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needle-nose pliers
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pliers, hand-operated tool for holding and gripping small articles or for bending and cutting wire. Slip-joint pliers have grooved jaws, and the pivot hole in one member is elongated so that the member can pivot in either of two positions in order to grasp objects of different size in the most effective way. On some pliers the jaws have a portion that can cut soft wire and nails.
For bending wire and thin metal, round-nose pliers with tapering, conical jaws are used. Diagonal cutting pliers are used for cutting wire and small pins in areas that cannot be reached by larger cutting tools. Because the cutting edges are diagonally offset about 15 degrees, these can cut objects flush with a surface.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
FAQs
What can I use if I dont have pliers? ›
If you don't own pliers or can't find yours, try a pair of sturdy kitchen tongs as a replacement. Pinch the tongs around the object as tight as possible to do the work. If you're working with a small object, metal tweezers can be easier to use because they're closer in scale.
Which pliers are used to get into tight places where other pliers won t reach? ›The needle nose pliers are well suited for working in tight places and grabbing objects. They also generally have an area that is used to cut wire.
Why do they call them water pump pliers? ›Why do they call them water pump pliers? They're called so because, in the plumbing sector, the water pump pliers are used for clamping the pump hub or pulley while unscrewing the fan. This is a general term that probably originates from the withdrawal of fans from ancient cars.
Which tool should a person purchase if he she wants to have a pliers that can cut bend twist and hold wire? ›Flat-nose pliers have large, flat, and rectangular jaws that are used to hold and bend wires. The large surface area of the jaws makes it very simple to tightly grip objects.
How do you unscrew something tight without pliers? ›Try an impact driver
A hand impact driver works with a bladed or Phillips-head screwdriver bit, or a socket head. Striking the tool does three things at once: The blow loosens the thread bond; the downward force keeps the tool in the slot; and the head of the tool turns 20 degrees in the loosening direction.
Linesman pliers – aka electrician's pliers, side-cutting pliers, or “Kleins” hinge at a set pivot point. The jaws have a flat front with shallow serrations for gripping flat objects. This also lets electricians twist wires together.
What are reverse pliers called? ›Bow Opening Pliers for opening bows or stretching bows and links. These are reverse action pliers, which enable the jaws to open when the handles are squeezed. Pliers feature 3 ridges to hold the bow in place, with gentle coil spring and PVC grip handle.
What are Channellocks actually called? ›This was a breakthrough year for Champion-DeArment as Chief Engineer Howard Manning developed the concept of multi-position, tongue and groove, slip-joint style pliers. The pliers were named "Channellock," and a patent and trademark protection were granted in 1935.