1. Flashlight
   Safety glasses
2. Wrench Set
   Jumper cable

Good for working on any nuts and bolts of an automobile, the wrench set is a must-have for any mechanic. Wrenches typically come in both metric and standard sizes, to accommodate a multitude of vehicles.

1. Pencil
   Chisel
2. Router
   Drill press

Remember you'll need a hammer or mallet to hit the chise! This tool is useful for shaping or cutting materials such as wood or metal. Did you know that 'chisel' is also another way to say cheated or swindled?

1. Layout square
   Ear plugs
2. Hand knife
   Utility Knife

This knife is one of the best tools to have in your toolbox. Use it to trim shingles, cut vinyl flooring or drywall, scrape out grout and more!

1. Coping saw
   Chisel
2. Shop vac
   Pencil

What is this saw useful for? Use it for cutting curves in wood; its thin blade makes it easy to do so!

1. Step Ladder
   Claw Hammer
2. Allen Keys
   Pipe Cutter

A pipe cutter (also written as pipecutter) is a hand tool used to cut pipes and tubing. Depending on the type of material that makes the pipe, a pipe cutter can produce a faster and cleaner cut than would be achieved with a hacksaw.

1. Safety Goggles
   Ball-Peen Hammer
2. Caulking Gun
   Pipe Bending Spring

Safety Goggles protect the eyes and the area immediately surrounding them from injury due to splashing liquid, airborne dust, acid vapor and impact hazards. In terms of the impact resistance of their lenses and frames, safety goggles must conform to higher standards than those set for regular glasses.

1. Oil pump can
   Oil drip pan
2. Air compressor
   Headlamp

An air compressor can be used for many shop tasks. Whether you are using the compressor to power your pneumatic tools or simply inflating your car tire pressure, the compressor is vital to shop life. A compressor essentially uses electricity to take air and pressurize it in a metal cylinder, harnessing its energy.

1. Step Ladder
   Flat File
2. Vise-Grip Pliers
   Plunger

Step ladders are hinged in the middle, forming an inverted “V”. They remain at the set angle, thanks to the internal supporting frame incorporated in their design.

1. Jump starter
   Impact wrench
2. Vacuum bleeder
   Pliers

Never leave home without your jump starter! With a battery pack to power the unit, a jump starter can keep you from getting stranded. Be careful not to strain your back when picking it up - these babies can be a little heavy!

1. Miter gauge
   Band saw
2. Hammer
   Safety glasses

The hammer is another one of the best tools to have in your toolbox. Use it to hang up decor in your home, pull out undesired nails and even build a house!

1. Car jack
   Jack stand
2. Pliers
   Wire terminal crimper

Need to do some electrical work? A wire terminal crimper is the tool you need to make clean, proper electrical connections. Made in a multitude of gauges, the terminal crimper allows the user to crimp an electrical line and make solid electrical connections.

1. Hand trowel
   Hand cultivator
2. Pruner holster
   Axe

The classic tool for cutting wood or chopping down trees, the axe has a sharp metal head that slices into the wood like a knife into butter. The other end is a wooden or fiberglass handle that the user grips and swings. Make sure you spread your feet apart and practice basic safety when using this tool.

1. Car jack
   Pliers
2. Flexible funnel
   Wrench set

Used to grab items with a force greater than your hands can apply, pliers are made in many varieties. Whether you are using needle-nose, vise-grip, or channel-lock pliers, these handheld tools make sure you have the right grip.

1. Screwdriver
   Pencil
2. Sliding bevel
   Table saw

As the nail goes with the hammer, the screw goes with the screwdriver. Use this tool to remove screws; it comes in the manual form and in an electrical version.

1. PO Wrench
   Gasket Cutter
2. Flashlight
   Soil Pipe Cutter

Also called a torch, the flashlight was first patented in 1899. Within a few decades, the design was refined in terms of the light source and the batteries used. Flashlights then became popular (and essential) tools.

1. Leather gloves
   Block plane
2. Tool belt
   Tool box

This hand-held tool is small enough to maneuver in one hand and is powered by a person rather than a motor. Why choose this over the larger, motorized planers? The block plane is great for fine planing; use it for those areas for which the motorized plane is too big.

