10 Essential Pliers For Electrical Work
What type of pliers do you need when you are an electrician? Find out in this article.
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Should you use a cheater bar on pliers?
Cheater bars and breaker bars are good for doubling torque and increasing leverage but should you use them on pliers? Read this article to find out.
Cable tie cutters, why do you need them?
Zip ties or cable ties are great self-locking fasteners for tying things together. They are particularly useful for cable management. Electricians use them to bundle together electrical cables and wires to keep everything neat and tidy, especially on cable tracks and trays. Auto mechanics too use these plastic straps to manage the car and motorcycle […]
How to avoid sharp zip tie ends (4 Easy Ways)
Sharp cable tie edges are dangerous and can cause serious injuries. But you can avoid or eliminate them using any of the 4 methods in this article.
Knipex vs Channellock, Which pliers are better?
Despite there being many pliers brands to choose from, many tradesmen in various fields swear either by Knipex or Channellock. So, which one is better? In this article, I share my opinion on Knipex pliers and Channellock pliers with the hope that you will find the insights useful the next time you have to choose […]
Knipex cobra vs Channellock, which water pump pliers are the best
Although Knipex cobra seems to blow Channellock tongue and groove pliers out of the water, none of the pliers are perfect for every job. Read this article to learn more.
Klein 11061 vs 11063W, Which is better?
It is difficult to choose between Klein 11061 vs 11063w wire strippers. But this article makes it easier for you.
8 Types of Locking Pliers Every Handyman Needs
I have encountered many types of pliers from when I was a journeyman to now in my own garage. Some of the pliers I have come across are for specific jobs while others are for general purpose uses. Some even have special features such as the self-locking function on the cobras. But surprisingly, of all […]
How to use needle-nose locking pliers as hose pinch pliers
Did you know you know you can make hose pinching pliers from needle nose locking pliers and deep sockets? Here is how to do it.
Needle nose vs long nose pliers, What’s the difference?
Do you know that needle nose pliers are not the same as long nose pliers? Read this article to understand the difference.