Electronic engineers and hobbyists don’t use regular pliers on sensitive PCB boards and electronic circuits. They use esd electronic pliers. Electronics pliers are important for cutting excess leads on circuit board components, trimming wires, and gripping components when soldering. What are esd pliers? Esd pliers are special types of pliers for electronics with handle grips […]
Cannon plug pliers have soft non-marring jaws for gripping sensitive workpieces. Read this article to learn why you need them in your toolbox
When MIG welding, sometimes you will need to disassemble the welding gun to feed the wire electrode or clean the spatter from the nozzle. Other times, you will need to cut the welding wire to the perfect stickout length. There is a variety of tools you can use to perform these tasks but a nice […]
If you’ve ever wrestled with a stubborn electrical connector or a fuel line fitting, you know the struggle is real. What should be a quick disconnect turns into a finger-bruising, tab-snapping mess. Dust, grime, and tight clearances only make it worse. And using the wrong tool? That’s a fast track to broken tabs and expensive […]
If you are a scale modeler or are planning to start a hobby in building scale models and toys with plastic sprues, you should know two things. That 1) Making a good scale model starts with getting good quality sprues and, 2) knowing how to cut off sprue parts is a valuable skill. If you […]
Multitool pliers have become increasingly popular nowadays because of their versatility. You can use the same pair of pliers to perform a range of tasks that ordinarily would require a set of tools to complete. These multifunction pliers make the work of carrying tools easy. A single multipurpose pliers set can replace several different tools, […]
When making round holes in soft materials such as fabric, canvas, leather, or plastic, you should have it in mind that the edges of the holes can get torn or frayed quite easily. This is a common issue with button holes and holes for laces or ropes, especially under tension. Thankfully, you can prevent this […]
Stripping electrical wires is an easy task for experienced electricians. But it can be intimidating to newbies and DIYers, especially when using regular wire strippers. With ordinary wire stripping pliers, you have to select the stripping slot manually. And if the wire size is not stamped on the insulation, you might have to try multiple […]
How do you tighten a CV boot clamp with pliers? Read this article to find out the right type of pliers for the job.
When finding the ultimate pliers for the job, it’s easy to get caught in the allure of big price tags, thinking that “expensive is better.” But let me tell you a little secret: while associating hefty price with quality is true most of the time, there’s a whole world of hidden treasures in the lower […]