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|tool name=Combination Pliers | |tool name=Combination Pliers | ||
|image=tool-pliers.jpg | |image=tool-pliers.jpg | ||
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|synonyms=DE: Kombizange | |synonyms=DE: Kombizange | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]], [[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]], [[Location::Electronics Room|electronics room]] | ||
|material=[[Material:Metal|metal]], [[Material:Nails|nails]], [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]], wires | |material=[[Material:Metal|metal]], [[Material:Nails|nails]], [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]], wires | ||
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}} | }} | ||
A very common type of pliers are combination pliers which can be used to cut, grip and squeeze. We have ''a few'' of this kind. | A very common type of pliers are combination pliers which can be used to cut, grip and squeeze. We have ''a few'' of this kind. | ||
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Combination pliers are, for example, well suited to tighten and trim [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]] if they are used in easily accessible places or to bend thin sheet metal. | Combination pliers are, for example, well suited to tighten and trim [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]] if they are used in easily accessible places or to bend thin sheet metal. | ||
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== Needle-Nose Pliers == | ==Needle-Nose Pliers== | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Needle-Nose Pliers | |tool name=Needle-Nose Pliers | ||
|image=Klein Tools D203-6.jpg | {{WMC}}|image=Klein Tools D203-6.jpg | ||
|synonyms=DE: Spitzzangen | |synonyms=DE: Spitzzangen | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]], [[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]], [[Location::Electronics Room|electronics room]] | ||
|material=[[metals]]; [[nails]], [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]], [[staples]], wires | |material=[[metals]]; [[nails]], [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]], [[staples]], wires | ||
|similar=[[tweezers]] | |similar=[[tweezers]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Needle-nose pliers are similar to combination pliers but are typically used for more delicate gripping and bending tasks. For example, they are quite useful for removing [[staples]] from ''soft'' [[wood]]. Where these pliers are still too big, you may want to use [[tweezers]]. | Needle-nose pliers are similar to combination pliers but are typically used for more delicate gripping and bending tasks. For example, they are quite useful for removing [[staples]] from ''soft'' [[wood]]. Where these pliers are still too big, you may want to use [[tweezers]]. | ||
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They come in a bent and straight variety. | They come in a bent and straight variety. | ||
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== Tongue-and-Groove Pliers == | ==Tongue-and-Groove Pliers== | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Tongue-and-Groove Pliers | |tool name=Tongue-and-Groove Pliers | ||
|image=Vandpumpetang.jpg | |image=Vandpumpetang.jpg | ||
|imageproblem= {{WMC}} | |||
|synonyms=water pump pliers, adjustable pliers,<br>"Channellock pliers"; DE: Wasserpumpenzange | |synonyms=water pump pliers, adjustable pliers,<br>"Channellock pliers"; DE: Wasserpumpenzange | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]], [[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]] | ||
|material=hex head [[screws]], [[nuts]], pipes | |material=hex head [[screws]], [[nuts]], pipes | ||
|similar=[[Adjustable Wrench|(adjustable) wrenches]] | |similar=[[Adjustable Wrench|(adjustable) wrenches]] | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Tongue-and-groove pliers can be useful to grip nuts and bolts or pretty much any other material as they are widely adjustable. However, an actual [[Wrenches|wrench]] is a better choice if the size you require is available. | Tongue-and-groove pliers can be useful to grip nuts and bolts or pretty much any other material as they are widely adjustable. However, an actual [[Wrenches|wrench]] is a better choice if the size you require is available. | ||
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They also yield pretty high gripping force due to their long handles which may be useful in some squeezing or crimping applications. | They also yield pretty high gripping force due to their long handles which may be useful in some squeezing or crimping applications. | ||
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== Diagonal Pliers == | ==Diagonal Pliers== | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Diagonal Pliers | |tool name=Diagonal Pliers | ||
|german=Zangen | |||
|image=Heavy wire cutters.jpg | |image=Heavy wire cutters.jpg | ||
|synonyms=diagonal cutters, side cutters, "nippers";<br>DE: Seitenschneider | |synonyms=diagonal cutters, side cutters, "nippers";<br>DE: Seitenschneider | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access= | ||
|location= | |location=[[Location::Metal Workshop|metal workshop]], [[Location::Wood Workshop|wood workshop]], [[Location::Electronics Room|electronics room]] | ||
