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 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 […]
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.
How To Replace Pliers Grips (2 Easy Methods)
What do you do when pliers grips wear out or keep coming off? Find out in this article the 2 easy hacks I use all the time.
All About the Knipex Cobra Extra Slim Water Pump Pliers
If you have been using the standard 10″ knipex cobra, it might be time to revamp your collection with a 10″ Knipex extra slim cobra. Here is all you need to know about them.
How to cut a hole in ductwork with aviation tin snips
When building HVAC plenums or installing a duct takeoff collar on a ventilation system, you will need to cut into the ductwork to fit different parts. Sometimes you may cut rectangular holes and other times round holes and curves. While you could use a hole saw, dremel, or jig saw to cut holes and shapes […]