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Small parts are usually secured with a bench vise.
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The vise is bolted to a work bench to give it security.
Bench Grinder
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Two types of wheels are available with the bench grinder.
- Grinding wheel - used for a wide variety of grinding jobs from sharpening cutting tool to deburring.
- Wire wheel brush - used for general cleaning and buffing, removing rust, scale, and paint, and deburring.
Drill Press
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- The drill press consisting of:
- a stand
- a holder for a drill bit
- a motor to turn the drill bit
- The drill press is used to bore holes in precise locations at precise angles.
Air Compressor
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- If you are going to use air powered tool you must have an air compressor.
- How large an compress you need is determined by the number of air tools you using and the amount of air volume you need to operate those tools.
Impact Wrenches
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- An impact wrench is a portable reversible wrench. A heavy-duty model can deliver up to 450 foot-pounds of torque.
- An impact wrench uses compressed air to hammer or impact a nut or bolt loose or tight.
Air Ratchet
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- An air ratchet is like a hand ratchet.
- An air ratchet allows you to work faster and easier.
- Air ratchets are not torque sensitive, therefore, a torque wrench should used on all fasteners after snugging them up with air ratchet.
Drills
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- Drills are usually available in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" (larger the number, the larger the drill).
- Drills can electrical or air operated.
- Air drills are smaller and lighter. Their small size makes them easier to use for drilling operations in automotive work.
Blowgun
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- Blow guns are used for blowing off parts during cleaning.
- A blow gun snaps into one end of an air hose and directs airflow when a button is pressed
Trouble Light
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- Adequate light is necessary when working under and around automobiles.
Floor Jacks
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- Floor jacks are used to raise a vehicle off the ground and are available in two basic designs and in a variety of sizes.
- The most common jack is a hydraulic floor jack.
- Floor jacks are classified by the weight it can lift. 1,1/2, 2, 2 1/2 ton and so on.
Safety Stands
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Safety stands, also called jack stands are use to support a vehicle when it has been raised with a floor jack.
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Floor jacks are for lifting purposes only and are not designed to support the load while you are working on the vehicle.
Engine Hoist
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- Engine hoist, sometimes called a cherry picker, is used to lift an engine from a vehicle.
- It uses hydraulic pressure to lift the engine.
Lifts
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- Lifts are used to raise a vehicle so work can be done under the vehicle.
- The lift arms must be placed under the manufacture's recommended lifting points prior to raising a vehicle.
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