Comprehensive Visual Encyclopedia of Specialized Hand Tools & Their Uses

Someone shared a photo asking for help identifying a tool, which turned out to be a Morse taper drift. This really shows how useful it would be to have easy-to-access resources for tool identification. A well-organized visual guide—whether in the form of a book or a detailed website/app—covering a wide range of specialized hand tools, their names, variations, and specific uses, could be incredibly valuable for DIY enthusiasts, tradespeople, and hobbyists. It would make it easier to identify tools quickly, use them correctly, and expand your overall mechanical know-how.

Origin Reddit Post

r/tools

Tool ID -some sort of wedge

Posted by u/Single_Custard275006/01/2025

Top Comments

u/EstobahnRodriguez
Drill drift for banging out morse tapers Usually beginner bench fitting shop project.
u/Single_Custard2750
Brilliant, thanks mate.
u/Abbeykats
Morse taper drift/wedge. Used for removing tooling from morse tapers. Most drill presses hold the chuck with a taper. If you lower the quill there is a slot where you can usually see a hole t
u/Single_Custard2750
Thanks, thought it was for wedging something in or out.

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