Here you’ll find 49 Tools that start with P, organized from “Paint edger” to “Push mower”. These entries share practical roles across painting, woodworking, gardening and general repairs, covering both hand and power tools.

Tools that start with P are handheld, powered, measurement, or digital instruments used for repair, construction and finishing. Many trace long histories—like the plane and pliers—while items such as the push mower reflect modern mechanization.

Below you’ll find the table with Tool, Purpose, Primary materials, and Typical users.

Tool: The tool’s name so you can quickly spot the exact item you need or research further.

Purpose: A one-line description of what the tool does to help you choose it for a specific task.

Primary materials: Lists common materials used to make the tool so you can assess durability and care needs.

Typical users: Identifies common user groups so you can judge whether the tool suits your skill level or project.

Tools that start with P

Tool Category Typical size/power Typical users Description
Pliers hand tool 6–12 in (150–300 mm) DIYer, electrician, mechanic, plumber, carpenter Forged steel jaws with insulated or bare handles for gripping, bending and cutting wire; common variants include needle-nose, slip-joint and lineman’s pliers.
Pincers hand tool 6–10 in (150–250 mm) Carpenter, blacksmith, DIYer Forged steel with claw-like jaws designed to pull nails and extract staples; end-cutting and flat variants for demolition and metalwork.
Phillips screwdriver hand tool 3–12 in (75–300 mm) DIYer, electrician, carpenter Steel shank with cross-shaped tip for Phillips screws; available as fixed-handle or interchangeable bit styles (#0–#3 most common).
Plane hand tool blade 2–7 in (50–180 mm) Carpenter, woodworker Metal or wooden-bodied hand plane for smoothing, trimming and flattening wood; includes block, smoothing and jack planes.
Planer power tool handheld 3–4 in (75–100 mm) or stationary 12–16 in (300–400 mm) Carpenter, woodworker Electric tool with rotating cutters to remove wood quickly; handheld and benchtop/thickness planer variants for dimensioning boards.
Pipe wrench hand tool 6–48 in (150–1,200 mm) Plumber, mechanic Cast-iron or steel adjustable wrench with serrated jaws (Stillson style) to grip and turn round pipe and fittings.
Pipe cutter hand tool capacity 1/8–2 in (3–50 mm), heavy to 6 in (150 mm) Plumber, HVAC tech Steel wheeled cutter for cleanly slicing copper, PVC or conduit; compact models for tubing and larger ratchet cutters for pipe.
Pipe bender hand tool capacity 1/8–2 in (3–50 mm) Plumber, electrician Steel or aluminum manual bender for forming conduit and tubing; lever, hydraulic and segmented dies for precise bends.
Pipe threader hand tool sizes 1/8–2 in (3–50 mm) Plumber, pipefitter Ratcheting or powered tool using dies to cut threads on pipe ends; portable hand and bench-mounted models common.
Punch hand tool 2–8 in (50–200 mm) Metalworker, mechanic, woodworker Hardened steel rod for marking, driving pins or making starter holes; includes center, drift and leather punches.
Pin punch hand tool 1–6 in (25–150 mm) Gunsmith, mechanic, metalworker Slim hardened steel tool for driving pins and rivets without enlarging holes; used in disassembly and precision work.
Pickaxe hand tool handle 30–36 in (750–900 mm) Gardener, landscaper, miner Forged steel head with pointed and flat ends on wooden or fiberglass handle for breaking hard ground and rock.
Paintbrush hand tool 0.5–4 in (12–100 mm) Painter, DIYer Natural or synthetic bristles set in a wooden or plastic handle for applying paint; sash, angle and trim brushes are common.
Paint roller hand tool 4–18 in (100–450 mm) Painter, DIYer Cylindrical nap-covered roller for fast, even paint coverage on walls and ceilings; naps vary by texture and material.
Paint sprayer power tool 200–1,800 W (electric) or 500–3,000 psi (airless) Painter, contractor Atomizes paint for smooth, fast coating; airless, HVLP and compressed-air sprayers for different finishes and viscosities.
Paint scraper hand tool blade 1–6 in (25–150 mm) Painter, restorer Steel or plastic blade on handle to remove paint, glue and residue; folding, rigid and multi-tool variants.
Pressure washer power tool 1,000–4,000 psi (70–280 bar) Homeowner, contractor, mechanic Electric or gas-powered pump delivering high-pressure water for cleaning driveways, siding and machinery.
Palm sander power tool pad 2.5–6 in (64–150 mm) Woodworker, DIYer Small handheld orbital or detail sander with abrasive pads for smoothing surfaces; random-orbit models reduce swirl marks.
Power drill power tool 12–18 V (battery) or 500–1,200 W (corded) DIYer, carpenter, electrician Handheld rotary tool for drilling holes and driving fasteners; drills, drivers and hammer-drills cover different tasks.
Powder-actuated tool power tool uses .22–.27 caliber charges Construction worker, framer Charge-fired stud gun for fastening into concrete or steel; compact but requires training and safety gear.
Pneumatic nailer power tool air 70–120 psi Carpenter, framer Air-powered tool for rapidly driving nails; types include brad, finish, framing and roofing nailers.
Pneumatic impact wrench power tool air 90–120 psi, torque 50–1,000 ft·lb Mechanic, tire tech Air-driven high-torque wrench for loosening/tightening bolts; common in automotive shops for wheel work.
Pneumatic chisel power tool air 70–120 psi Auto-body tech, mason Air hammer with interchangeable chisel bits for cutting, shaping or removing material like rusted bolts or stone.
