Tools of the Trade

Elevator mechanics rely on a variety of specialized hand and power tools. This guide covers the most common tools you'll encounter on the EIAT.

1. Common Tools & Their Uses

Wire Strippers

Multimeter

Pipe Wrench

Torque Wrench

Hacksaw

Flathead Screwdriver

Phillips Screwdriver

Torx Screwdriver

Tape Measure

Tin Snips

Cutting Torch

Chalk Box

Bubble Level

1. You need to remove insulation from a 12 AWG electrical wire. Which tool is best?

A. Hacksaw B. Wire Strippers C. Pipe Wrench D. Torque Wrench

2. To measure the voltage across a circuit, which tool would you use?

A. Multimeter B. Hacksaw C. Flathead Screwdriver D. Pipe Wrench

3. You need to tighten a bolt to a specific torque value. Which tool is appropriate?

A. Torque Wrench B. Pipe Wrench C. Torx Screwdriver D. Wire Strippers

4. To mark a straight line on a shaft before cutting, which tool would you use?

A. Chalk Box B. Bubble Level C. Pipe Wrench D. Torx Screwdriver

5. To measure the length of a guide rail accurately, which tool is best?

A. Tape Measure B. Tin Snips C. Wire Strippers D. Hacksaw

6. To cut sheet metal trim, which tool would you choose?

A. Tin Snips B. Cutting Torch C. Hacksaw D. Pipe Wrench

7. When you need to cut large diameter pipe, which tool is most appropriate?

A. Pipe Wrench B. Cutting Torch C. Hacksaw D. Tin Snips

8. To ensure a surface is level before mounting a bracket, which tool would you use?

A. Bubble Level B. Tape Measure C. Chalk Box D. Multimeter

9. To check for proper screw fit in a mechanism, which tool is needed?

A. Phillips Screwdriver B. Flathead Screwdriver C. Torx Screwdriver D. Screw Gauge

10. When assembling fasteners with star-head bolts, which tool would you select?

A. Torx Screwdriver B. Pipe Wrench C. Wire Strippers D. Hacksaw

11. To cut a small metal bar, which tool would be appropriate?

A. Hacksaw B. Cutting Torch C. Tin Snips D. Multimeter

12. To measure electrical continuity, which tool would you use?

A. Multimeter B. Tape Measure C. Pipe Wrench D. Chalk Box

13. To mark layout lines quickly across a surface, which tool is best?

A. Chalk Box B. Bubble Level C. Tape Measure D. Flathead Screwdriver