1. Finger ratchet
   Spark plug pliers
2. Torque wrench
   Laser thermometer

Not sure what that new burning smell is when you drive? A laser thermometer can help identify the troubled area by measuring the temperature of a given engine component. Every auto shop has one to help in diagnosing the internal problems a car may have.

1. Garden scissors
   Watering hose
2. Gutter wedges
   Snips

A hose is a great tool for getting precious water to your plants. Coming in variable lengths, it can also be used for clean-up jobs or keeping your puppy entertained!

1. Orbit sander
   Workbench
2. Moisture meter
   Radial arm saw

The orbit sander is named for the movements it makes -- small circles as it vibrates against, or sands, wood. Use this tool to make your wood super smooth.

1. Jointer
   Wood glue
2. Leather gloves
   Band saw

If you've ever considered, or even tried, wearing a pair of plastic, cotton or rubber gloves for woodworking, think again! There's a reason for the leather; it is durable and protects your skin from those sharp tools and splinters.

1. Machinist vise
   Hacksaw
2. Sockets
   Flashlight

A machinist vise is a great tool for firmly gripping material or parts when modifying or fixing things. The metal jaws are expandable to fit different sizes of material.

1. Shop pencil
   Tape measure
2. Palm sander
   Random orbital sander

Speaking of the #1 item on your back-to-school list, let's learn about the history of the pencil. In the mid-1500s, graphite was first used for writing. String was wrapped around these pieces of graphite to make it easier to write with. Germany was the first place to mass produce pencils in the 1600s.

1. Needle-Nose Pliers
   Cold Chisel
2. Box Cutter
   Hacksaw

As their name suggests, needle-nose pliers have long thin jaws. They are ideal for working in tight spaces and can be used for both cutting and holding.

1. Shop gloves
   Safety glasses
2. Multimeter
   Tape measure

A multimeter measures AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, as well as capacitance. This is a must have tool for any auto mechanic trying to diagnose an alternator or battery issue.

1. Screwdriver
   Step Ladder
2. PO Wrench
   Vise-Grip Pliers

Vise-Grip is the brand name of the first set of locking pliers ever invented (in 1924) and it has taken on generic use among tradesmen. Locking pliers are usually locked into position by use of a screw located in one handle.

1. Circular saw
   Combination square
2. Router
   Tape Measure

Make sure to have this tool with you, as it will save you from those pesky mis-measurements that create construction catastrophes. For those of you working on extra-large products, this tool comes in the 100-foot size!

1. Combination square
   Router
2. Dado
   Circular Saw

This tool is used to cut wood, although with a different blade, it may be used for cutting other materials. It has jagged teeth and is motorized, so make sure to have clothing, fingers and all other body parts away while in use!

1. Jigsaw
   Power drill
2. Router
   Palm sander

Have you ever wondered how wooden signs, cutting boards or decorative items get those straight, smooth lines and edges? The answer is with a router. Use this tool to route out letters, designs and more in wood.

1. Wrench
   Miter saw
2. Hand knife
   Jigsaw

In a woodworking context, jigsaw is not a game, but it does have a blade that could make those cuts on each puzzle piece! Unlike any other saw, the jigsaw is used for making highly intricate cuts.

1. Hacksaw
   Sockets
2. Tape measure
   Jack

Every auto mechanic has a jack. Generally hydraulic powered, the jack is used for getting a car off of the ground so someone can service it from underneath. Jacks come in many different load capacities, so make sure you have the right one for your application!

1. Twine
   Garden belt
2. Sprinkler
   Potting bench

Used for tying up plants to support stakes, twine is an essential gardening tool. Whether you are securing your start-up plants or reinforcing your fence, twine is key for your garden.

1. Flexible funnel
   Heat gun
2. Flexible magnet pickup
   Tire pressure gauge

A heat gun is great for fitting metal tubing together or stripping off undesired decals. Powered by electricity, the heat gun can be used by auto mechanics anywhere.

1. Plugs
   Gasket Cutter
2. Allen Keys
   Tape Measure

Some screws and bolts are made with a hexagonal recess in their heads and are fastened or loosened using an Allen key. The generic name is actually “hex key,” with “Allen” being the name of the most popular brand.

