The Tools collection offers 705 illustrations in 22 galleries of tools used in various occupations. See also the Math Tools ClipArt gallery to view various tools used in mathematics.

The Adzes ClipArt gallery offers 5 examples of this prehistoric cutting tool. Adzes are used for smoothing or carving wood.

Adzes

The Adzes ClipArt gallery offers 5 examples of this prehistoric cutting tool. Adzes are used for smoothing or carving wood.

The Axes ClipArt gallery contains 18 examples of this simple machine consisting of a wedge and a handle, although primitive axes did not generally have handles. See the <a href="https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/337-miscellaneous-weapons"> Miscellaneous Weapons</a> gallery in the <a href="https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/321-military">Military</a> collection for examples of axes designed as weapons.

Axes

The Axes ClipArt gallery contains 18 examples of this simple machine consisting of a wedge and a handle, although primitive axes did not generally have handles. See the Miscellaneous Weapons gallery in…

The Chisels ClipArt gallery includes 23 examples of wedge-shaped tools used to carve or cut materials such as wood or stone by hand or when struck with a mallet.

Chisels

The Chisels ClipArt gallery includes 23 examples of wedge-shaped tools used to carve or cut materials such as wood or stone by hand or when struck with a mallet.

The Clamps and Vices ClipArt gallery provides 18 examples of devices used to hold materials while they are boing worked on or to hold two materials together while adhesive is setting.

Clamps and Vices

The Clamps and Vices ClipArt gallery provides 18 examples of devices used to hold materials while they are boing worked on or to hold two materials together while adhesive is setting.

The Drills and Drill Bits ClipArt gallery includes 46 examples of drills, braces, augers, and other tools used to drill holes in wood and other materials.

Drills and Drill Bits

The Drills and Drill Bits ClipArt gallery includes 46 examples of drills, braces, augers, and other tools used to drill holes in wood and other materials.

The Fasteners ClipArt gallery offers 42 illustrations of nuts and bolts, nails, hooks, clamps, hinges,  rivets, and staples.

Fasteners

The Fasteners ClipArt gallery offers 42 illustrations of nuts and bolts, nails, hooks, clamps, hinges, rivets, and staples.

The Files and Scrapers ClipArt gallery includes 7 examples of tools used to smooth or shape materials such as metal.

Files and Scrapers

The Files and Scrapers ClipArt gallery includes 7 examples of tools used to smooth or shape materials such as metal.

The Hammers and Mallets ClipArt gallery includes 20 examples of tools used to strike another object.

Hammers and Mallets

The Hammers and Mallets ClipArt gallery includes 20 examples of tools used to strike another object.

The House Painting Tools ClipArt gallery offers 49 illustrations of tools used in commercial painting, such as numerous brushes made from different materials, dusters, overgrainers, and more. For fine art brushes, see the <a href="https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/807-painting-tools-and-supplies">Painting Tools and Supplies</A> gallery in the <a href="https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/753-arts-and-architecture">Arts and Architecture</a> collection.

House Painting Tools

The House Painting Tools ClipArt gallery offers 49 illustrations of tools used in commercial painting, such as numerous brushes made from different materials, dusters, overgrainers, and more. For fine…

The Knives ClipArt gallery includes 35 examples of various types of cutting tools used in construction and manufacturing professions.

Knives

The Knives ClipArt gallery includes 35 examples of various types of cutting tools used in construction and manufacturing professions.

The Ladders ClipArt gallery offers 29 illustration of step and extension ladders, as well as related images such as ladder brackets, shoes, hooks, and ladder repair plates.

Ladders

The Ladders ClipArt gallery offers 29 illustration of step and extension ladders, as well as related images such as ladder brackets, shoes, hooks, and ladder repair plates.

The Levels ClipArt gallery contains {examples} of tools used to determine horizontal or vertical orientation.

Levels

The Levels ClipArt gallery contains {examples} of tools used to determine horizontal or vertical orientation.

The Measurement Tools ClipArt gallery offers 96 illustrations of instruments used to determine the size of objects.

Measurement Tools

The Measurement Tools ClipArt gallery offers 96 illustrations of instruments used to determine the size of objects.

The Planes ClipArt gallery includes 20 examples of hand tools used to create smooth surfaces on rough pieces of lumber. Planes have a sharp cutting edge that shaves off the high spots of the wood resulting in a flat surface.

Planes

The Planes ClipArt gallery includes 20 examples of hand tools used to create smooth surfaces on rough pieces of lumber. Planes have a sharp cutting edge that shaves off the high spots of the wood resulting…

The Power Tools ClipArt gallery offers 17 examples of hand tools that are powered for ease of use.

Power Tools

The Power Tools ClipArt gallery offers 17 examples of hand tools that are powered for ease of use.

The Reaming Tools ClipArt gallery includes 7 illustrations tools and processes for cutting round holes in metalwork. When a hole of a precise size is needed in metalwork, the hole is generally drilled somewhat smaller than desired and then enlarged to exact specifications using a reamer.

Reaming Tools

The Reaming Tools ClipArt gallery includes 7 illustrations tools and processes for cutting round holes in metalwork. When a hole of a precise size is needed in metalwork, the hole is generally drilled…

The Saws ClipArt gallery includes 25 examples of hand and power tools for cutting through materials such as wood or metal.

Saws

The Saws ClipArt gallery includes 25 examples of hand and power tools for cutting through materials such as wood or metal.

The Scissors and Shears gallery offers 23 examples of shearing tools used for a wide variety of purposes including shearing animals, pruning plants, and cutting metal. Scissors and shears are functionally equivalent, but the term shears is generally applied to larger instruments. See <a href="https://etc.usf.edu/clipart/galleries/879-household-scissors">Household Scissors</a> for smaller, more decorative examples.

Scissors and Shears

The Scissors and Shears gallery offers 23 examples of shearing tools used for a wide variety of purposes including shearing animals, pruning plants, and cutting metal. Scissors and shears are functionally…

The Surveying Tools ClipArt gallery offers 20 images including the theodolite and zenith telescope.

Surveying Tools

The Surveying Tools ClipArt gallery offers 20 images including the theodolite and zenith telescope.

The Wallpaper Hanging Tools ClipArt gallery offers 44 illustrations of tools that are used in hanging wallpaper, such as seam rollers, paste brushes, wheel knives, and more.

Wallpaper Hanging Tools

The Wallpaper Hanging Tools ClipArt gallery offers 44 illustrations of tools that are used in hanging wallpaper, such as seam rollers, paste brushes, wheel knives, and more.

The Wrenches ClipArt gallery includes 29 examples of hand tools used to provide grip and mechanical advantage to turn objects. Such tools are called spanners in British English.

Wrenches

The Wrenches ClipArt gallery includes 29 examples of hand tools used to provide grip and mechanical advantage to turn objects. Such tools are called spanners in British English.

This ClipArt gallery offers 158 illustrations of tools used in various trades.

Miscellaneous Tools

This ClipArt gallery offers 158 illustrations of tools used in various trades.