How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools | Ask This Old House
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, explains how two tools are all it takes to do many electrical projects. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Scott demonstrates uses for his favorite and most useful tools Lineman Pliers and a Cabinet-Tip Flathead Screwdriver. Both can be found at home centers or electrical supply shops. Expert assistance with this project was provided by Caron Electric [http://www.caronelectric.com/]. Tools for How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools: Linesman pliers Cabinet flathead screwdriver Steps for How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools: 1. Scott advises cutting wires using the linesman pliers. Just snip them. 2. Scott says you can cut off the insulation using the linesman pliers by placing the wire deep into the teeth and squeezing gently. Then pull and the insulation should break free without cutting the wires. 3. Scott favors the cabinet flathead screwdriver because switch plates all have slotted screws. And most electrical devices with Phillips screws also accommodate a flathead screwdriver. 4. Scott uses his linesman pliers to bang out the circular knockout heads from an electrical box. 5. To secure a locknut on the electrical box, Scott uses his cabinet flathead screwdriver and linesman pliers to knock it into place. 6. Scott uses his linesman pliers as a hammer to bang in staples to secure wiring to wallboard or to remove staples later. 7. To remove small sections of wood, Scott uses his screwdriver like a chisel and the side of his pliers like a hammer. About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House solves the steady stream of home improvement problems faced by our viewers—and we make house calls! Ask This Old House features some familiar faces from This Old House, including Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://bit.ly/34RYEP5 Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools | Ask This Old House / thisoldhouse
