Bending metal wire is a common task in the crafts, whether you are working on jewelry, electronics or household decoration. While some wire-bending work can be even done by hand, the number one tool category for bending wire is pliers. But which type of pliers to use? The challenge is that there are tens of […]
Round nose pliers are a peculiar-looking pliers type: their short round and conical noses are very different from practically all other pliers. With small slippery jaws and no wire cutters, these pliers do not seem too well equipped for either gripping or cutting. As their name gives no hints of their application, you might have […]
Lineman’s and combination pliers are two general-purpose plier types both suited for gripping and cutting. The types are both medium to large in size and with short stubby jaws, they look rather similar, and on a quick glance, you could take them as just the same. However, Lineman’s and combination pliers are actually not the […]
If you have been working in the crafts, you are likely to have heard the terms long nose pliers and needle nose pliers. You also probably have at least a rough idea what kind of pliers these refer to. But you may have wondered are long nose and needle nose pliers just the same, and […]
Long nose and needle nose pliers are two important types of gripping pliers for work that requires long reach. These pliers are both available in two nose configurations: the normal straight one and an angled version, also called ‘bent’ or ‘curved’. If you have ever bought a pair of these pliers, you might have wondered […]
Cutting metal wire or similar stock – nails, screws, rebar, wire rope, and so on – is a recurring task in the shop, around the house and at the job site. While the heaviest wire and rod must be cut by sawing or grinding, the frequent small-to-medium gauge cutting jobs are most conveniently achieved using […]
