Pliers - Some Different Types

Tool Talk
#16

Over at ToolGuyd - Stuart just posted about some brands of precision pliers

That got me thinking about some other types:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058EDJMO?psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XU2208A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I34XY39H746V9P

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015GBYWE2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=IVE2NPUSMZKRQ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00W5UDJ4W/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=IXDGEX5ZHCVRI&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N174IZC/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I2168D55T32I34

https://www.amazon.com/Virtus-Splinter-Forceps-Serrated-German/dp/B00BTFXT8U/ref=sr_1_7_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1471351548&sr=8-7&keywords=splinter+forceps

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#17

Over on ToolGuyd the continuing discussion included other plier vendors such as Helmut Schmitz:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Adjusting-pliers-bent-upwards-2341/dp/B00W1WXN7C/ref=sr_1_16/253-1791880-6187967?m=A1OPF0VPVD5O7E&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1471433860&sr=1-16

https://www.amazon.de/ESD-Abstandschneider-135mm-3671-HS/dp/B00W1WNSB8/ref=sr_1_37?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1471434208&sr=1-37&keywords=Helmut+Schmitz+GmbH

And CK (Carl Kammerling)

https://www.amazon.de/CK-3884-Pliers-cutting-miniature-reverse/dp/B01AIM71X8/ref=sr_1_5?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1471434288&sr=1-5&keywords=kammerling+pliers

https://www.amazon.de/CK-39077-180-Pliers-insulated-universal-180mm/dp/B010MNXWFY/ref=sr_1_40?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1471434399&sr=1-40&keywords=kammerling+pliers

https://www.amazon.de/C-K-430005-Small-Ferrules-Crimping/dp/B002NZQMSO/ref=sr_1_sc_9?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1471434476&sr=1-9-spell&keywords=ck+crimper

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#18

A few more:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EYLWHTI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I3OL3E1QUAI56Z

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O68GCZ4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=IFMIXF2XZ36MW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FARXVOU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I1A1CDQ3W09ISW

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FARXUN2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I2H0BS6MX1U3AG

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQWHVKO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I2AGME3407G0K8

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FMWHX42/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I3CETGHCS3TCK9

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HYQIV4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I188KBSTCETJ4A

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ZIATUU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=IC44181R6E4IZ

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BDD1C0A/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=IGV72F1OC16CB

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0112OQMK4/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I1FUJ6MOHEHI8H

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00340Z8FK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I7XVRKJSAIJ6W

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E8RT8BI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I12030GUO4PW50

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#19

Tattoo Pliers

https://www.amazon.com/Jeffers-Animal-Tattoo-Kits-Small/dp/B01HQRZ6N0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1471487443&sr=8-1&keywords=tattoo+pliers

https://www.amazon.com/J-Clip-Pliers-Comfort-Heavy-Building/dp/B01J40P7Z4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471487537&sr=8-3&keywords=j+pliers

https://www.amazon.com/Tester-Pliers-Horse-Stainless-Veterinary/dp/B01CXVB2QO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1471487646&sr=8-3&keywords=veterinary+pliers

https://www.amazon.com/BQLZR-Aluminum-Livestock-Applicator-Tagging/dp/B00X9TWHYG/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1471487646&sr=8-6&keywords=veterinary+pliers

https://www.amazon.com/Elastrator-Castration-Bander-Pliers-Veterinary/dp/B018ZTF5RA/ref=sr_1_32?ie=UTF8&qid=1471487785&sr=8-32&keywords=veterinary+pliers

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#20

http://www.ebay.com/itm/J-Clip-Removal-Pliers-Heavy-Duty-Made-in-the-U-S-A-Midwest-Snips-878-/282019360545?hash=item41a9a9ef21:g:udQAAOSwhwdVUPTn

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Authentic-Kent-Moore-J-7160-Moulding-Clip-Pliers-/272315334491?hash=item3f67423f5b:g:OaIAAOSwdzVXkR2h&item=272315334491&vxp=mtr

