Best Welding Hand Tools - Our Picks
Below are some of our favorite accessories every welder needs to get the job done and done right. Made from quality materials, these tools stand up to everyday use while providing the features and specs loved by the pros.
Best Automatic Spring Loaded Punches
ALLY Tools and Parts 3 PC SET of 6 Inch Heavy Duty Automatic Center Punch Set
If you are looking to have a high impact automatic center punch then this product is right for you. ALLY Tools sells a set of 6 inch heavy duty automatic center punches. These center punches feature a strong spring to withstand high impact use.
These automatic Center Punch features adjustable impact strength and adjustable spring tension for light or heavy strokes. These center punches work great for marking, punching, and staking metal. Each center punch features a chrome plated shank body which can withstand high impact force and resists corrosion. The body of each center punch features a knurled non-slip surface which makes it easier to grip the center punch and adjust the stroke when necessary. The center punch tips are made from extremely strong CR-V steel that holds up against tough surfaces.
The 6 inch automatic center punch is perfect for heavy duty jobs that need high impact. You can leave a set at your house, your garage or toolbox. These center punches are ideal for center punching metal surfaces.
This set is perfect if you are looking to purchase multiple center punches for your workshop. You can leave the center punches in different areas of your workshop and not worry about misplacing them.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 9.6 ounces
- Dimensions: 7.5 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: ACPS36
- Material: CR-V Tips, Steel
ALLY Tools and Parts 6 Inch and 5 Inch Heavy Duty Automatic Center Punch Set
Having a center punch will save you time and energy in making dents or imprints for your welds. Luckily, ALLY Tools and Parts sells a set of 6 inch and 5 inch automatic center punches.
These automatic Center Punch features adjustable impact strength and adjustable spring tension for light or heavy strokes. These center punches work great for marking, punching, and staking metal. Each center punch features a chrome plated shank body which can withstand high impact force and resists corrosion. The body of each center punch features a knurled non-slip surface which makes it easier to grip the center punch and adjust the stroke when necessary. The center punch tips are made from extremely strong CR-V steel that holds up against tough surfaces.
The 5 inch center punch features a blue end knob which makes it more comfortable on your hands to press down on the center punch to indent metal. The 6 inch automatic center punch is perfect for heavy duty jobs that need high impact. The 5 inch automatic center punch is perfect for everyday materials and tasks that need small impact.
This product is recommended for welders looking for a heavy duty and everyday center punch that they can use at home and at the workshop.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 7.2 ounces
- Dimensions: 6 x 2.9 x 1 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: ACPS
- Material: CR-V Tips, Steel
Best Welding Flint Strikers
ALLY Tools Triple Flint Striker with 9 Rotatable Triple Flints
This flint striker set produces great quality sparks and provide great value. Each set has one triple flint striker, eight extra flints and one flint already preinstalled. You cannot go wrong with the value you are given with this product.
The cylindrical file that creates the sparks delivers excellent sparks on demand. The body of the flint striker is zinc plated to prevent rust and corrosion. Each rotatable flint features three individual flints. So in every Flint Striker set there’s nine separate rotatable flints. In total, you get altogether 27 individual flints. You will not need to purchase any additional flints or flint strikers for a long time.
You can use this flint striker for non welding applications such as Bunsen burners, campfires, and starting gas appliances. Installing and replacing the triangle flints is easy to do. Simply screw/unscrew the middle screw that is on the flint striker to change or rotate flints.
Creating sparks from a triple flint striker like this model is a lot easier to do than using a single flints striker. The handle on this triple flint striker is sturdy and easy to use when striking the flints against the cylindrical file. The handle is zinc plated to prevent rust and corrosion.
This product is recommended to anyone who needs to spark oxy-acetylene welding torches or propane torches.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 4.2 ounces
- Dimensions: 7.2 x 1.81 x 0.79 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: TFLWFR
- Material: Ferrocerium & Steel
Best Multi-Functional Welding MIG Pliers
ALLY Tools and Parts Welding MIG Pliers
ALLY Tools and Parts’ MIG pliers is the perfect all-around Welder Pliers at a reasonable price. The Pliers’ is made from high carbon steel with a hardness rating of HRC60, this ensures the Pliers will last you for many years to come. So, using these pliers for hammering will not be a problem. These pliers feature the same standard bells and whistles that more expensive MIG pliers’ brands have at a lower price point.
These pliers feature hard cutting edges for wire cutting, a small-serrated hole to remove and install contact tips, a large-serrated hole for nozzle removal and installation, sharp tip edges to clean inside welding nozzles and clean out splatter. The tip edges are serrated as well to make drawing and cutting wire a breeze. The tip edges are sharp and thin enough to reach into small areas that larger pliers cannot reach.
Overall, these pliers are comfortable to hold and use. The spring-loaded handle reduces hand fatigue by making it easier to open and close the pliers. The blue premium non-slip grip handles make the pliers comfortable to hold.
These pliers are nickel-iron plated which will prevent rust and corrosion after repeated use. They are heat resistant so you can use these pliers in any extreme conditions. If you are looking for a good combination of value and quality, definitely consider these pliers.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 11.2 ounces
- Dimensions: 11.18 x 4.02 x 0.91 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: MIGPLR
- Material: Carbon Steel
Best Welding Soapstone Holders
ALLY Tools Flat Soapstone Holder with 7 Flat Soapstone Pens
The flat soapstone holder with 7 flat soapstone pens kit from ALLY Tools is a quality product. ALLY Tools and Parts sells both round and flat styles. However, the flat soapstone is usually the more common soapstone holder and soapstone pen used as welding soapstone. Soapstone is one of the preferred marking instruments in welding as it creates highly visible markings on metal and are non-destructive to your welds.
