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Power Tools for Electrical Work
A number of power tools stand out as incredibly useful for performing everyday electrical tasks. You’ll want a cordless drill, both for mounting devices into walls, and creating holes through which you can thread cable. You’ll also need an oscillating multi-tool, which is great for creating neat little square holes in drywall, and a reciprocating saw to deal with timber framing. An impact driver is also worth considering: it will provide the torque required when you need to do a lot of screwing in a short time span.
Basic Hand Tools for Electricians
There are a select few hand tools that most electricians will use on a daily basis. These include wire strippers, pliers, and screwdrivers.
Wire strippers, naturally, are used every time an electrician wants to make a connection, usually within a plug socket. Screwdrivers are necessary for driving those connections home, and for enclosing electrical devices, plugs and sockets. You’ll be using a combination of Philips and flat-head screwdrivers.
Finally, a selection of pliers can be very useful. Needle-nose pliers will allow you access to tight spaces, while adjustable pliers will make it easy to deal with a variety of tasks. Choose a pair that is made from high-carbon steel, or some similarly durable material. You’re going to expose the teeth of the pliers to considerable pressure, and you don’t want them to wear away.
