Uploaded September 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How to use Mechanic's Hammers, Chisels, and Punches. This video is intended for students in my manual drivetrain and automatic transmissions classes, as well as anyone who is interested in basic precision measurements.
TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:14 Don't be a hammer and chisel technician
0:33 Hammer types and usage
1:25 Plastic hammerheads
1:35 Brass hammerhead
1:542 Steel hammerhead
2:32 Punches and chisels
2:40 Steel punches and chisels
2:44 Brass punches and drifts
Specialty punches and chisels
2:54 Extra-long punches and chisels
3:00 Roll-pin removal/installation punches
3:17 Care and treatment of punches and chisels
4:06 Wear Z87+ rated safety glasses/goggles
4:44 Chisel/punch holder
6:13 Chisel and punch usage
6:35 Roll pin punch usage
7:14 Care and storage of punches and chisels
This video helps cover content related to the 2017 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Required Supplemental Tasks - Tools and Equipment:
1. Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications.
2. Identify standard and metric designation.
3. Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools.
4. Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
5. Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (i.e., micrometer, dial indicator, dial caliper).
ABOUT US
Weber State University (WSU) - Department of Automotive Technology - Ardell Brown Technology Wing - Transmission Lab. This is part of a series of videos on Precision Measurements and tool care - Basic use and care of Hammers, Chisels, and Punches.
This procedure is taught as part of our 2-year associate's degree program. For more information on the Weber Automotive program, visit: http://www.weber.edu/automotive
This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kelly.html
Visit my other YouTube channel youtube.com/user/vibratesoftware to see the amazing NVH app for vibration diagnosis!
QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS:
1. How do you speed up or slow down a YouTube video?
2. What is a hammer and chisel technician?
3. What is the rule for picking a hammerhead in this class?
4. What four types of hammerheads were discussed in this video?
5. When is it okay to use a steelhead hammer in this class?
6. What are the four types of punches/chisels described in this video?
7. What is the purpose of the knurled end of a brass drift or punch?
8. When is it okay to use a steel punch/chisel rather than a brass one?
9. What is the safety warning etched on every punch and chisel?
10. What is the purpose of the punch holding tool?
11. When using a punch/chisel, is it okay to pull/pry/pound on them in a sideways direction?
12. What is unique about a roll-pin punch?
13. What are you to do if you damage or break a tool?
DONATE TO OUR DEPARTMENT
Please consider a donation to the Department of Automotive Technology at Weber State University here: http://advancement.weber.edu/Automotive
How to use Mechanic's Hammers, Chisels, and Punches. This video is intended for students in my manual drivetrain and automatic transmissions classes, as well as anyone who is interested in basic precision measurements.
TIMELINE:
0:00 Introduction
0:14 Don't be a hammer and chisel technician
0:33 Hammer types and usage
1:25 Plastic hammerheads
1:35 Brass hammerhead
1:542 Steel hammerhead
2:32 Punches and chisels
2:40 Steel punches and chisels
2:44 Brass punches and drifts
Specialty punches and chisels
2:54 Extra-long punches and chisels
3:00 Roll-pin removal/installation punches
3:17 Care and treatment of punches and chisels
4:06 Wear Z87+ rated safety glasses/goggles
4:44 Chisel/punch holder
6:13 Chisel and punch usage
6:35 Roll pin punch usage
7:14 Care and storage of punches and chisels
This video helps cover content related to the 2017 National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Required Supplemental Tasks - Tools and Equipment:
1. Identify tools and their usage in automotive applications.
2. Identify standard and metric designation.
3. Demonstrate safe handling and use of appropriate tools.
4. Demonstrate proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment.
5. Demonstrate proper use of precision measuring tools (i.e., micrometer, dial indicator, dial caliper).
ABOUT US
Weber State University (WSU) - Department of Automotive Technology - Ardell Brown Technology Wing - Transmission Lab. This is part of a series of videos on Precision Measurements and tool care - Basic use and care of Hammers, Chisels, and Punches.
This procedure is taught as part of our 2-year associate's degree program. For more information on the Weber Automotive program, visit: http://www.weber.edu/automotive
This video was created and edited by Professor John D. Kelly at WSU. For a full biography, see http://www.weber.edu/automotive/J_Kelly.html
Visit my other YouTube channel youtube.com/user/vibratesoftware to see the amazing NVH app for vibration diagnosis!
QUESTIONS FOR TEACHERS:
1. How do you speed up or slow down a YouTube video?
2. What is a hammer and chisel technician?
3. What is the rule for picking a hammerhead in this class?
4. What four types of hammerheads were discussed in this video?
5. When is it okay to use a steelhead hammer in this class?
6. What are the four types of punches/chisels described in this video?
7. What is the purpose of the knurled end of a brass drift or punch?
8. When is it okay to use a steel punch/chisel rather than a brass one?
9. What is the safety warning etched on every punch and chisel?
10. What is the purpose of the punch holding tool?
11. When using a punch/chisel, is it okay to pull/pry/pound on them in a sideways direction?
12. What is unique about a roll-pin punch?
13. What are you to do if you damage or break a tool?
DONATE TO OUR DEPARTMENT
Please consider a donation to the Department of Automotive Technology at Weber State University here: http://advancement.weber.edu/Automotive
