3 Essential Pliers for Hoses
Every mechanic must have these three types of pliers for working with coolant and oil hoses.
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How to strip wire with side cutters without damaging conductors
Wire stripper pliers should be your first option for stripping wires and cables. But when you can’t find them, you can try using side cutters or linesman pliers. Here is how to do it.
How to tell if pliers are insulated
Insulated pliers are very important for working around live or de-energized circuits and equipment. They protect you from electrical shock from dangerous voltages up to 1000V AC and 1500V DC. But how do you tell that your pliers are insulated and thus safe for use in a live circuit? And, are all rubber handle pliers […]
Types of cutting pliers and their uses
How many types of cutting pliers are there? Find out in this article.
Best Hose Removal Pliers for Rubber Hoses
Removing old coolant, water, fuel, and vacuum hoses can be a pain but one of these hose removal pliers can help avoid the frustration.
6 Best Pliers Gift Ideas for Men
Are you looking for the best pliers to give a man as a gift? Here are some thoughtful options for men in different trades including DIY.
Best tin snips for sheet metal work
When working with sheet metal, metal stud framing, ductwork, or any sheet material, you need different types of hand tools to mold and cut the material. One of them is a pair of tin snips. These are great tin knocking pliers for cutting sheet metal and plastic sheet materials. In this article, you will learn […]
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.