This list includes 68 Tools that start with T, from “Cable Tracer” to “Two-Post Lift”. They cover hand tools, measuring devices, power equipment, and workshop gear for repair, maintenance, and construction.
Tools that start with T are practical instruments and devices whose names begin with the letter T. A notable example is the tape measure, which helped standardize measurements during early industrial trade.
Below you’ll find the table with Tool, Purpose, Primary materials, Typical users.
Tool: The tool name used in common listings; you use it to identify and search for a specific item quickly.
Purpose: A one-line summary of what the tool does, so you can match tools to tasks or project needs.
Primary materials: Typical construction materials, such as steel, plastic, wood or composite, helping you judge durability and suitability at a glance.
Typical users: Common user groups like DIYers, tradespeople, mechanics, and students, so you can see who commonly uses the tool.
Tools that start with T
| Name | Primary use | Primary materials | Typical users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tape Measure | Measure linear distances quickly | Steel, Plastic | DIYers, Carpenters, Builders |
| Table Saw | Rip and crosscut large wood panels | Steel, Cast iron | Carpenters, Woodworkers, DIYers |
| Tablet (Graphics Tablet) | Digital drawing and design input | Plastic, Glass | Designers, Hobbyists, DIYers |
| T-Square | Guide straight horizontal lines for drafting | Aluminum, Plastic | Drafters, Woodworkers, Students |
| Tap | Cut internal threads in holes | High-speed steel | Machinists, Mechanics, DIYers |
| Tap Wrench | Hold and turn taps for threading | Steel, Plastic | Machinists, Mechanics, DIYers |
| Tap and Die Set | Create or repair internal and external threads | Steel | Mechanics, Machinists, DIYers |
| Tachometer | Measure rotational speed (RPM) | Plastic, Metal | Mechanics, Technicians, Engineers |
| Tacker | Drive staples for fastening materials quickly | Steel, Plastic | Carpenters, Upholsterers, DIYers |
| Tack Hammer | Drive and remove small tacks and nails | Steel, Wood | Upholsterers, Carpenters, DIYers |
| Taper Gauge | Measure narrow slot widths and gaps | Steel, Plastic | Mechanics, Machinists, DIYers |
| Tape Dispenser | Cut and apply adhesive tape cleanly | Plastic, Metal | Office workers, DIYers, Packagers |
| Telescopic Ladder | Adjustable-height ladder for storage and reach | Aluminum, Steel | Contractors, DIYers, Painters |
| Telescopic Magnet | Retrieve metal objects in tight spaces | Steel, Plastic | Mechanics, Electricians, DIYers |
| Telescopic Pole | Extend reach for painting and cleaning | Aluminum, Fiberglass | Painters, Window Cleaners, DIYers |
| Thermal Imaging Camera | Detect heat patterns and leaks visually | Plastic, Metal | Electricians, Inspectors, HVAC techs |
| Thermometer | Measure temperature of objects or air | Plastic, Metal | HVAC Techs, Plumbers, DIYers |
| Thermocouple | Temperature sensor for measurement and control | Metal, Ceramic | Technicians, Engineers, Hobbyists |
| Thickness Gauge | Measure material thickness precisely | Steel, Plastic | Metalworkers, Woodworkers, Inspectors |
| Thread Pitch Gauge | Identify screw thread pitch quickly | Steel, Plastic | Mechanics, Machinists, DIYers |
| Three-Jaw Chuck | Hold round stock securely in a lathe | Steel | Machinists, Metalworkers, Hobbyists |
| Tin Snips | Cut sheet metal by hand | Steel | Sheet Metal Workers, Plumbers, DIYers |
| Tile Cutter | Score and snap ceramic tiles | Steel, Aluminum | Tilers, DIYers, Contractors |
| Tile Saw | Wet-cut tiles for precise edges | Steel, Water, Diamond Blade | Tilers, Contractors, DIYers |
| Tile Nipper | Nibble small sections from tiles | Steel, Rubber | Tilers, DIYers |
| Tiling Trowel | Spread adhesive when laying tiles | Steel, Wood | Tilers, DIYers, Contractors |
| Trowel | Dig, spread or shape mortar and soil | Steel, Wood | Masons, Gardeners, DIYers |
| Torque Wrench | Apply precise tightening torque to fasteners | Steel | Mechanics, Engineers, DIYers |
| Torque Screwdriver | Apply controlled torque to screws | Steel, Plastic | Electronics Techs, Mechanics, DIYers |
| Torque Multiplier | Increase applied torque using gearing | Steel, Aluminum | Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Techs |
