Hand Tools & Tool Sets Research Guide

Make Life Easy with Hand Tools & Tool Sets!

Hand Tools & Tool Sets help you make all your Do-It-Yourself jobs like cutting, fitting and repair easy and convenient. From Hammers and Lawn Mower Tools to Ratchets and Screwdrivers, our line of top-quality Hand Tools & Tool Sets even make excellent replacements for old, worn or malfunctioning originals in your vehicle.

Chisels, Punches, Stamps, Tap & Die include chrome plated and polished Steel Stamp Sets that help identify lost or stolen items on your vehicle. You can also get Hammers that are a must where sparks or marring is a problem and are ideal for drive shafts, soft metals and auto-body repairs.

Impact Drivers help loosens frozen screws, nuts and bolts that can't be turned with screwdrivers or wrenches. You can also go for Folding Pocket Knives that are great at the campsite, hunting ground, fishing spots and off-road hikes. Lockback Utility Knives combine the best features of a lockback knife with a utility knife. This innovative and useful tool also features a sturdy aluminum handle, one hand opening and fold out blade housing!

Sockets provide for countless uses around your garage, shop and home! You can select mirror-polished Socket Sets that come with SuperKrone finish for maximum corrosion resistance and long life. Tool Sets contain all the professional-quality tools that you'll need the most. These compact and easy to carry sockets and wrenches are made from chrome-vanadium steel to give years of dependable service.

Types of Hand Tools & Tool Sets

Chisels, Punches, Stamps, Tap & Die

You can get Steel Stamp Sets that can be used to stamp your name, initials or code on tools and equipment or even mark auto parts for easier assembly. These super-sharp steel characters make clean, permanent impressions on metal, plastic, wood, leather and almost any material. Interchangeable Punch and Chisel Sets from JC Whitney come with protective handles that allow easy and secure grip and also protect your hand from being hit by the hammer.

40-Piece SAE Tungsten Steel Hex-Shaped Tap and Die Sets provide straight, clean and easy threading. They also allow you to use your wrench or socket for smooth and positive turning. These industrial-quality, heat-treated and hardened tungsten steel Taps and Dies are available in different sizes. We also stock Hollow Punch Sets, Automatic Center Punches, Transfer Punch Sets and Metal Punch Kits.

Files & Rasps

File and Rasp Sets are great for wood, metal or plastics and can be used with or without the handles. Made from hardened and tempered high-quality steel, these File and Rasp sets are highly durable and include files, rasps, interchangeable wood handles and a vinyl storage pouch.

Hammers

Dead-Blow Hammers are completely encased in high-impact rubberized plastic without exposing the metal. The head is filled with steel shot to put extra force in every hammer blow without rebound and the steel handle has a flanged end for a more secure grip.

Brass Hammers and Punch Sets are ideal to use where sparks from ferrous metals would be hazardous or where precision metal parts could be damaged by steel tools. We also stock Ball-Peen Hammer Sets that have fiberglass handles with easy-to-hold rubber grips and heat-treated ball-peen heads.

Impact Drivers

Hand Impact Driver and Bit Sets are a must for those impossible jobs like striker plates, motorcycle engine cases, body panels, etc. These easy-to-use Hand Impact Driver and Bit Sets are made from high-strength steel alloys and require no air or electric power.

Impact Driver Kits from JC Whitney can be used to loosen hard-to-turn screws, bolts or nuts. They come with a unique handle design that helps prevent the possibility of hitting the hand with the hammer when striking the impact driver.

Knives

Knives from JC Whitney include Pocket Knives, Combination Utility Knives, Quick-Change Utility Knives, Lockback Utility Knives, Snap-Off Knives and Knife Sets. You can go for a Sedgwick Folding Pocket Knife that features a stainless steel blade with comfort grip handle, thumb and forefinger ambidextrous one hand release, ambidextrous thumb and studs liner lock. These Pocket Knives open easily, close safely and produce a true cut every time.

Folding Combination Utility Knives consist of a folding lockback knife on one end and a partially serrated blade on the other. These twin blade pocket/utility knives take standard blades and are a very handy item to have. Grip Snap-Off Knives feature retractable blades, stainless steel frame and an aluminum milled texture for sure grip.

