172+ Tool Puns to Make Your Toolbox of Humor Extra Sharp

If you’re someone who loves tools and has a good sense of humor, then you’re in for a treat! We’ve compiled a list of 178 tool puns that’ll have you chuckling like a wrench getting tightened.

Whether you’re a DIY enthusiast, a professional tradesperson, or just someone who enjoys a clever turn of phrase, these puns are sure to drive home the laughs.

So, grab your tool belt and get ready to enjoy some punny jokes that will bring both laughter and inspiration to your next workshop session.

1. Hammering in the Fun

1. I can’t hammer out a solution for this problem!
2. The hammer told a great joke — it was totally nailed!
3. Why did the hammer break up with the nail? It was tired of being hit on the head.
4. You’ve got to hammer the point home!
5. I tried to be a hammer, but I couldn’t handle the pressure!

2. Screwdriver Savvy

6. I was screwed over by that situation, literally!
7. Don’t be a screw-up!
8. I’m feeling screwed — can someone lend me a hand with this?
9. This screwdriver is a real twist in the plot!
10. I’m always up for a little screwball humor!

3. Wrenching It Up

11. I’m having a wrench of a time here!
12. The wrench is a bit twisted, but it’s still fun.
13. Don’t get bent out of shape over a wrench!
14. I think this problem needs a good ol’ wrench to fix it.
15. I could really use a wrench in my life right now — things are getting loose!

4. Pliers and Jokes That Grip You

16. Pliers are good at holding things together — like my sanity!
17. I’m totally gripped by this plier joke.
18. Let’s see if you can clamp down on this one!
19. You can’t plier yourself away from a good joke.
20. This plier pun really pulls everything together!

5. Sawing through the Laughter

21. I saw the funniest joke yesterday.
22. Let’s saw this problem into manageable pieces.
23. Why do saws make terrible comedians? They just cut to the punchline!
24. You’ve got to saw through the chaos to find the joke.
25. This saw joke is really making me feel like I’m cutting-edge!

6. Drill and Thrill

26. I’m drilling for laughs, but nothing’s coming up.
27. Let’s drill down on this situation, shall we?
28. The drill told a joke, but it was a bit too “pointed.”
29. I’m really feeling the drill pressure with this one!
30. Let’s drill into this issue — I’m sure it’ll be funny.

7. Nail It with These Tool Puns

31. I nailed that joke, didn’t I?
32. I’m not sure if I can nail this one — it’s a toughie!
33. Don’t worry, I’ll hammer out the details!
34. This nail joke is on point!
35. Why did the nail go to therapy? It had too many issues to work through.

8. Leveling Up with Jokes

36. I’ve got a great level-headed joke coming up.
37. This joke is really leveled out.
38. Let’s keep things level, okay? No need to get tilted.
39. I can’t believe you leveled me with that punchline!
40. Time to take this level joke to new heights!

9. Measuring Up the Humor

41. I’m measuring how funny this joke is — it’s off the charts!
42. You can’t measure the amount of laughter that joke just generated!
43. I can’t seem to measure up to your sense of humor.
44. I’m not sure if I’m 100% measuring this correctly.
45. This pun is exactly the right size!

10. Tape Measure Madness

46. I’m measuring out the perfect punchline.
47. Let’s not stretch this joke any further!
48. You’re really pulling the tape on this one, huh?
49. This tape measure is straight to the point.
50. You can’t measure the fun I’m having right now!

11. Sanding Down the Rough Edges

51. Let’s sand down this rough joke to make it smooth.
52. This joke is a bit rough around the edges!
53. Sandpaper jokes are the best; they always smooth things out.
54. You can’t sand away the good humor.
55. Don’t worry — I’ll sand down the details for you.

12. File the Fun Away

56. Time to file this one away as a classic!
57. You can always file this under “funny.”
58. Let’s file away that idea for later!
59. This joke is a real filing cabinet of laughs.
60. I can’t file this under “boring” — it’s hilarious!

13. Cutting-Edge Humor

61. That joke was really cutting-edge.
62. Let’s get to the cutting part — the punchline!
63. This joke is too sharp for its own good!
64. You’ve really cut me to the core with that one.
65. Why do cutting tools always win? They’re sharp and to the point!

14. Welding Humor: Sticking Together

66. This joke is welded into my memory forever.
67. Let’s weld our thoughts together on this one.
68. I’m stuck on this welding joke — can’t stop laughing!
69. You’ve really welded yourself into my good graces!
70. This is a welding-level bond of humor!

15. Spanner Talk

71. Can someone please pass me that spanner of laughs?
72. I can’t believe you just spannered me with that joke!
73. That’s one spanner of a situation.
74. I think we need to loosen up the tension with a spanner!
75. That was a tight one, but you still spannered it well.

16. Socketing the Punchline

76. That punchline really clicked into place.
77. You’re just a socket away from the perfect joke!
78. Let’s socket this problem — it’ll fit right in.
79. You’re really socketing the laughs with that one!
80. A good socket joke always gets the perfect fit.

17. Chain Reaction of Laughter

81. That joke created a chain reaction of laughter!
82. Let’s link up some more puns, shall we?
83. My laugh is on a chain reaction now — it won’t stop!
84. You’ve really linked this joke into my funny bone.
85. Watch out — here comes the chain of puns!

