).

Tap Wrench

Holding taps when threading holes.

Pedestal Grinder

Grinding, sharpening, smoothing.

Anvil

Surface for hammering/shaping hot metal.

Sledgehammer

Heavy hammering.

Tongs

Holding hot metal.

Hand Bender / Bending Machine

Bending metal without heat.

Screwdrivers

Driving screws.

Wrenches

Turning nuts and bolts.

Welding Machine

Joining metals permanently.