It is easy to think that piston ring pliers and piston ring compression pliers are one and the same, but they are not. If you have been in the trade of rebuilding engines for some time, you likely know that these two types of pliers serve different purposes. In this article, I discuss how to […]
E-clips or e-rings are easy to install by hand but are hard to remove without a tool. Some of the tools you can use to remove them include e-clip remover tool, flat screwdriver, or needle nose pliers. But being a pliers person, my favorite tool for removing e-clips is the e-clip removal pliers. What Is […]
There is a wide variety of tools you can use to tie rebar wire at a construction site. They range from cordless and corded power tools to a host of different hand tools. Pliers are the most popular hand tool for tying and cutting rebar tie wire. In this article, we look at some of […]
I recently needed a tool to install heavy-duty snap buttons on a tarp. Though I had no specific tool in mind, I knew I did not want anything expensive. Secondly, it had to be pliers, because as you know, I am a self-proclaimed pliersman! So, my search online led me to a variety of snap […]
Earlier this year, Bosch launched their very first set of plumbing pliers. It includes water pump pliers and pliers wrench. In this article, I explore these new Professional Bosch water pump pliers and share my firsthand experience with them. Bosch Professional Water Pump Pliers Review Have you had a chance to use the newly released […]
I get asked a lot why I prefer Knipex Cobra pliers to other water pump pliers. My answer is simple: Knipex cares about their customers. They design their tools with longevity in mind, even offering replacement parts so you don’t have to throw out a perfectly good tool when a small part fails. For example, […]
Choosing between a wrench and pliers just got easier! Understand the nuances from this comparison article.