Here you’ll find 10 Tools that start with Z that begin with Z, organized from “Z-bender” to “Zoodle maker”. These items are mostly handheld or small powered implements, often specialized for metalwork, food prep, and light trades.

Tools that start with Z are a compact, varied set of instruments used around workshops and kitchens worldwide. A notable example is the zoodle maker, which became popular as spiralized vegetables rose with health-conscious cooking trends.

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Tool: The item’s name, usually a common or brand term, so you can quickly spot the tool you need.

Purpose: Brief one-line statement of what the tool does and its main practical use for your projects.

Primary materials: The typical material(s) the tool is made from, helping you assess durability and maintenance needs.

Typical users: Common groups who use this tool, so you can judge whether it fits your skill level or trade.

Tools that start with Z

ToolTypeTypical materials/specsTypical users
ZesterKitchenStainless steel grater, ~6 in bladeChef, home cook
Zoodle makerKitchenPlastic or stainless spiralizer, ~7 in diameterChef, home cook
Zigzag footHandMetal presser foot, fits domestic machinesSewist, tailor, DIYer
Zipper footHandMetal presser foot, fits domestic machinesSewist, tailor, DIYer
Zip tie tensionerHandSteel/plastic, ~8 in tool lengthElectrician, technician, DIYer
Z-folderWorkshopSteel tabletop machine, folds up to ~11 in paper widthPrinter, office staff, mailroom
Z-benderWorkshopSteel sheet bender, ~24 in capacityMetalworker, HVAC tech, fabricator
Z-clampHandSteel clamp, ~4 in throat depthCarpenter, metalworker, welder
Z-seamerHandSteel hand seamer, ~10 in jaw widthRoofer, metalworker, HVAC tech
Zirconia grinding wheelCuttingZirconia-alumina abrasive, 4 in diameterMechanic, metalworker, machinist

Descriptions

Zester
Handheld grater for removing citrus zest and fine aromatic peel; also used for ginger, garlic and chocolate.
Zoodle maker
Tool that cuts vegetables into noodle-like spirals (zoodles), commonly used for zucchini and other firm veggies.
Zigzag foot
Sewing machine foot for making zigzag stitches and working with knit fabrics or decorative edges.
Zipper foot
Sewing foot that lets the needle stitch close to zippers, piping or bulky edges.
Zip tie tensioner
Hand tool that tensions and trims cable ties cleanly for secure wiring and bundling.
Z-folder
Paper folding machine that creates Z-folds for mailers and brochures, speeding up high-volume folding.
Z-bender
Tool that forms Z-shaped bends in sheet metal for ducts, flashings and trim pieces.
Z-clamp
Clamp with a Z-shaped jaw used to hold thin panels or edges during assembly or welding.
Z-seamer
Hand tool for crimping and folding metal seams, commonly used on standing-seam roofs and flashing.
Zirconia grinding wheel
Durable abrasive wheel for grinding, shaping and deburring metal, carbide and stainless steel.
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