Pop rivet gun hand tool handles 8–16 in (200–400 mm) Fabricator, mechanic Manual or pneumatic tool that pulls blind rivets to join sheet materials where back access is limited.
Press brake workshop accessory bending length 4–10 ft (1.2–3 m) Metalworker, fabricator Machine for bending sheet metal using a punch and die; manual and hydraulic/pressurized models for larger work.
Pedestal grinder power tool wheels 6–12 in (150–300 mm), 370–1,500 W (0.5–2 HP) Machinist, mechanic Bench-mounted grinder with abrasive wheels for sharpening and shaping metal; tool rests and guards standard.
Plate compactor power tool plate 16–24 in (400–600 mm), engine 3–6 HP Landscaper, contractor Vibrating plate used to compact soil, gravel and pavers; gas and electric models for different job sizes.
Punchdown tool hand tool 5–7 in (125–180 mm) Network tech, electrician Small tool with slotted blade to seat and trim wires into telecom and network patch panels and keystone jacks.
Pocketknife hand tool blade 2–4 in (50–100 mm) DIYer, camper, tradesperson Folding metal blade in a compact handle for cutting and everyday tasks; slipjoint, locking and multi-tool variants.
Post hole digger garden tool handle 48–72 in (1,200–1,800 mm) Gardener, contractor Two-handled auger-style digger for manual holes for posts; also available as powered auger attachments.
Post driver hand tool length 36–48 in (900–1,200 mm) Farmer, landscaper Heavy steel tube used to drive fence posts into ground by lifting and dropping; pneumatic and manual types.
Pole saw garden tool telescoping 6–12 ft (1.8–3.6 m) Arborist, gardener Saw blade on an extended pole for pruning high branches; manual and gas/electric powered pole saws.
Pole pruner garden tool telescoping 6–12 ft (1.8–3.6 m) Gardener, arborist Pruning blade or saw on a pole for trimming tree limbs, often rope-operated or powered.
Post puller hand tool 24–60 in (600–1,500 mm) Farmer, builder Lever-style device to extract fence posts with minimal digging; mechanical advantage reduces effort.
Paper cutter workshop accessory blade 12–36 in (300–900 mm) Crafter, printer Guillotine or rotary cutter for trimming paper and card stock to precise sizes; bench and desktop models.
Pocket hole jig workshop accessory 6–12 in (150–300 mm) Woodworker, DIYer Guide and clamp system for drilling angled pocket holes to create strong screwed joints in wood projects.
Pressure regulator workshop accessory 0–125 psi output, 1/4–3/4 in ports HVAC, pneumatic tech Brass or steel valve to control air or gas pressure to tools and systems; adjustable gauges common.
Pipe vise workshop accessory capacity 1/8–6 in (3–150 mm) Plumber, metalworker Mounted or portable vise with serrated jaws to securely hold pipe during cutting or threading.
Plumb bob measuring tool weight 1–6 oz (30–180 g), 1–3 in (25–75 mm) Carpenter, mason Weighted metal bob on a string to establish a true vertical reference; brass and steel bobs typical.
Plumb line measuring tool length 6–50 ft (2–15 m) Mason, carpenter Cord with a weighted plumb bob used for vertical alignment and layout on buildings and posts.
Protractor measuring tool 4–12 in (100–300 mm) Student, carpenter, metalworker Plastic or metal semicircular tool for measuring and marking angles, 180° and 360° variants.
Pressure gauge measuring tool 0–300 psi (0–20 bar) Plumber, HVAC, mechanic Dial or digital gauge for monitoring fluid or air pressure; brass-bodied and digital models available.
Pipe locator digital tool detection depth 1–10 ft (0.3–3 m) Plumber, utility locator, contractor Electronic device that detects buried pipes and cables using signal tracing; handheld receivers with transmitters.
Plasma cutter power tool 20–200 A, 120–480 V Metalworker, fabricator Uses ionized gas arc to cut steel and other metals cleanly; inverter and air plasma systems common.
Planishing hammer hand tool head 1–2 lb (0.5–1 kg), handle 12–16 in (300–400 mm) Metalworker, auto-restorer Smooth-faced hammer for fine shaping and smoothing metal sheetwork on an anvil or stake.
Push broom hand tool head 12–36 in (300–900 mm) Janitor, homeowner, contractor Long-handled broom with stiff or soft bristles for sweeping large floors and outdoor areas.
Paint edger hand tool pad 2–4 in (50–100 mm) Painter, DIYer Small tool with shield or pad to create clean paint lines along trim and corners without masking.
Push mower garden tool cutting width 16–22 in (400–560 mm), 140–300 cc (gas) Homeowner, gardener Walk-behind lawn mower powered by gas or electric motor for small to medium lawns.
Punch press workshop accessory tonnage 1–100+ tons, bed sizes variable Sheet-metal worker, fabricator Machine that stamps, cuts or forms metal using dies; bench and hydraulic presses for production work.

Descriptions

Pliers
Pincers
Phillips screwdriver
Plane
Planer
Pipe wrench
Pipe cutter
Pipe bender
Pipe threader
Punch
Pin punch
Pickaxe
Paintbrush
Paint roller
Paint sprayer
Paint scraper
Pressure washer
Palm sander
Power drill
Powder-actuated tool
Pneumatic nailer
Pneumatic impact wrench
Pneumatic chisel
Pop rivet gun
Press brake
Pedestal grinder
Plate compactor
Punchdown tool
Pocketknife
Post hole digger
Post driver
Pole saw
Pole pruner
Post puller
Paper cutter
Pocket hole jig
Pressure regulator
Pipe vise
Plumb bob
Plumb line
Protractor
Pressure gauge
Pipe locator
Plasma cutter
Planishing hammer
Push broom
Paint edger
Push mower
Punch press
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