 A tool is any physical thing that can be

used to complete a task, especially if

the item is not used in the process.
Tools are placed in two groups. These
groups are, hand tools and power tools.
 Hand tools are tools that do not need
electricity to operate.
 Power tools are tools that use electricity
to operate.
 Knife
 Screwdriver (phillips, flat end, star point
etc)
 Pliers (long nose, lines man, adjustable
etc)
 Hammer (claw, ballpeen, sledge)
 Hand saw (sized by its length and the
number of teeth)
 Hack saw (sized by its length and the
number of teeth)
 Measuring tape. (Sized by its length)
 The hammer is one of the most widely
used hand tools.
NAIL HAMMERS
Nail hammers are made in two patterns
i. Curve claw
ii. Straight claw
Handles may be made from wood, solid
steel, fiberglass. Most are generally
furnished with rubber-type grips.
Ballpeen hammers have a rounded,
slightly crowned striking face with
bevelled edges and a round ball-shaped
peen.
Handles may be made from wood, solid
steel, fiberglass. Most are generally
furnished with rubber-type grips.
 Hammers are normally classified and
sold by their weight and its head type
wrenches main function is
 Holding
 Turning

Nuts, bolts, cap screws and various threaded

parts.
The adjustable wrench is the most
widely used wrench.
It is designed to provide a wide range of
things in a single tool and is good for
almost all tradesmen.
The adjustable wrench should be tightly
fitted to the nut and pull so that the
force is on the side of the fixed jaw.
Screwdrivers are available in a wide
variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
However their use is the same; to drive
in and remove threaded screws, such
as, wood screws, machine screws, and
self-tapping screws.
The screwdriver gets its name from the
type of tip it has. Some of the more
frequently use screwdrivers are
 The flat head
 The Phillips
 The star point
 The square tip
 Make sure that the tip fits the slot of the
screw properly
 Do not use a screwdriver as a chisel, a
punch or a pry bar
 Do not expose the screwdriver to
excessive heat
Always make a pilot hole before driving
the screw.
This is very important esp. When driving
a screw near the edge of a board or into
hard wood.
The most common screw with a
recessed slot is the Phillips screw.
these screws have what appears to be
two slots at right angles to each other
Other screws that look like Phillips also
exist.
 Drill press
 Lathe
 Band saw
 Jackhammer
 Electric drill

Power tools are either stationary or portable.

Stationary means the tool is one place and

portable means that the tool can be moved
from place to place in hand.
Some basic tips when using hand
tools.
 Select the right tool for the job. Using
the wrong tools increase the chance of
having an accident.
 Use good quality tools.
 Keep tools in good condition at all times.
 Inspect tools for defects before use.
Replace or repair defective tools.
 Keep cutting tools sharp and cover sharp
edges. with suitable covering to protect
the tool and to prevent injuries from
unintended contact.
 Replace cracked, splintered, or broken
handles on hammers, screwdrivers, or
sledges.
 Ensure that the handles of tools like
hammers and axes fit tightly into the
head of the tool.
 Maintain tools carefully. Keep them
clean and dry, and store them properly
after each use.
 Do not use tools for jobs they are not intended
to do. For example, do not use a flat screw
driver as a chisel, pry bar, wedge or punch; or
wrenches as hammers.
 Do not apply excessive force or pressure on
tools.
 Do not cut towards yourself when using
cutting tools.
 Do not throw tools. Hand them, handle
first.
 Do not carry a sharp tool in your pocket.
A pneumatic tool, air tool, air-
powered tool or pneumatic-powered
tool is a type of power tool, driven by
compressed air supplied by an air
compressor.
Pneumatic tools can also be driven by
compressed carbon dioxide (CO2)
stored in small cylinders allowing for
portability.
Most pneumatic tools convert the
compressed air to work using a pneumatic
motor.
Compared to electric power tool equivalents,
 pneumatic tools are safer to run and maintain
 Having less risk of sparks, short-circuiting or
electrocution
 have a higher power to weight ratio, allowing a
smaller, lighter tool to accomplish the same task.
 Furthermore, they are less likely to self-destruct
in case the tool is jammed or overloaded.
 The Electrician’s tool pouch is
essential in that it helps kept
electrical tools organized. The
tool pouch allows the right tools
at hand which makes the job
more efficient.