|material=[[metal]] wires, [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]] | |material=[[metal]] wires, [[Material:Zip Ties|zip ties]] | ||
|similar=[[Bolt Cutter|bolt cutter]], [[Flush Cutters|flush cutters]] | |similar=[[Bolt Cutter|bolt cutter]], [[Flush Cutters|flush cutters]] | ||
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[[Flush Cutters|Flush cutters]] can reach even tighter spaces and are used for delicate [[electronics]] work. | [[Flush Cutters|Flush cutters]] can reach even tighter spaces and are used for delicate [[electronics]] work. | ||
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== Crimping Pliers == | ==Crimping Pliers== | ||
{{ToolInfoBox | {{ToolInfoBox | ||
|tool name=Crimping Pliers | |tool name=Crimping Pliers | ||
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|synonyms=DE: Krimpzange | |synonyms=DE: Krimpzange | ||
|type=hand tool | |type=hand tool | ||
|access= | |access=read this section | ||
|location=[[Electronics Room|electronics room]] | |location=[[Location::Electronics Room|electronics room]] | ||
|material=[[Dupont Crimps|Dupont crimps]], [[metal]] wires | |material=[[Dupont Crimps|Dupont crimps]], [[metal]] wires | ||
|similar= | |similar= | ||
|extrabox=yes | |||
}} | }} | ||
Crimping pliers are used to squeeze connectors around the ends of wires/cables. | Crimping pliers are used to squeeze connectors around the ends of wires/cables. | ||
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Many types exist for optimum fit to the varius types of [[crimps]] or [[ferrules]], the orange pliers in the picture are made for [[Dupont Crimps|Dupont crimps]]. | Many types exist for optimum fit to the varius types of [[crimps]] or [[ferrules]], the orange pliers in the picture are made for [[Dupont Crimps|Dupont crimps]]. | ||
[[Category:Metalworking]] | [[Category:Metalworking]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:00, 22 February 2022
Pliers are hand tools to strongly grip, squeeze or cut a workpiece with one hand.
For the wide-jawed tool used to extract nails, please visit "pincers". For the special adjustable pliers that stay shut with no need to hold them, see "grip pliers".
Combination Pliers
| ToolInfoBox Combination Pliers | |
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| Synonyms: | DE: Kombizange |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | metal, nails, zip ties, wires |
| Location: | metal workshop, wood workshop, electronics room |
A very common type of pliers are combination pliers which can be used to cut, grip and squeeze. We have a few of this kind.
Combination pliers are, for example, well suited to tighten and trim zip ties if they are used in easily accessible places or to bend thin sheet metal.
Needle-Nose Pliers
| ToolInfoBox Needle-Nose Pliers | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Spitzzangen |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | metals; nails, zip ties, staples, wires |
| Location: | metal workshop, wood workshop, electronics room |
| Similar (More or Less): | tweezers |
Needle-nose pliers are similar to combination pliers but are typically used for more delicate gripping and bending tasks. For example, they are quite useful for removing staples from soft wood. Where these pliers are still too big, you may want to use tweezers.
They come in a bent and straight variety.
Tongue-and-Groove Pliers
| ToolInfoBox Tongue-and-Groove Pliers | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | water pump pliers, adjustable pliers, "Channellock pliers"; DE: Wasserpumpenzange |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | hex head screws, nuts, pipes |
| Location: | metal workshop, wood workshop |
| Similar (More or Less): | (adjustable) wrenches |
Tongue-and-groove pliers can be useful to grip nuts and bolts or pretty much any other material as they are widely adjustable. However, an actual wrench is a better choice if the size you require is available.
They also yield pretty high gripping force due to their long handles which may be useful in some squeezing or crimping applications.
Diagonal Pliers
| ToolInfoBox Diagonal Pliers | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | diagonal cutters, side cutters, "nippers"; DE: Seitenschneider |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | metal wires, zip ties |
| Location: | metal workshop, wood workshop, electronics room |
| Similar (More or Less): | bolt cutter, flush cutters |
Diagonal cutting pliers are used to snip wires, e.g. in electrical work. Although a cutter is included in combination pliers and many needle-nose pliers as well, these can be sharpened much more easily and enable the user to reach wires in tight corners as the cutting edge continues over the entire length of the tool head.
Flush cutters can reach even tighter spaces and are used for delicate electronics work.
Crimping Pliers
| ToolInfoBox Crimping Pliers | |
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| |
| Synonyms: | DE: Krimpzange |
| Type: | hand tool |
| Material: | Dupont crimps, metal wires |
| Location: | electronics room |
| Access Requirements: | read this section |
Crimping pliers are used to squeeze connectors around the ends of wires/cables.
Many types exist for optimum fit to the varius types of crimps or ferrules, the orange pliers in the picture are made for Dupont crimps.
