Top 7 Tools for Electrical Projects | Ask This Old House

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In this video, Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman shows host Kevin O’Connor the tools he uses the most during day-to-day electrical work. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. 7 Common Electrical Tools Explained Electricians use a lot of tools, but some are more indispensable than others. Linesman’s Pliers [https://amzn.to/3EqLfxX] Electricians use linesman’s pliers for almost everything. These pliers have flat noses designed for twisting wires tightly. They also have cutting edges for cutting wires to length, as well as stripping the jackets off individual wires. And, since they’re tough and heavy, electricians will often use linesman’s pliers as a makeshift hammer to drive staples, punch holes in electrical boxes, and more. Combination Screwdriver [https://amzn.to/3CgtK2B] Electricians have many screwdrivers, nut drivers, and other tools. But many of their most common hardware uses the same tips, such as #2 square drive for breakers, #2 Phillips and flat tips for outlets and wall plates, and ¼ and 5/16-inch nut drivers for light fixtures and the like. Rather than carry all those screwdrivers, most electricians enjoy the convenience of a combination screwdriver, which can offer tips for 11 or more different fastener types—all in one screwdriver. Side Cutters or Diagonal Cutters [https://amzn.to/3nBU4hs] Occasionally, an electrician can’t get their linesman’s pliers into a tight spot, requiring something with a little more fin

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