This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing power-driven (e.g., battery, corded, pneumatic) handtools, such as drills, screwguns, circular saws, chain saws, staplers, and nailers.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

  • Manufacturing metal cutting-type and metal forming-type machines (including home workshop)--are classified in Industry 33351, Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing countersink bits, drill bits, router bits, milling cutters, and other machine tools for woodcutting--are classified in U.S. Industry 332212, Hand and Edge Tool Manufacturing;
  • Manufacturing power-driven heavy construction or mining hand operated tools, such as tampers, jackhammers, and augers--are classified in U.S. Industry 333120, Construction Machinery Manufacturing and
  • U.S. Industry 33313, Mining and Oil and Gas Field Machinery Manufacturing; and
  • Manufacturing powered home lawn and garden equipment--are classified in U.S. Industry 333112, Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing.