Single-Handle Tools
Single-handle tools are tube-like tools measured by handle length and diameter. The diameter is the length of a straight line through the center of the handle. Two basic ways to grip handles are used when performing tasks with hand tools: "Pinch grips" and "power grips."
Pinch Grip: A pinch grip is a way of holding a hand tool with a smaller, narrower, handle using the thumb and fingertips.
This type of grip is typically used for tasks requiring precision and fine control, rather than force.
- Hand tools that require small, narrow handles:
- Precision screwdrivers
- Tweezers
- Needle-nose pliers
- Dental tools
- Small paintbrushes
Power Grip: A power grip is a way of holding a hand tool where the fingers and thumb wrap around a larger, wider handle, creating a strong and secure grip.
This type of grip allows for maximum force and control, making it ideal for forceful tasks that require significant strength and stability.
- Hand tools that require large, wide handles:
- Sledgehammers
- Axes
- Shovels
- Heavy-duty wrenches
- Pruning shears
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