Tools
My father, Christopher J. Martinez, taught me how to use most of these tools, who learned it from his father, Joe B. Martinez, and a bit from the elevator trade. I then got tips from the shop teacher on my solar car team. Lathe and mill experience was gained at the Columbia Mechanical Engineering shop and Formula SAE Team. Gaps have been filled in by internet reading, especially the OSHA log of industrial accidents. You can search by tool and see what are the most common deaths and injuries from each tool.
Ben Casey - Pneumatic testing kit
Nuts and Bolts
Practical Nuts and bolts are going to be either Standard (American speak for imperial units) or ...
Wrenches
You should probably be using a ratchet and socket. Go use that first. If that doesn't work, then ...
Ratchet and Sockets
This is the tool of choice when being a mechanic. Some of you will have a drill or impact gun to ...
Measuring Tapes
If you want to build something that isn't shit, you need to know how to use a measuring tape prop...
Calipers
Calipers are precise measuring devices, not tools. Keep them in the case when you are not using t...
Hammers
There are many types of hammers. You got claw hammers, rubber mallets, sledgehammers, sheet metal...
Razors
Razors and exacto knifes are very important tools. Rule 1: Cut away from yourself. Make sure a f...