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Tools & Trade Terms

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Auger
Drill bit type with spiral cutting edge used to bore holes in wood
Bender
Used to make various bends in electrical conduit raceway
Chuck
part of power drill used for holding a drill bit in a rigid position
Chuck key
small wrench, usually an l or t shape, used to open or close a chuck on a power drill
crimp
process used to squeeze a solderless connector with a tool so that is stays on the conductor
Cutter
hardened steel tool used to cut holes in metal electrical boxes
Die
part of a knockout punch that works with the cutter and is placed on opposite side of metal box
Hydraulic
used to describe tools that use a pressurized fluid to accomplish work
Knockout Punch
tool used to cut holes in electrical boxes for attaching cables and conduits
Level
perfectly horizontal and flat; tool used to make sure an object is level
Plumb
Perfectly vertical; surface of item is at a right angle to floor or platform
Reciprocating
To move back and forth
Strip
To damage the threads of the head of a bolt or screw
Tempered
treated with heat to maximize the metal's hardness
Torque
turning or twisting force applied to an object; measure in inch pounds or foot pounds
Sheetrock
thin board of gypsum and paper layers used as interior walls sheeting
Short Circuit
A low resistance path resulting in a high value of current that flows around rather than through a circuit
Spliced
connecting two or more condutors with wire nut; done in electrical boxes
AWG
standard scale of diameters for wire sizing in U.S.
NEMA
specifies construction standards for electrical equiment; National Electrical Manufacturers Asso.
Flat blade screwdriver
used to remove and install slot head screws
Lineman Pliers
used to cut cables and condutors; and pull and hold conductors
Long nose pliers
Used to form small conductors, to cut, hold and pull conductors
Diagonal pliers
Used to cut cable and conductors, and cut and pull staples. Also called Dykes.
Wire strippers
Used to strip insulation from conductors, have multiple AWG selections
Multipurpose tool
used to strip insulation, crimp connectors, cut and size conductors and cut and thread small bolts
Razor knife
used to cut sheathing off Romes, strip large conductors, and open boxes
Triple tap tool
Used to tap holes, retap damaged thread, and determine screw sizes
Awl
used to start screw holes, make pilot holes
Hammer
used to drive and pull nails
Hacksaw
Used to cut conduit, large condutors, and cables
Portable drill
Used with appropriate bits to bore holes for cables and conduit
Auger bit
Used in a drill to bore holes through large wood frames
Keyhole saw
used to cut holes in wallboard for boxes, cut lath and plaster for box installation
Fish tape
used to pull wires or cables through conduit and insulated walls
Torpedo level
Used to level or plumb conduit, equipment, and appliances
Plumb Bob
Used to transfer location points from ceiling to floor
Cable cutter
Used to cut large cables and conductors
Kenesthesia
Sensing of motion, weight, or position of the body as muscles, tendons and joints move
Ergonomics
Science of making people and things work together efficiently and safely
Hammer drill
used to drill holes in masonry or concrete, also drill anchor holes
Heating blanket or heater box
Used to soften conduit for bending
Robertson/Square Drive screwdriver
Used to remove and install square head screws
Hole saw
saw used to drill holes
Rotay BX Cutter
tool used to strip outside sheathing from AC, MC cable
Channel lock pliers
used to hold and tighten raceway couplings and connectors, and hold and turn conduit and tubing
Tool pouch
Used to hold, organize, and carry hand tools
Sledgehammer
Used to drive ground rods, heavy duty hammer
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