
Mastering the craft of carpentry requires the appropriate tools to get the job done right. Essential carpentry fastening tools are the pieces of equipment professionals use to bind materials together and prevent movement. These help you insert and remove mechanical fasteners, such as nails, screws, and bolts, for a secured application. Carpentry tools have advanced with cordless nailers and staplers. There are also fundamental tools required to achieve carpentry projects. Learn about the most essential fastening tools for carpentry, the best fastening methods, and what function they serve in meeting your carpentry project goals.
Industrial Pliers
This is a hand tool that consists of two metal handles joined by a pivot. Pliers help you to firmly grasp materials and securely clamp objects. Pliers also permit you to manipulate items, such as electrical cables, that are challenging to do with your hands.
Regular Hammer
A regular hammer is a hand tool that consists of a handle with a weighted top. The handle is wood or fiberglass, and the weighted top is steel or rubber. The most common application for a hammer is to insert nails into wood, shape metal, or make woodwork adjustments.
Standard Wrench
Also called a spanner, a standard wrench is a tool that tightens or loosens fasteners like nuts and bolts. They come in various sizes to suit different applications. Wrenches have chrome plating to prevent corrosion and make cleaning between applications easy.
Hexagon Wrench
Also referred to as a hex key, a hexagon wrench consists of a hexagonal rod bent at a 90-degree angle for screwing purposes. The hex keys design resembles an L shape with two arms that are unequal in length. The hex key’s design also allows the tool to fit into uniform screw sockets and suit various carpentry applications.
Manual Screwdriver
This is a tool that has a plastic or wooden grip, steel shaft, and a shaped screw head. A screwdriver allows you to manually insert and remove screws. Screw heads come in various shapes to fit the recess on the head of a screw. The two most popular screw heads are the blade and crosshead types for carpentry work.