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018OQ3RBA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I1RPTY2SEAXRW1

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#21

https://www.amazon.com/Steck-Manufacturing-71465-Tie-Plier/dp/B000RFKGPM

https://www.amazon.com/Decker-R7-Loxit-Pliers/dp/B000BD5GXM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1472007353&sr=1-1&keywords=decker+pliers

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#22

One of my favourites from Lee Valley, the very cool Sidewinder

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#23

Hog ring pliers. http://www.csosborneupholsterytools.com/images/product/large/plarge751.jpg

Dt

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#24

The excellent CRIMPFOX 6T-F front entry tool for bootlace ferrules.

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#25

A few more styles:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0053ZJDOG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1G8HT28G000IQ&coliid=I1KE7SW0U7LBDS

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B011OMKBYM/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1G8HT28G000IQ&coliid=I2REZ5NX4361PA

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00607VWAY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I3TTILRMVKD4YO

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00608UZ4M/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I3DG6HLJ0PA5IN

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#26

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YO0AUMU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK&coliid=I3594YIIJAS0ZN

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#27

With a new post on Toolguyd about a different pair of pliers:

I thought to update the pliers’ lists by adding a few more:

https://www.amazon.com/Canvas-Grabber-Stretching-Pliers/dp/B01E8SPYAA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1495363757&sr=8-9&keywords=canvas+lock+pliers

And these for archery:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0060CYLZC/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2GBUTDC2DDZPK&colid=1CQXY7K5I2GRD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K97ONFC/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IUJORPMBYO5Z5&colid=1CQXY7K5I2GRD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FYS76CI/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IUVPJL4X732YY&colid=1CQXY7K5I2GRD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005G0FE78/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1DL3TNPZTBIA3&colid=1CQXY7K5I2GRD

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GBSI9I/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3RIWRB1A6XKUK&colid=1CQXY7K5I2GRD

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#28

I figured it was time to add a few more – mostly associated with bending metal for lettering/signage:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KM56LE/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3LZ2VZPV3FTSW&colid=2NK27UME9VPD0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019IF4V5C/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3UEFEFI2A10GA&colid=2NK27UME9VPD0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KLJHLA/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I38AFL966MDMUZ&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7ULRL7/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I24RPT9AENA9CO&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MDRADNF/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IEIU8H1AHBJPE&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KMIOYU/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1BZKRD8B1LYMA&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PL4DV9W/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=INCF6SNHOC28R&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LMWS10U/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IEAHAII4S4CFT&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PLFT6H2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2S3WV8SXUJ0YP&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XX8NK4S/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IKPYACTALHLIY&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MCYB1FV/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IX72SH6DIYNB1&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MG5A5M5/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I22LUY4ZQCXVGM&colid=3MWFG2QY76ZK

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#29

Thought to add a few more:

https://www.amazon.com/ammoon-Guitar-Pliers-Luthier-Scissors/dp/B01HCNLIGW/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1513176590&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=guitar+pliers&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/Fret-Puller-Flat-head-plier/dp/B019JCRYSA/ref=sr_1_29?ie=UTF8&qid=1513176647&sr=8-29&keywords=guitar+pliers

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075VG713J/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1MRP25G7DP2KS&colid=QYSOP5VGPGYM&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N12WYUS/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I3IVMNTTTPEJ5W&colid=QYSOP5VGPGYM&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0731CX6PD/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I33NUHTJU5PIMQ&colid=QYSOP5VGPGYM&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076ZPYC9Q/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1HN2NTKIATKN&colid=QYSOP5VGPGYM&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071GLV96D/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=IYV4M99UEQ9PB&colid=QYSOP5VGPGYM&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074DL7YQ2/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2GXAVDLSY95AR&colid=QYSOP5VGPGYM&psc=0

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HCLHRPG/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I2BHCRSUS5LO8O&colid=3LWV7GHV690X4&psc=0

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#30

I responded to a recent posted question about sheet metal tools. It had me looking at an old inventory that included tools from Stubai and others that we had sourced from John Stortz & Co.

