Swaging Tool, What Is It?
If you use cable ferrules in your wire rope rigging projects, you need a swaging tool to crimp the cable ferrules properly. Read this article to learn about swaging pliers.
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What size knipex cobra do you need the most?
Out of the 8 different sizes of knipex cobra water pump pliers, most people find one size the most versatile. Which one is it? Find out in this article.
How To Avoid Deforming Snap Rings (4 Easy Tips)
What causes snap rings to break or deform? Learn some of the most common causes and how to prevent them in this article.
Brake Spring Pliers, What Are They?
Drum brake pliers are worth having in your toolbox if you work on drum brakes at times. Find out more about them in this article including how to use them and how to find the best.
Hose pinch-off pliers, What are they?
When you don’t need to remove the entire rubber hose, you can clamp it off using one of these hose pinch off pliers to reduce spillage when you disconnect the hose from the pipe or fitting.
5 Basic Starting Pliers for Homeowner Pliers Set
As a homeowner who wants to be handy, you might be wondering what set of tools you should buy first. Here are the 5 basic sets of pliers you can start with.
Best Bolt Cutters for Hard and Soft Wires
When you need a stealthy way to cut a padlock after losing your keys, try a pair of bolt cutters. Bolt cutters are heavy-duty pliers for cutting metal rods and thick wire. Primarily, these pliers are for cutting bolts but you can use them to cut thick and hard metal. A lot of people use […]
3 Essential Pliers for Hoses
Every mechanic must have these three types of pliers for working with coolant and oil hoses.
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 […]