Here you’ll find 14 Tools that start with X that begin with X, organized from “X-Acto blade” to “Xenon lamp”. They are mostly niche, precision, or electrical tools used for cutting, lighting, measuring, and finishing.
[Tools that start with X] are often specialized instruments or branded items you see in workshops and studios. The X-Acto blade, for example, became synonymous with precise hobby cutting in 20th-century model-making.
Below you’ll find the table with Tool, Purpose, Primary materials, Typical users
Tool: Name of the item as commonly used so you can scan the list quickly for the exact tool you need.
Purpose: Brief one-line summary of what the tool is used for, helping you decide relevance quickly.
Primary materials: Main materials or components, so you can judge durability, weight and suitability for your project.
Typical users: Lists common user groups or trades, helping you match tools to skill level or intended use.
Tools that start with X
| Name | Tool type | Primary materials / power | Typical users | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-Acto knife | hand tool | steel blade; plastic handle | DIYer, artist, model maker | Precision hobby knife with interchangeable razor blades for trimming, scoring and detailed craft work. |
| X-Acto blade | cutting accessory | hardened steel | DIYer, artist, model maker | Small replaceable razor blades in numbered shapes for X-Acto knives; used for fine cutting, carving and model detailing. |
| X-ray machine | imaging instrument | metal; electronics; mains power | radiologist, security technician, mechanic | Generates X-rays to image internal structures in medicine, industry and security; requires shielding and trained operators. |
| X-ray tube | component | glass/metal vacuum tube; high voltage | technician, radiographer, lab tech | Vacuum tube that produces X-rays inside imaging equipment; a high-voltage, fragile component needing careful handling. |
| X-ray detector | measuring instrument | semiconductor; electronics; battery/AC | radiographer, security technician, lab tech | Device that senses X-rays and converts them to images or counts for medical, industrial and security applications. |
| X-ray scanner | imaging instrument | metal; electronics; mains power | security officer, customs officer, technician | Conveyorized or portal system that images baggage and parcels using X-rays to detect contraband and threats. |
| X-ray diffractometer | analytical instrument | metal; electronics; mains power | materials scientist, lab tech, researcher | Lab instrument that measures X-ray diffraction to determine crystalline structures and material phases. |
| X-ray photoelectron spectrometer | analytical instrument | metal; vacuum system; electronics | surface scientist, lab tech, researcher | Analyzes elemental composition and chemical states of surfaces by measuring photoelectrons emitted under X-ray irradiation. |
| XRF analyzer | analytical instrument | metal/plastic; battery or mains | geologist, inspector, technician | Handheld or benchtop device that identifies elemental composition using X-ray fluorescence for material sorting and quality control. |
| XLR connector | connector | metal/plastic | audio engineer, podcaster, content creator | Robust three-pin connector used for microphones and professional audio with a locking latch for reliable signals. |
| XY stage | positioning instrument | aluminum/steel; manual or motorized | microscopist, machinist, CNC operator | Two-axis platform that allows precise X and Y positioning for microscopes, CNC machines and inspection setups. |
| Xenon lamp | lighting tool | quartz glass; xenon gas; electric | photographer, projector technician, lab tech | High-intensity white light source used in flash photography, projectors and test equipment; bright, short-arc operation. |
| X-stand | equipment stand | steel or aluminum | musician, presenter, technician | Foldable X-shaped stand for keyboards, speakers or displays; lightweight and adjustable for quick setup. |
| X-Rite colorimeter | color measurement tool | plastic; electronics; USB or battery | photographer, printer, designer | Handheld device that measures screen and print color to calibrate monitors and printers for accurate color reproduction. |