Lawn Mower Tools

Lawn Mower Blade Balancers are a must have for small engine service shops and repair shops that sharpen rotary lawn mower blades. They also indicate if the sharpened blade is out of balance and requires more grinding. Our collection of Lawn Mower Tools also includes Lawn Mower Blade Sharpeners.

Nut Splitters & Extractors

Screw Extractors and Nut Splitter Sets help remove frozen or damaged nuts and screws without damaging the bolts or hole threads. The set includes 5 nut splitters and 5 screw extractors which remove screws quickly and easily. You can also opt for Universal C-Frame Nut Splitters at our huge collection at JC Whitney.

Pliers & Cutters

2-Piece Hose Clamp Pliers Sets help repair most ring-type or flat-band hose clamps and include cross-slotted jaw pliers and wide, flat-band hose clamp pliers. 3-Piece Hose Pinch-Off Pliers Sets can be used to shut off the flow through vacuum lines, fuel lines and coolant lines.

You can also go for Guillotine Hose Cutters that hook and cut plastic lines and rubber hoses. The linear design with hook feature reaches, grabs and cuts hoses in tight areas. Pliers and Cutters from JC Whitney's wide selection also include Deluxe Crimper/Wiring Pliers, Super Tool Pliers and Straight-Blade Hose Cutters.

Pry Bars

Handled Pry Bars can be used to pry or lift body parts and equipment in your vehicle. They come with a dual durometer composite handle for user comfort and also to reduce hand fatigue. These chrome striking caps allow hitting the bar without damaging the handle. These highly durable Pry Bars resist rust and wear during use.

You can also get 4-Piece Pry Bar Sets that are ideal for aligning bumpers, tightening belts, prying or adjusting body parts. They come with a rounded head for smooth prying and tapered end for easy hole alignment. We also stock Jimmy Bars, 3-Piece Deluxe Handled Pry Bar Sets and 6-Piece Deluxe Handled Pry Bar Sets.

Ratchets

Palm-Grip Ratchets from JC Whitney get into tight, hard-to-reach areas where conventional ratchets can't. These hardened, tempered steel, triple chrome-plated Ratchets come with a hexagon design for firm grip. We also stock Chromed Flex Handles whose heads have case-hardened pins and the drives are made from chrome-plated, heat-treated chrome-vanadium steel.

Rivet Guns & Accessories

Rivet Nuts and Thread-Sert Tool Kits are easy and economical alternatives to riveting. Rivet Nuts are perfect for metal, fiberglass and rigid plastic which are too thin to support a threaded screw or bolt with the rivet nut. Thread-Serts help eliminate the need for tapping and welding. They feature an upper sleeve and a base, both with internal and external threads.

Deluxe Hand Rivet Gun Kits are perfect for use on copper, brass, tin, lead, steel, aluminum, pewter and zinc and virtually any material! The rivets won't easily rust or corrode and the gun has non-rust zinc alloy die-cast body with strong drop-forged handles and rubberized grips. We also stock Steel and Aluminum Rivets that are perfect for use with all rivet guns.

Screwdrivers

105-Piece Ratcheting Screwdriver Bit Sets are specially designed to fit all power drills, screw guns and drivers. These Screwdriver Bit Sets are made from sandblasted chrome-vanadium/S2 steel to survive a lifetime of hard driving and big jobs in garage, shop or home. 30-Piece Glove-Box Screwdriver Bit Sets are also available that contain virtually every bit you'll ever need!

Screwdriver Set and Hex Key Sets are made from CR-V steel for added strength and durability. These chrome-plated attachments resist rust and are available in different sizes. We also stock 61-Piece Ratcheting Screwdriver Sets with Carrying Cases that allow you to work even in tight spaces. These heat treated carbon steel sockets ensure durability and also include convenient window storage/carrying cases.

Socket Extensions

4-Piece Extension Bar Sets include 3", 6", 9" and 12" long bars for easy access to hard-to-reach fasteners. These chrome-plated heat-treated drop-forged steel Bar Sets will not rust or corrode. 3-pc.Extension Bar Sets are ideal for impact wrenches. These Extension Bar Sets feature drop-forged chrome-vanadium steel, heat treated and oil quenched for strength with black oxide finish for long service life. Our selection of Socket Extensions also includes Flex Extensions and 3-Piece Extra-Long Extension Bar Sets.