They sell some specialized pliers for metal roofing. I’ve provided some links:

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#31

Special pliers fro removing nails from tires:

http://www.frankstools.com/menapl25.html

Fishbone Removal Pliers

https://www.ebay.com/p/Muromoto-Iron-Merry-FBP30-Watered-Pliers-Fishbone-Tweezers-Easy-Remove-Japan/1340096727?iid=112951998809&chn=ps

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#32

HD Lock ring pliers

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-4031-Universal-Lock/dp/B06XTVQ4QL

Long nose screw extractors

https://www.amazon.com/Vampire-Professional-Tools-International-VMPVT-001-7LN/dp/B01N24RSFM/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1540466382&sr=1-1&keywords=VT-001-7LN

Fret tang nipper

https://www.stewmac.com/Luthier_Tools/Tools_by_Job/Tools_for_Fretting/Pullers_nippers_sizing/StewMac_Fret_Tang_Nipper.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=2018-10-gp&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIneTZ57yh3gIVTrnACh2bJgi_EAQYASABEgLaVvD_BwE

Railing bracket gripper

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005HVVNCG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Fret press

https://www.amazon.com/StewMac-Handheld-Radiused-Inserts-Support/dp/B072F3JSPV/ref=sr_1_cc_3?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1540468677&sr=1-3-catcorr&keywords=stewmac+pliers

Cable gripping pliers

https://www.diyhomecenter.com/deckwise-wiserail-cable-gripping-pliers

Irrigation pipe expanding pliers

https://www.amazon.com/EZ-Flare-Poly-Pipe-expander/dp/B072R6MF7M/ref=sr_1_1?m=A9A5FXLBAZHY5&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1540466910&sr=1-1

D-loop pliers

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060CYLZC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Teardrop forming pliers

Cable tie pliers

https://www.amazon.com/ACT-Cable-Lacing-Cord-Removal/dp/B004UHCI2M/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1540468964&sr=8-1&keywords=MG-1300

Chain link pliers

https://www.amazon.com/Shimano-Bicycle-Quick-Link-Tool/dp/B06XNMHQ9H/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1540469076&sr=8-1&keywords=TL-CN10

pistol grip locking pliers

#33

A few more from Edma:

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-Ergotop-Multiprofil-Metal-Pliers/dp/B000X2CLXE

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-1005-Slate-Punch-Cutter/dp/B000X2ENPI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1540483928&sr=8-6&keywords=Edma

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Y8GQII/ref=s9_acsd_hps_bw_c_x_3_w

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-Master-Profil-Single-Setting/dp/B000X2ENXA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_3?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1540483995&sr=1-3-fkmr0&keywords=edma+mini+profil

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-Profil-Stud-Crimping-Tool-x/dp/B000Y8GQII/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1540484038&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=edma+mini+profil

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-Maxi-Swaging-Tool-Blade/dp/B000X2G7TI/ref=lp_8311238011_1_16?srs=8311238011&ie=UTF8&qid=1540484068&sr=8-16

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-Ultra-Metal-Anchor-Expansion/dp/B000X2CLMA/ref=sr_1_37?ie=UTF8&qid=1540484232&sr=8-37&keywords=EDMA+TOOLS

https://www.amazon.com/Edma-Pipe-Cutting-Tool-Triocoup/dp/B000X2ARX0/ref=sr_1_38?ie=UTF8&qid=1540484279&sr=8-38&keywords=EDMA+TOOLS

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#34

Collins miter spring pliers
https://www.amazon.com/Collins-Miter-Spring-Pliers-Clamp/dp/B00EXU3APA/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1540488337&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=miter+clip+pliers

To use with the Collins coping foot for trim.

#35

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