| Torque Tester | Calibrate and test torque tools | Steel, Plastic | Quality Control, Engineers, Technicians |
| Torpedo Level | Check small horizontal and vertical levels | Aluminum, Acrylic | Carpenters, DIYers, Electricians |
| Torx Key | Drive Torx-head screws and bolts | Steel | Mechanics, Electronics Techs, DIYers |
| Torx Bit | Torx-shaped screwdriver bit for power drivers | Steel | Mechanics, Technicians, DIYers |
| Torch | Produce concentrated flame or bright light | Steel, Brass | Plumbers, Welders, Campers |
| Track Saw | Make straight plunge cuts in sheet materials | Steel, Aluminum | Carpenters, Woodworkers, DIYers |
| Trim Router | Cut and finish edges and grooves | Aluminum, Steel | Woodworkers, Carpenters, DIYers |
| Trammel Points | Scribe large circles and arcs | Steel, Aluminum | Carpenters, Metalworkers, Hobbyists |
| Try Square | Check and mark right angles in joinery | Steel, Wood | Carpenters, Woodworkers, DIYers |
| T-handle Hex Key | Provide leverage for hex fasteners | Steel, Plastic | Mechanics, Cyclists, DIYers |
| Trimmer | Cut grass or trim edges (hand or power) | Steel, Plastic | Gardeners, Landscapers, Homeowners |
| Tracing Wheel | Transfer patterns to fabric or paper | Steel, Plastic | Sewists, Fashion Designers, Hobbyists |
| Trench Shovel | Dig narrow, deep trenches for utilities | Steel, Wood | Landscapers, Plumbers, Electricians |
| Tube Cutter | Cut copper and other tubing cleanly | Steel | Plumbers, HVAC Techs, DIYers |
| Tube Bender | Form bends in metal tubing without kinking | Steel | Plumbers, HVAC Techs, Metalworkers |
| Tube Crimper | Crimp fittings onto hoses or tubes | Steel | Plumbers, HVAC Techs, Automotive Techs |
| Tube Reamer | Deburr and ream inside of cut tubing | Steel, Plastic | Plumbers, HVAC Techs, Metalworkers |
| Two-Post Lift | Lift vehicles for underbody access | Steel | Auto Mechanics, Garages, DIYers |
| Tap Extractor | Remove broken taps from threaded holes | Steel | Machinists, Mechanics, Repair Techs |
| Throatless Shear | Cut large sheet metal with minimal scrap | Steel | Metalworkers, Fabricators, Industrial Workshops |
| T-bevel | Transfer and set off angles for cutting | Steel, Wood | Carpenters, Woodworkers, DIYers |
| Tongs | Grip and manipulate hot or heavy items | Steel, Wood | Blacksmiths, Chefs, Welders |
| Tweezers | Pick up small parts or splinters precisely | Steel, Plastic | Jewellers, Electronics Techs, Hobbyists |
| Timing Light | Set engine ignition timing accurately | Plastic, Metal | Auto Mechanics, Technicians |
| Thermal Printer | Print heat-printed labels and receipts | Plastic, Metal | Retail, Warehouses, Technicians |
| Tilt Meter | Measure small angular tilt or inclination | Metal, Plastic | Surveyors, Engineers, Technicians |
| Transit | Survey instrument for measuring angles and leveling | Metal, Glass | Surveyors, Civil Engineers, Contractors |
| Cable Tracer | Locate and trace electrical or network cables | Plastic, Metal | Electricians, Technicians, IT Pros |
| Taping Knife | Spread joint compound for drywall finishing | Steel, Wood | Drywallers, Painters, DIYers |
| Tensile Tester | Measure material tensile strength and elongation | Steel, Electronics | Lab Technicians, Engineers, QC Inspectors |
| Thickness Planer | Smooth and reduce wood board thickness | Steel, Cast iron | Woodworkers, Carpenters, Cabinetmakers |
| Tabletop Drill Press | Drill precise holes at set angles | Steel, Cast iron | Metalworkers, Woodworkers, Hobbyists |
| Tube Vise | Secure round stock and tubing for work | Steel | Plumbers, Metalworkers, Hobbyists |
| Tool Rest | Support workpiece during bench or lathe work | Cast iron, Steel | Turners, Metalworkers, Woodworkers |
| Track Gauge | Measure and set spacing or rail alignment | Steel, Plastic | Modelers, Rail Technicians, Engineers |
| T-bar Clamp | Apply steady clamping pressure during glue-ups | Steel, Plastic | Woodworkers, Carpenters, DIYers |
| Toggle Clamp | Hold work securely during machining or welding | Steel, Plastic | Fabricators, Woodworkers, Assemblers |
| Tuckpointing Tool | Remove and shape mortar joints | Steel, Wood | Masons, Restoration Workers, DIYers |
Descriptions
Tape Measure
Flexible retractable ruler for measuring length; common variants: pocket tape, metric/imperial markings, laser tapes for accuracy.