1. Sliding bevel
   Combination Square
2. Tool organizer
   Power drill

What is this tool capable of? The answer to that is arguably endless, so here are a just few things at which the combination square performs well. Use it to lay out joinery, set heights for bits and align your table saw.

1. Jack stand
   Auto ramp
2. Wrench
   Torque wrench

To get under a car or truck safely, a jack stand is a great tool. Cinder blocks are not going to provide you with the structural support of a jack stand. Stands are made of steel and can adjust to different heights to accommodate a multitude of vehicles.

1. Rasp
   Shop vac
2. Power Drill
   Safety glasses

The power drill is a popular tool for the garage and woodworking station alike. Use it to get screws into thick pieces of wood, to hang up heavy items, and more!

1. Flaring Tool Kit
   Ear Plugs
2. Soil Pipe Cutter
   Pipe Bending Spring

Sometimes written as one word (earplugs), these simple devices go a long way in protecting the wearer’s ears from loud noises and the entry of water, dust, wind and other foreign bodies. Ear plugs of various designs have been in use since ancient times.

1. Radial arm saw
   Miter saw
2. Compound miter saw
   File

Just like a nail file, the woodworking file is used to smooth or remove small, unwanted pieces of wood. It's not suggested to interchange the nail file and woodworking file though!

1. Garden belt
   Leaf rake
2. Trench shovel
   Compost bin

The trench shovel has a skinnier, sharper point than the traditional shovel. This blade shape aids the user in “trenching” or ditch digging, by allowing the shovel to operate well below the surface of the soil.

1. Hand knife
   Wooden Mallet
2. Hand saw
   Miter saw

Why use a wooden mallet and not a hammer? The wooden mallet is advantageous when you don't want to disfigure something like a metal hammer would.

1. Tire pressure gauge
   Oil
2. Flexible funnel
   Pry bar

The pry bar comes in many different sizes. Large pry bars are great for trucks or semis, while small pry bars can be useful in smaller cars or hard-to-reach places. Use this tool to pry things apart or for rough body work.

1. Tool box
   Leather apron
2. Workbench
   Dado

The workbench is one of the least complex tools, and yet one of the most useful. Spread out your wood, tools and blueprints on this table to give yourself space to create.

1. Box Cutter
   Plunger
2. Ball-Peen Hammer
   Fire Extinguisher

Englishman Ambrose Godfrey patented the very first fire extinguisher in 1723. Today’s fire extinguishers are designed to combat one or more of the four classes of fires.

1. Ramp
   Combination wrench
2. Hex wrench
   Tire pump

If you are looking to do a quick oil change, ramps are a great tool to get under the vehicle in a hassle-free manner. Just drive up - carefully - and drain that oil!

1. Level
   Sliding bevel
2. Block plane
   Clamp

Have you ever wondered what's the liquid inside a level? Usually, it's ethanol. How does that bubble form? A partial amount of ethanol is put inside, which forms the bubble that's used to check if a surface is level.

1. Sledge Hammer
   Tin Snips
2. Pipe Bending Spring
   Caulking Gun

Caulking is a resilient silicone-based or rubber-based sealant compound. It is used to prevent entry of water and air. The process of applying caulking is also called caulking and is typically done with a hand or power tool (a caulking gun) that pushes out the sealant through a nozzle.

1. Dado
   Leather apron
2. Clamps
   Ear plugs

Did you know that our clamps today are an evolution of history? Ancient clamps have been found in Egyptian tombs, when they were used as an alternative to the screw.

1. Pry bar
   Needle nose pliers
2. Leather apron
   Wire stripper

Tired of getting covered in grease and grime? A leather apron is a great way to protect those clothes from all the mess of an auto shop. Some even come with pockets to store tools while you are on the job.

1. Dado
   Rip fence
2. Tool Box
   Layout square

Having a toolbox in your woodworking area will keep you organized and working efficiently. And even better, it's transportable. Take it with you on a road trip, to a friend's house, from one side of the house to the other, wherever things need repair.

1. Chisel
   Service manual
2. Funnel
   Spark tester

Not all funnels are created equal! They come in different types, including the following: flexible, multi-purpose, plastic and quick fill.