Types of cutting pliers and their uses
How many types of cutting pliers are there? Find out in this article.
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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.
Knipex vs Channellock, Which pliers are better?
Despite there being many pliers brands to choose from, many tradesmen in various fields swear either by Knipex or Channellock. So, which one is better? In this article, I share my opinion on Knipex pliers and Channellock pliers with the hope that you will find the insights useful the next time you have to choose […]
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.