This list includes 8 Tools that start with Y, from “Y-wrench (Y-hex key)” to “Yosemite clamp (Y-clamp)”. These tools are compact hand, measuring, and rigging aids used for fastening, adjusting, measuring, or climbing.
Tools that start with Y are instruments you use to build, fix, measure, or rig. Some names, like the Y-wrench, reflect their shape and long use in hardware and climbing traditions.
Below you’ll find the table with Tool, Purpose, Primary material(s), Typical users.
Tool: Lists the tool name and common synonyms so you can quickly recognize the item in shopping or research.
Purpose: Shows a concise one-line use description so you can assess whether the tool fits your project or task.
Primary material(s): Identifies main construction materials to help you predict durability, weight, and suitability for specific environments.
Typical users: Notes who commonly uses the tool, guiding you to the right audience for buying or learning more.
Tools that start with Y
| Tool | Primary use | Primary materials | Typical users | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankee screwdriver (spiral screwdriver) | Driving screws quickly with replaceable bits | Steel shank, plastic or wooden handle | Carpenters, woodworkers, DIYers | A ratcheting, spiral-action screwdriver that uses replaceable bits; popular in woodworking and cabinetmaking. Common in 1/8–1/4 in bit sizes, saves time on repetitive screw driving. |
| Y-wrench (Y-hex key) | Turning hex bolts with three-armed leverage | Hardened steel, sometimes plastic grip | Bicycle mechanics, technicians, DIYers | A three-arm hex key offering good torque and balance for small fasteners. Common in 2–8 mm sizes; widely used for bike maintenance and equipment repair. |
| Yardstick | Measuring and marking up to one yard (36 in) | Wood, plastic, or metal | Carpenters, crafters, teachers | A rigid 36-inch ruler used for quick measuring, marking, and teaching. Often graduated in inches and centimeters; simple and inexpensive. |
| Yard rake | Raking leaves and garden debris | Steel or plastic tines, wood or fiberglass handle | Homeowners, gardeners, landscapers | Large fan or leaf rake for lawns and beds; common widths 18–30 in. Lightweight models for leaves and heavier tined versions for thatch. |
| Yarn winder | Winding yarn into center-pull balls or cakes | Plastic, metal, or wood | Knitters, crocheters, fiber artists | Table-mounted or handheld device that turns skeins into tidy center-pull cakes. Available as manual crank or electric models; speeds up winding and prevents tangles. |
| Yarn swift | Holding skeins while winding yarn | Wood or metal | Knitters, weavers, fiber artists | An umbrella-like, collapsible skein holder that keeps yarn tensioned and untwisted while winding. Clamp or floor models pair with a yarn winder. |
| Yarn needle (tapestry/darning needle) | Sewing, seaming, and weaving in yarn ends | Metal or blunt plastic | Knitters, crocheters, textile crafters | Large-eyed, blunt-point needles designed to pass yarn through knitted or crocheted fabric without splitting. Come in several lengths and eye sizes for different yarn weights. |
| Yosemite clamp (Y-clamp) | Clamping oddly shaped workpieces (less common) | Steel frame, rubber or wood pads | Woodworkers, metalworkers | A Y-shaped or specialty clamp used to secure irregular items during gluing or welding. Not as common as bar clamps; handy for awkward shapes and fixtures. |