Socket Sets

Drive Deep Impact Sockets are the best and easiest way to install or remove the front-wheel-drive spindles. They feature drop-forged, heat-treated chrome-vanadium steel with durable oxide finish. You can also get Air Impact Socket Sets that can be used with air-powered impact wrenches to speed the installation and removal of nuts, bolts and studs. Made from drop-forged and heat-treated chrome vanadium steel, these Socket Sets are available in different sizes of your choice!

Tap-Holding Socket Sets are perfect for your taps and ratchet wrench in tight spots where T-handle won't fit. 21-Piece SAE and Socket Sets come with 72-tooth mechanism that maximizes torque and leverage with minimal handle movement. 10-Piece 1/2" Drive Metric Socket Sets with Clip Rails feature positive contact sockets for greater torque without damaging the fasteners. Socket Sets with Clip Rails are precision engineered for accurate and long-lasting performance.

3-Piece Universal Joint Sets come with professional grade swivel joint drives that provide greater flexibility and are perfect for hard-to-reach areas! The 4-sided internal ball detents in the drive recess for a firm grip with every drive accessory. These drop forged chrome vanadium steel Universal Joint Sets provide the most positive fit possible.

Our extensive assortment of Socket Sets also includes Socket Adapters, Universal Ball and Socket Joints, Black Oxide Socket Sets, Chrome-Plated Socket Sets, Jumbo Socket Sets, Vacuum Sockets, Laser Socket Sets, Drive Torx Socket Sets with Rail Clips, Socket Tray Kits, Drive Adaptor Sets, Mobile Socket Holders and Socket Sets with Storage Cases.

Tool Sets

235-Piece Mechanic's Tool Sets come with a variety of tools to choose from for the specific job you have in mind. These Tool Sets come in a full range of sizes including a large assortment of sockets, wrenches and other often-used tools. They lay flat for quick accessibility while working and folds easily into a tool box for easy portability.

We also stock Auto Emergency Tool Kits, 112-Piece Tool Sets with Comfort Grip, 206-Piece Tool Sets with Metal Tool Boxes, Automotive Repair Tool Sets, 51-Piece Tool Sets with Zippered Pouches and 30-Piece Women's Tool Kits.

Torque Wrenches

Dual-Drive Micro-Adjusting Torque Wrenches accurately set the torque in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. This unique drive tang allows the tool to be used as either a 3/8" or 1/2" drive wrench and also removes the tang to convert the wrench into a 17mm socket. These Torque Wrenches are very easy to use, you just have to twist the handle to the desired torque setting and lock, insert drive tang into either side of wrench and start to work!

You can also pick from 1/2" Drive Dual-Scale Torque Wrenches, Heavy Duty 1/2" Drive Torque Wrenches, Dual-Scale Torque Wrenches, 3/8" Drive Dual-Scale Torque Wrenches, Triple-Scale Torque Wrenches and 1/4" Drive Dual-Scale Torque Wrenches at JC Whitney.

Wrenches

Power Wrench Kits help remove the tightest lug nuts in the tightest spots effortlessly. They have telescoping handle that extends up to 22" for maximum leverage and maximum torque. These Power Wrench Kits are perfect for aftermarket wheels with minimum clearance between wheel and lug nut. This wrench and the thin-wall sockets supply the power you need and fit where conventional wrenches can't.

Obstruction Wrench Sets are ideal for alternators and starters or anywhere where tight fit is a problem. They get in places and around obstacles easily where even socket sets can't reach. Metric 4-Piece Pivoting-Head Combination Professional-Quality Ratcheting Wrench Sets simply flip wrench over to reverse the ratchet and are faster than any other hand tools. 180° pivot head reaches into the spots where ordinary wrenches can't. These corrosion resistant Combination Wrench Sets are made from chrome-vanadium steel for extra durability.

T-Handle Hex Key Sets provide the leverage needed to loosen and tighten hex head fasteners without stripping the head. The contoured plastic T-handles are stamped with hex key size for instant identification. These Hex Key Sets come with metal stands for easy storage and access.

Our vast selection also includes Double Ratchet Sets, Flex Ratchet Sets, Heavy-Duty Flex Rotating Ratchets, Gear Wrench Sets, Reverse Ratchet Adapter Sets, Super Ratchets and Reversible 4-In-1 Ratchet Wrenches.