 The electrician must have

proper tools for the job.

 Tools must be maintain and

kept in good working condition.
 Certain tools are
essential, and
without them the
electrician should
not attempt to do
any type of wiring.

 Listed are the basic

hand tools that are
essential to
electrical wiring.
Needle-nose pliers Lineman’s pliers (side cutters)
 Forming loops on small conductors Cutting large conductors
 Cutting and stripping small  Forming loops on large
conductors conductors
 Pulling and holding large
conductors

Diagonal pliers (dykes)

 Cutting small conductors Wire strippers
 Cutting conductors in limited  Stripping insulation from
spaces conductors
 Cutting small conductors
 Crimping wire lugs
 Star point
Flat-head screwdriver screwdriver
Installing and removing
 Installing and
slot-head screws
removing star-head
screws
Slip-joint pliers level
 Holding couplings and conductors  Leveling conduit and equipment
 Tightening couplings and
conductors

Keyhole saw Conduit reamer

 Cutting holes in plasterboard for  Reaming burrs from cut
circuit boxes conduits and EMT
Hacksaw Steel measuring tape
 Cutting large conductors and  Measuring conduit and cable
cables
 Cutting conduit, metal, or bolts

Nut driver
Adjustable wrenches  Installing and removing nuts
 Used for turning bolts, nuts, and and bolts
small pipe fittings  Tightening and loosening
nuts and long bolts
hammer Circuit tester
• Diving and pulling nails • Checking circuits for power
• Opening wooden crates and • Checking fuses and breakers
breaking plasterboard

Electrician’s knife Hex key set (Allen

• Opening paper cartons wrenches)
• Stripping cables and large • Installing and removing
conductors Allen screws
Steel fish tape and reel
Conduit bender
 Pulling conductors through conduit
 Bending conduit for conductor
 Pulling cables through insulated
installation
walls
 There are many more
hand and power tools that
electricians will use in
residential and
commercial wiring.
 All tools should be used
only for the purpose
intended.
 It is the electrician’s
responsibility to keep his
or her tools sharp, clean,
and lubricated.
 A well maintained tool
has a longer life and is
safer than an improperly
maintained tool.
 Repair tools when
possible, but discard
worn or damaged tools.
Factors to consider when purchasing
tools are size, design, and quality.

 Always purchase the correct sized tools for the work to

be done.
 Tools should be designed specifically for electrical
work. Ex: Insulated handles, hammers with straight
claws.
 The purchase of quality tools last longer which saves
replacement cost.
 Select the right tool for the job.

 Keep tools clean, lubricated, and in good

working condition.

 Purchase good quality tools they are

safer and will last longer.

 Repair tools when possible, but discard

worn or damaged tools.
 There are three basic electrical
quantities.

 Current- This is the movement of free

electrons through circuit

 Voltage- a force between two points / the

energy required to move free electrons.

 Resistance- the opposition to the flow of

current
Quantity Letter Symbols Units Unit Symbols

Voltage V Volts V

Current I Amperes A

Resistance R Ohms Ω (omega)

 These are devices which are
used for taking measurement.
Voltmeter
Ammeter
Ohmmeter
Wattmeter
Multimeter
Kilowatt hour meter
Continuity tester
Oscilloscope
Signal Generator
 Used for taking
voltage readings
or measurement
 This device is
used for
recording
current reading
 This device is
used to measure
electrical
resistance.
 This is used to
measure power
in an electrical
circuit.
Used for taking
resistance, voltage and
current measurements
 Used for measuring
the amount of energy
used by the
consumer
 Used for measuring
the amount of energy
used by the
consumer
 Used to ensure there
is a continuous path
for current to flow.

 Using a
multimeter select
the symbol
shown below to
use as a
continuty tester.
 Used to show a
waveform, or picture
of a voltage signal
in a circuit. It shows
different waveform
and help find
problem.
 Testinstrument that
supply different
voltage frequencies.
These voltages or
signal can be applied
to certain circuits
such as radio
receivers. This is
done to test and
adjust the circuits for
efficient operation.