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Utility and Specialty Hand Tools

Snips, knives, clamps, masonry and drywall tools, angle finders and trade-specific hand tools outside the standard wrench-and-hammer aisles. 2,474 products from $0.60 to $2,428.99. Westward, Cleveland Golf, Miller Enterprises and more.

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Sorting specialty tools by the task they do

This catch-all category covers cutting, clamping, spreading and measuring tools. Snips and cutters are chosen by the material and direction of cut, clamps by opening and throat depth, drywall saws by points per inch, and masonry tools such as trowels and jointers by blade size and shape. Angle, pitch and slope locators belong with layout work and need a flat reference edge to read accurately.

Capacity and compatibility numbers worth reading

Specialty tools are often built around one size or connector. A heat-shrink tool names the tubing diameter it handles, such as 3/8 inch, a punch-down tool is made for a particular termination block, and a knife is tied to its own replacement blade shape. Treat the compatibility line as the primary specification, since a tool that almost fits tends to damage the material or the connector.

Material and edge quality decide how long a tool lasts. Carbon steel blades take and hold a keen edge but need a light oil film to resist rust, stainless resists corrosion, and carbide tips stay sharp on abrasive materials such as cement board and tile. Aluminum bodies keep weight down on levels and straightedges, while powder coating protects steel from moisture.

Questions about Utility and Specialty Hand Tools

How do I read the colors on aviation snips?
The handle color shows the cutting direction: red cuts left, green cuts right and yellow cuts straight. Stainless steel needs snips rated for it, and each model states the thickest sheet metal it can cut, usually as a gauge.
What do opening and throat depth mean on a clamp?
Opening is the maximum thickness the jaws can span, while throat depth is how far from the edge of the work the clamp can reach. A clamp with plenty of opening but a shallow throat will not reach a point set back from the edge, so check both numbers.
What does PPI mean on a drywall saw?
PPI is points per inch, the tooth density. A coarse saw of around 6 PPI cuts gypsum board quickly and clears dust, which suits jab cuts for outlets and openings. Finer teeth cut more slowly but leave a smoother edge, and thin-bladed saws flex if pushed hard.