A Lineman’s job is difficult and dangerous as it is and involves a lot of stress. It takes a lot of effort and to get the job done. In such jobs, tools are the best friends of the linemen and construction workers without which their work can become very frustrating. Having inadequate tools can cause accidents at work.
Some of the tools that a lineman uses are
socket sets, bucket
knuckle, socket locker, safety hook, hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches,
bolt cutters, etc.
A socket set is a set of sockets of different
sizes such as half-inch socket set (1/2), quarter-inch (1/4), 3/8 inch, etc.
While selecting the size of the socket set, the lineman needs to identify where
exactly he will be using it and whether there will be a need for extra fitting
or not. An organizer that holds all the sockets in place may be a need. He
needs to choose the size based on what will increase his collection of tools
and what equipment he is lacking. It is a set of accessories that helps to undo
different sizes of fasteners that are generally fitted to a wide group of
various sizes of nuts and bolts. A half
inch socket set is commonly used by most linemen.
The impact socket set uses additional
strength as the use of hammers to strike the anvil to enable it to turn is
vital at times. The hammers are powered in turn by electricity or air. It comes
with a different metal known as chrome molybdenum which is carbonized, thus
giving the socket set a black look. This absorbs more vibrations and doesn’t
wear out that easily. However, a normal socket set may not be as strong as
this. It is more prone to easier wear and tear.
Why a bucket knuckle tool?
Another common tool that a lineman cannot
do without is a Bucket Knuckle. This
is an attachment that can be used inside of a bucket for the organization of
the tools. It has hooks and this attachment is capable of bearing a weight of
up to 50 pounds. It is made using a specialized strong plastic known as UHMV
Plastic. This is used mainly to avoid safety hazards because of the tools
hanging outside of the bucket.
A
Bucket Knuckle is generally made to hang inside of the bucket and it is
placed beside the tool board. It is usually hung using two bucket hooks which
are often standard. The measurement is usually standard i.e. 19.75 inches in
length, it is 3 inches in height, it is 2.5 inches in width and its thickness
is 0.5 inches.
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