Table Saw
Stationary power saw with circular blade and fence for precise ripping and crosscuts; includes contractor and cabinet saw variants.
Tablet (Graphics Tablet)
Touch-sensitive device for sketching, CAD input or note-taking; includes pen-enabled and display tablets.
T-Square
Long straightedge with a perpendicular head used in drawing and cutting to keep lines square to edges.
Tap
Hand or machine tool that cuts screw threads inside a hole; comes in taper, plug and bottoming types.
Tap Wrench
Handheld holder for taps providing leverage and control; adjustable collets fit different tap sizes.
Tap and Die Set
Combined taps and dies plus holders for cutting and restoring threads on bolts and holes.
Tachometer
Instrument that reads RPM of engines and motors; available as contact and non-contact (laser) types.
Tacker
Hand or pneumatic staple gun used for upholstery, wiring and light construction tasks; also called a staple tacker.
Tack Hammer
Light hammer with a magnetic or slender face used in upholstery and fine woodworking.
Taper Gauge
Slim tapered blades used to gauge slot widths or fit tolerances; also called feeler taper or gap gauge.
Tape Dispenser
Handheld or desktop device holding tape roll and cutting edge for neat tape application.
Telescopic Ladder
Collapsible multi-section ladder that extends and locks at chosen heights for compact storage and transport.
Telescopic Magnet
Extendable magnetic pickup tool for retrieving screws, bolts and ferrous parts from hard-to-reach areas.
Telescopic Pole
Adjustable pole that accepts brushes or rollers for high or hard-to-reach work like painting and gutter cleaning.
Thermal Imaging Camera
Camera that creates visual heat maps for diagnostics, insulation checks and electrical inspections.
Thermometer
Temperature measurement tool available as probe, digital, dial or infrared guns for HVAC, cooking and electronics.
Thermocouple
Small sensor that generates voltage proportional to temperature; used in furnaces, ovens and instrumentation.
Thickness Gauge
Handheld gauge for measuring sheet, paint or material thickness; includes digital and mechanical variants.
Thread Pitch Gauge
Set of leaf-shaped blades with different thread profiles used to match and measure thread pitches.
Three-Jaw Chuck
Lathe chuck with three jaws that self-center workpieces; common on metalworking and wood lathes.
Tin Snips
Hand shears for cutting thin metal sheets; available in straight, left-cut and right-cut variants.
Tile Cutter
Manual tool that scores a tile and applies pressure to snap a clean break; available as handheld and bench models.
Tile Saw
Powered saw with water-cooled diamond blade for cutting ceramic, porcelain and stone tiles accurately.
Tile Nipper
Hand tool for removing small pieces from tiles to fit irregular shapes or curves.
Tiling Trowel
Flat-bladed tool with notched edge for evenly spreading thinset or mortar under tiles.
Trowel
Versatile hand tool for masonry and gardening tasks; includes pointing, brick and garden trowel variants.
Torque Wrench
Wrench that measures and limits torque to bolts/nuts; click, beam and digital styles available.
