This document discusses hand tools that plumbers commonly use. It identifies over 30 specific tools, including levels, tape measures, screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, hammers, saws, chisels, and specialty tools for tasks like cutting and bending copper piping. It emphasizes that hand tools are manually operated, less expensive than power tools, and still important for completing plumbing jobs. Personal protective equipment is recommended when using all tools.

2.  After completing this chapter, the student
should be able to:
◦ Identify and describe the hand tools the plumber
commonly uses.
◦ Use hand tools in a safe and appropriate manner.
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3.  Plumbing tools fall under one of two
categories:
◦ Hand tools
◦ Power tools
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4.  Manually operated.
 Not as expensive as power tools.
 Equally important in completing a task or
project.
 Most employers expect a plumber to have
basic hand tools when being considered for
employment.
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5.  A level is one of the most important tools in a plumber’s
toolbox.
 A level has tubes partially filled with colored liquid leaving a
trapped air bubble.
 Some levels have a dimensional feature that can be used for
measuring distances.
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6.  There are numerous makes and models of
tape measures.
 They vary in blade width and length.
 The retractable type with a pocket clip is the
most common.
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7.  The framing square is a tool for laying out
angles.
 It has two edges that form a 90 angle.
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8.  Screwdrivers are available in many lengths
and shank diameters.
 Phillips and slotted head types are two used
by plumbers.
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9.  Pliers are available in various styles.
 The most common type has angled and
grooved jaws.
 Most pliers used in the plumbing trade have
cushion grip handles.
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10.  Adjustable wrenches are available in various
sizes.
 Some have a cushioned grip.
 Their jaw opening is adjustable and smooth.
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11.  Pipe wrenches have grooved jaws designed to
provide grip for working with metal piping
systems.
 The two most common sizes are 18” and 24”.
 All pipe wrenches have an adjustment range
for various pipe or fitting sizes.
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12.  Numerous hammer types are available with
different heads, claws, and weights.
 For a plumber, the type of claw is the most
important factor regarding the selection of a
hammer.
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13.  Can be used to cut both ABS and PVC pipe.
 Available in short and long blade styles.
 Their cutting teeth are closer together than a
wood-cutting saw and farther apart than a
metal-cutting saw.
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14.  Various designs available.
 Range in pricing and size.
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15.  This versatile tool is designed to cut through
metal.
 Numerous blade types are available with
various numbers of teeth per inch.
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16.  Wood chisels are typically used for notching
and splitting pieces of wood boards.
 Chisels used for chipping concrete have a
blunter cutting edge than wood chisels and
are called cold chisels.
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17.  Has a spring-loaded swivel head.
 Used to install and remove securing nuts of a
faucet and water supply connections in
confined spaces.
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18.  Copper cutters use metal rollers and a cutting
wheel to rotate around the pipe as a manual
handle is turned clockwise to advance the
cutting wheel through the pipe.
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19.  A flaring tool flares the end of soft copper
tubing, creating a 45-degree angle to mate
with a compatible brass flared fitting.
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20.  A copper tubing bender is used to create
bends in copper tube.
 It is useful for tight spaces and for achieving
a professional appearance.
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21.  Provides an accurate method of establishing a
vertical point of reference to a lower work
area from an upper work area.
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22.  This faucet Handle/Compression
Sleeve Puller is designed to quickly and easily
remove seized faucet handles from the valve.
Arms easily adjusts to remove both small and
large handles.
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23.  It is used to making thread in out side of pipe.
 It comes in different size.
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24.  It is used to making thread in inside of pipe.
 It comes in different size
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25.  A hex key, Allen key or Allen wrench is a tool used to drive bolts and screws
with hexagonal sockets in their heads.
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26.  It is used for breaking up earth, digging
small holes, especially for planting and
weeding, mixing in fertilizer or other
additives, and transferring plants to pots.
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27.  Mechanically operated.
 expensive than power tools
 Equally important in completing a task or
project.
 Most employers expect a plumber to have
basic machine tools when being considered
for employment.
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28.  A drilling machine, called a drill press, is used to
cut holes into or through metal, wood, or other
materials. Drilling machines use a drilling tool that
has cutting edges at its point.
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29.  Grinding machines are cutting tools, shearing small pieces of
material from the stock.
 Grinders and grinding machines use an abrasive that is
bonded to a wheel, belt or disc to remove material and
improve surface finish.
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30.  A demolition hammer is a powerful tool meant to break down large
walls made of concrete. There are a variety of sizes and styles that
you can purchase. A demolition hammer is not just meant to use on
walls but can be used on any material that is thick, bulky and solid.
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31.  Recommended personal protection
equipment:
◦ Eye protection
◦ Face protection
◦ Hand protection
◦ Knee protection
◦ Foot protection
◦ Inhalation protection
◦ First aid kit
◦ Head protection
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32.  Hand tools are required to install various
aspects of a plumbing system.
 A plumber may be responsible for purchasing
hand tools.
 Specialty hand tools are required more for
repair than for new installation work.
 Everyone on a job site is responsible for
safety.
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33.  Thank you
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