Sockets
Sockets are the business end of a ratchet, bar, or gun.  They come in many varieties, sizes, and depths...more

Wrenches
A hand wrench is probably the one of the most common tools used around the home and in the garage...more

Ratchet / Socket Wrench
A socket wrench is a type of wrench, or tightening tool, that uses separate, removable sockets to fit many different sizes of nuts...more

Punches
In this article we cover the most common types of punches that may be used in a typical Jeeper's garage...more

Blade and Scraper Tools
Utility knife, scraper, putty knife, and razor scraper...more

File
Not in the computer or office document management sense but in the abrasive sense.  Back, forth, back, forth...more
 

Cutters
A cutter is a tool that uses two blades to make a clean cut in an object using a pressure or shearing force...more

Nut Drivers
A cousin to the screwdriver.

Chisels
TING, TING, TING, TING, OW! My Thumb! *^W#%

Nut Splitter
Stripped a nut on a non-replaceable stud?  Try one of these.

Screw & Bolt Extractors
aka Easy Outs
The broken bolt is inevitable when working on a Jeep.  These tools can save you.

Clamps
Available in almost every size and shape imaginable, this basic tool keeps your work where you want it when a third hand is not readily available...more

Pullers
A threaded hand puller is a tool that usually consists of 2 to 3 jaws that can hold onto an object...more

Grippers and Pliers
These tools are primarily designed for holding or gripping objects using a clamping force exerted on an object by leverage through the handle...more

Saws
Opposite of see - get it - see-saw, OK sorry no more humor...more

Screw Drivers
Examples of alternative screwdriver use; make-shift pry bar, electrical terminal jumper, stake, chisel, scraper, etc...more

Hammer, Mallet, Sledge
Similar to the chisels but WHACK, WHACK, WHACK instead of TING (you get it)...more

Locking Pliers
We all think of a Vise Grip here.  These handy tools are included in the Grippers and Pliers section...more

Tap and Die Set
Taps and dies are cutting tools used to create screw threads in solid substances...more

Vise
A strong third arm no garage should be without.

Blind Rivet / Pop Rivet Tool

Thread Cleaners / Rethreaders
Cleans and repairs threads on old nuts and bolts.  Excellent for use when rebuilding and restoring old components.

Pry Bar / Crow Bar / Crowbar
Forcing something sure feels good!  It's amazing what a little leverage can do.