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Bent nose pliers, also named bent needle-nose pliers, curved nose pliers or curved needle-nose pliers, have a curved beak. Bent needle-nose pliers. Wiring pliers, are used to cut, strip and manipulate wire during the process of terminating it. Wiring pliers with separate cutting edge and stripping section for 0.5mm conductor.
Lineman's pliers are similar to needle-nose pliers: both tools share a typically solid, machined forged steel construction, durable pivot, gripping nose and cutting craw. The main differences are that the slender nose of the needle-nose pliers enable it to form small diameter bends, and position or support items in awkward places.
Locking pliers (also called Vise-Grips, Mole wrench or Mole grips) are pliers that can be locked into position, using an "over-center" cam action. Locking pliers are available with many different jaw styles, such as needle-nose pliers, wrenches, clamps and various shapes to fix metal parts for welding. They also come in many sizes.
The jaws vary widely in size, from delicate needle-nose pliers to heavy jaws capable of exerting much pressure, and shape, from basic flat jaws to various specialized and often asymmetrical jaw configurations for specific manipulations. The surfaces are typically textured rather than smooth, to minimize slipping.
Round nose pliers are commonly used in electronics [1] and electrical wiring for forming a loop at the end of a wire and in jewelry making to form a variety of bends in wire. [2] Rosary beads closeup showing wire loops.
Not sure why theres a pic of needle nose pliers on the pliers page and not on the needle nose pliers page. I'll just copy it over. KeepOnTruckin 15:13, 6 July 2006 (UTC) I am considering adding a listing here for "wrench Pliers", which have been recently introduced. I personally own a pair and can post a picture if necessary.
Diagonal pliers Diagonal pliers with uninsulated handles. Diagonal pliers (also known as wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers, or under many regional names) are pliers intended for the cutting of wire or small stock, rather than grabbing or turning. The plane defined by the cutting edges of the jaws intersects the joint rivet at an angle or ...
Slip joint pliers are pliers whose pivot point or fulcrum can be moved to increase the size range of their jaws. Most slip joint pliers use a mechanism that allows sliding the pivot point into one of several positions when the pliers are fully opened. Jaws can be thick, thin, regular and multiple.