Flat Soapstone Holder features a stainless-steel trigger that easily moves soapstone in and out of the holder. The back-pocket clip is handy in allowing you to clip the holder anywhere. Each soapstone holder has one preinstalled flat soapstone for immediate use and six extras for future use. You can use any type of flat soapstone with the holder. It is a universal design and easy to use.
The quality of the soapstone pens is of the highest quality. Each of our soapstone pens are made from premium white soapstone. The markings made from the soapstone are clear on both steel and fabric. The soapstone markings from this product are easy to rub off and will not make permanent marks or damage your material. This product is recommended for welders who are in the market for using soapstone to mark their welds or looking for a non-destructive method of marking material.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 0.81 ounces
- Dimensions: 7 x 1.9 x 1.9 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: FSPPW4R
- Material: Stainless Steel & Soapstone
ALLY Tools Round Soapstone Holder with 7 Round Soapstone Pens
Finding the appropriate marking instrument to mark your welds is a crucial step to ensure your welds go perfectly as planned. The most common marking instrument for welding is welding soapstone. Soapstone holders with the use of soapstone pens creates highly visible markings on metal and are non-destructive to your welds. There are two styles of soapstone holders and soapstone. The style covered here is a round soapstone holder and round soapstone. ALLY Tools and Parts sells both round and flat styles.
For the round soapstone holder, the body of the holder is made of high-quality aluminum. The holder features a front pocket clip that allows you to clip the holder anywhere. The knurled tightening knob is easy to use and ensures the round soapstone is securely always placed inside the holder. When you purchase this set, each soapstone holder has one preinstalled soapstone for immediate use and six extras for future use. The holder is easy to carry and has a highly visible blue rubber top in case you misplace it.
The quality of the soapstone pens is of the highest quality. Each of our soapstone pens are made from premium white soapstone. The markings made from the soapstone are clear on both steel and fabric. The Soapstone markings from this product are easy to rub off and will not make permanent marks or damage your material. This product is recommended for welders who are in the market for using soapstone to mark their welds or looking for a non-destructive method of marking material.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 0.81 ounces
- Dimensions: 7.24 x 2.05 x 1.65 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: RSPPW4R
- Material: Aluminum & Soapstone
Best Welding Fillet Gauges
ALLY Tools 7 Piece Fillet Welding Inspection Gauge Set
Owning a welding fillet gauge is a must have tool for any welder’s kit. Welding gauges are probably one of the more underused tools in a welder’s arsenal. Inspecting your welds is a crucial step to ensure your welds are properly done. This welding gauge set checks the standard measurements you will need and features a handy leather carrying case.
The two types of measurement that this fillet welding gauge checks are throat thickness and leg length. Reading a welding fillet gauge is simple and straight forward. Each end of the gauge either measures leg length or throat thickness. Calculating leg length will always be the convex sides of the welding fillet gauge. Calculating throat thickness on the fillet gauges will be the sides with the protrusions in the middle of its side.
This welding gauge features 7 pieces of fillet welds. The etched markings on each fillet welding gauge are easy to see. The fillet welding gauges are rust proof and bend proof which ensure they will be accurate and reliable for many years to come. The entire set measures welds from 1/8″ to 1″ or 3.2 – 25.4mm. Each measurement is etched in imperial and metric.
The leather pouch comes in handy to store your gauges and keep them from safe from any scratches or dents. This product is highly recommended for welding inspectors and professional welders alike.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 5.6 ounces
- Dimensions: 5.8 x 2.5 x 0.7 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: WFG7PC
- Material: Stainless Steel
Best Welding Oxy-Acetylene Tip Cleaning Set
ALLY Tools Large and Small 13 Wire Oxy-Acetylene Tip Cleaner Set
Having a carburetor cleaner tip cleaner set is a must have to clean out your welding torches. It is a crucial tool in maintaining your welding kit. Luckily, ALLY Tools sells a set of tip cleaners that offers value and dependence. In this set, there is a small tip cleaner and a large tip cleaner. The small tip cleaner is 3 inches or 75mm in length. The large tip cleaner is 5 inches or 130mm in length.
Each tip cleaner has a flat file for filing down surfaces and each Tip Cleaner has 13 individual wire files. The wire files for the large tip cleaner are four and 1/3″ long. While wire files for the small tip cleaner are two and 1/3” long. The wire file sizes range from drill size 49 – 77 or from Gauge 6 to 26. The different wire sizes are etched on the aluminum casing for easy referencing.
These tip cleaners are great tools for cleaning out other gas orifices, engine jet carburetors, shower heads, and any small hard to reach places. Recommended to welders and anyone looking for tools for everyday use. They are easy to use and easy to carry around in any toolbox.
Specifications:
- Item Weight: 2.08 ounces
- Dimensions: 4.96 x 1.26 x 0.67 inches
- Manufacturer: ALLY Tools and Parts Corp
- Part Number: TPCLRCS
- Material: Aluminum & Steel