18. Bolt-On Humor

86. I’ll bolt this pun straight into your brain.
87. This joke is really bolted into my memory.
88. That’s a bolt-on joke if I’ve ever heard one!
89. I’m bolting right through these puns!
90. What’s the difference between a bolt and a pun? A bolt can’t make you laugh this much!

19. Chiseling Out Some Jokes

91. You’ve really chiseled that joke down to perfection.
92. Time to chisel away the bad jokes and reveal the good ones!
93. This joke really carved its way into my heart.
94. You’re really chiseling your way to the funniest punchline.
95. I’m having a great time chiseling out some laughs.

20. Clamping Down on the Laughter

96. Let’s clamp down on this joke — it’s hilarious!
97. I’m really clamped in the grip of laughter.
98. This clamp of humor is going to hold strong!
99. You really clamped that punchline shut — nailed it!
100. Clamping down on that joke was a great move!

21. Hammering the Point Home

101. I’m really hammering the point with this one.
102. This joke is driving the point home!
103. You’ve got to hammer your humor into the right spot.
104. This hammer pun is driving me crazy in a good way.
105. You can’t miss this one, it’s definitely nailed down!

22. Fastening Humor Tight

106. Time to fasten your seatbelt — this joke is going to be a wild ride!
107. You can always count on a well-fastened joke to stick.
108. I can’t get this screw to fasten properly, but this pun is locked in.
109. Let’s fasten these laughs down tight!
110. I’m fastened in for a ride full of tool puns!

23. Leveling Up the Humor

111. This joke really took it to the next level.
112. We need to level out these puns for better laughs.
113. I’m trying to keep everything level here, but these jokes keep tilting me.
114. That’s a perfectly leveled pun, right on point!
115. No need to level out this one — it’s already perfect!

24. Drilling Down on Fun

116. Let’s drill down to the core of this joke!
117. I’m drilling deep into this humor.
118. You really drilled that joke home!
119. Let’s get drilling — these puns are going to make you laugh!
120. Don’t drill me with too many puns — I can’t handle all the laughs!

25. Fixing Things with Laughter

121. I’m fixing to tell the best joke!
122. This situation is broken, but the joke is fixed!
123. Sometimes, humor is the best fix for a rough day.
124. I can fix your bad mood with a few tool puns!
125. That joke was like a wrench — it totally fixed my day!

26. Tightening the Humor

126. Let’s tighten this joke up until it’s perfect!
127. This humor is as tight as a nut and bolt.
128. You can always tighten your wit with a few good puns.
129. That’s a tight joke, no loose ends here!
130. I tightened that punchline so much, it’s hard to loosen up!

27. Screwing Around

131. Stop screwing around — this pun is serious!
132. That joke really screws with your mind!
133. I can’t believe I’m still laughing at that screwball humor.
134. Don’t screw this one up — it’s a great joke!
135. I’m not sure if I’m screwing or unscrewing the situation here!

28. Cutting Through the Jokes

136. I’ll cut through all the nonsense and get to the punchline.
137. That joke was cut and dry — no beating around the bush!
138. That cut-through-the-joke moment was perfect!
139. You really sliced and diced that joke, didn’t you?
140. That punchline cuts straight to the heart!

29. Gearing Up for a Laugh

141. I’m gearing up for the best joke of the day!
142. This joke really got me into gear.
143. I need to gear up my brain for these puns!
144. That was a well-oiled joke, smooth and easy!
145. Don’t slip up on your gears — keep the jokes coming!

30. Measuring Up the Humor

146. I’ve got the perfect measure for humor — this one’s spot on!
147. You can’t measure how much I love this joke.
148. This joke is right on the money — measured to perfection!
149. That punchline was exactly the right size.
150. You really measured that joke to perfection — well done!

31. Nailing Down the Perfect Punchline

151. Time to nail this punchline!
152. You nailed that joke — spot on!
153. I can’t believe you nailed the humor so perfectly!
154. That joke was nailed down tight — no loose ends.
155. A well-timed nail pun always gets a laugh!

32. Drilling for Laughter Tool Puns

156. I’m drilling for the perfect punchline!
157. This joke really drilled me with laughter.
158. Let’s drill into this situation and find the funny part!
159. A little drill humor never hurt anyone.
160. This drill joke really drove it home!

33. Spannering Around

161. Let’s spanner our way through this joke!
162. Don’t spanner my hopes for a good punchline!
163. The spanner in the works was that hilarious punchline!
164. Time to throw a spanner into the mix of humor!
165. You really spannered that one good!

34. Welding Humor Together

166. This pun is welded into my funny bone.
167. Time to weld these jokes into one perfect collection!
168. You’ve really welded your way into my laugh zone.
169. That punchline is a true work of welding art!
170. Let’s weld our thoughts into something hilarious.

35. Bolt-On Humor

171. You really bolted that joke together perfectly.
172. This bolt-on humor fits so well!
173. That punchline bolted straight into my funny bone!
174. You can’t bolt-on enough humor!
175. This bolt joke is nuts — literally!

36. Chiseling the Laughs

176. Time to chisel away at this problem with humor!
177. This joke was a chisel of pure genius.
178. Let’s chisel the punchline into something solid!