Torque Screwdriver
Hand tool for applying specific torque values to small screws; common in electronics and assembly.
Torque Multiplier
Gear-driven tool that multiplies input torque for very tight fasteners without extra force.
Torque Tester
Instrument that measures applied torque from wrenches and screwdrivers for calibration and verification.
Torpedo Level
Compact tubular spirit level for working in tight spaces; popular for framing and hanging tasks.
Torx Key
Star-shaped hex key for Torx fasteners; available as L-keys, sets and T-handle drivers.
Torx Bit
Interchangeable bit for power drills and screwdrivers designed to fit star-shaped Torx screws.
Torch
Can mean blowtorch for heating/welding or flashlight for illumination; context defines function.
Track Saw
Plunge saw that runs on a guide rail for accurate, splinter-free long cuts in plywood and panels.
Trim Router
Compact router for trimming laminates, shaping edges and small routing tasks; often palm-sized.
Trammel Points
Adjustable clamping points that attach to a beam or rod to draw large radii; also called beam compasses.
Try Square
Simple square with fixed 90° head for layout and checking the squareness of workpieces.
T-handle Hex Key
Hex key with a T-shaped handle for better grip and torque on Allen screws and bolts.
Trimmer
Generic name for handheld cutting tools like line trimmers or edging trimmers used in yard maintenance.
Tracing Wheel
Perforating wheel used in sewing and pattern-making to copy lines from patterns onto material.
Trench Shovel
Long-handled shovel with narrow blade designed for digging trenches for pipes and cables.
Tube Cutter
Rotary cutting tool that clamps and rolls around tubing to score and separate pipes without deforming them.
Tube Bender
Manual or hydraulic tool that bends tube to desired radius for piping and framing applications.
Tube Crimper
Hand or hydraulic tool that compresses ferrules or fittings to form secure, leak-free connections.
Tube Reamer
Tool for cleaning and smoothing inner edges of cut pipes to ensure proper fittings and flow.
Two-Post Lift
Garage lift with two vertical posts that raises cars for maintenance; common in repair shops.
Tap Extractor
Specialized extractor that grips and backs out broken taps from workpieces without damaging threads.
Throatless Shear
Floor-mounted shear without fixed throat allowing free-form cuts in sheet metal; used in fabrication shops.
T-bevel
Adjustable bevel gauge used to copy and transfer angles; blade locks at chosen angle for marking or sawing.
Tongs
Handheld gripping tools in many sizes and shapes for holding, lifting or turning objects in heat or workholding.
Tweezers
Fine-point handheld tool for precision handling of tiny components or removing small debris.
Timing Light
Strobe device that illuminates timing marks on engines for accurate ignition timing setup and diagnostics.
Thermal Printer
Printer that uses heat-sensitive paper to produce labels or receipts; useful for inventory and field work.
Tilt Meter
Instrument for detecting and measuring inclination or tilt in structures, machines or installations.
Transit
Optical instrument combining a theodolite and level for measuring horizontal and vertical angles in surveying.
Cable Tracer
Device that sends a tone down a cable and uses a probe to follow the signal along hidden or bundled wires.
Taping Knife
Wide-bladed knife used to apply and smooth joint compound and plaster over seams and repairs.
Tensile Tester
Machine that pulls samples to failure to evaluate strength, elongation and material properties.
Thickness Planer
Power tool that shaves wood to consistent thickness and flatness; also called surface planer.
Tabletop Drill Press
Compact drill press mounted on a bench for accurate, perpendicular drilling and repetitive hole work.
Tube Vise
Vise designed to clamp cylindrical objects like pipes without crushing, often with curved jaws for grip.
Tool Rest
Adjustable support for guiding tools or workpieces while cutting, sanding or turning on a lathe.
Track Gauge
Device used to check distance between rails or wheels; also used for setting spacing in woodworking jigs.
T-bar Clamp
Long bar clamp with T-shaped handle for tightening; useful for panels and edge gluing.
Toggle Clamp
Quick-action clamp that locks in position to hold fixtures or parts firmly during operations.
Tuckpointing Tool
Specialized chisel or jointer used to grind out old mortar and form new pointing profiles in brickwork.