What are pliers: types of tools, what are they for?

Railroad workers have pliers for carrying railroad ties and also for carrying rails.

Use carpenter's pliers to pull out nails.

Plumbing pliers (pipe pliers) usually have a serrated groove for gripping pipes, angled jaws and an adjustable hinge mechanism for clamping pipes of different diameters.

Pliers also include a whole range of electrical installation tools: these are crimping pliers for terminals, pliers for stripping wires, pliers for connectors, pliers for cable entries, current clamps, insulating pliers for replacing fuses, etc.

In general, almost any pliers-joint tool can be called pliers, for example, pliers; in simplified terms, these are pliers with flat jaws.

Pliers

Combination pliers, sometimes called pliers, are a tool that includes pliers that have cutting edges for cutting wire and nails, and a notch with teeth for gripping tubes, nuts and various cylindrical parts. This is a multifunctional tool, on the one hand, capable of helping in various situations, on the other hand, special tools cope with specific tasks better. Therefore, combination pliers are a tool for a household tool set, and not for a professional one.

Round nose pliers

Modern pliers, instead of several notches, have an adjustable hinge for pipes of different sizes.

Apparently, pliers differ from plumbing pliers in that they are smaller in size, or you can safely put an equal sign between them.

What many are accustomed to calling pliers, according to GOST 5547-93, are combination pliers. And it turns out that, on the one hand, this tool can be defined as pliers with pliers, and on the other hand, pliers with pliers.

When buying nippers, pay attention to what kind of material they are intended for cutting, since copper wire nippers may not be able to cope with nails, and the cutting edges will be damaged.

Nippers for cutting cables, ropes, fittings, and bolts have a particularly durable design, increased hardness of the cutting edges, and often several hinge units to provide increased compressive force.

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When working with small parts, you often have to pick up pliers to use them as a handy holder for workpieces and various objects. But holding them in this way is inconvenient and difficult; you have to make an effort so that the part is firmly fixed. It’s good when there are small vices for such cases, they help out, but they lack mobility. For cases when pliers or ordinary vices are not suitable, the master came up with a hand vice, equipping them with a comfortable grip sponge. There are specially shaped recesses in the jaw that prevent tubes and other round-shaped parts from slipping out of the vice.

This is what finished hand vises look like

What can replace pliers?

Dear needlewomen! Please tell me, is it possible to replace the round nose pliers with anything? Because I finally bought pins, and my hands are itching to start trying to sculpt something on them, but I can’t find round-nose pliers anywhere in our city (if I don’t find them, I’ll have to order them online, but that’s a digression).

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Try pliers and a knitting needle of the appropriate diameter. Just learn on the wire, otherwise by the time you get the hang of your hand, the pins will run out.

Natalia

Thanks for the advice, but I can't figure out how to do it

. I’m sitting with a knitting needle and pliers in my hands and pins for training (I’ve accumulated a lot of them, the remnants of sets that I buy for the pins for keychains, rings and stoppers, but the pins remain, they’re kind of short, but they’re suitable for experiments)

Do you have a store for electricians? Telephone operators and electricians use pliers in their work.

There are different stores, I systematically comb through them. So far I haven’t come across exactly round-nose pliers anywhere, somewhere they are trying to pass off thin pliers as thin pliers.

Bend the tip about 1cm. at an angle of 90 degrees, bend the very tip slightly, and then use pliers to wrap this centimeter around the knitting needle, you will get a beautiful head. But it’s better to look for round-nose pliers in stores where they sell tools, and only use a knitting needle to correct them when you almost can’t bend them straight.

Natalia

I try diligently, it turns out better. Thank you very much for the advice

So far, one problem remains: the tip of the curl is poorly rounded, it remains sort of straight, but I think by the morning I’ll figure it out. Thanks again!

Is hunting better than captivity?

Good luck Natalya

Oh, more

, and I just made a pretty decent loop. Most likely I’ll be able to sleep today!

As Akhedzhakova said in “Office Romance” - A WONDERKIND

Natalya happily left the “kinda” age, but thank you!

Hm. In the capital of Buryatia there are no round-nose pliers. There is something I don’t understand in this life. What do you have there, socialism or goods can only be delivered by helicopters? [quietly slips into a pre-perestroika faint]

They probably exist somewhere, but I haven’t gotten to those stores yet.

In general, things are different here, but we can live

Oh Poha. I can’t find a normal compass for a child to use for drawing. It's all Chinese, so we found Italian. so I remember my Soviet training with quiet sadness. Whatever you grab, it’s gone.

Natalia

What is true is true, what you miss is not

Round nose pliers can be purchased in radio parts departments. Where there are soldering irons, telephone sockets, connectors, resistors and all sorts of rubbish.

Thank you for showing what these round nose pliers look like. I'm also looking for them in my city.

Yanina - what you described with a non-smooth surface inside, these are platypuses, I tried to tighten the pins like that, how did it work out, I also want pliers, but I can’t get to the shops

Puhi girls, those round pliers with unequal insides are for the wire so that they don’t slip

Puhi, thanks for the educational program, I’ll know now.

Diana Kolomina, good luck with your squeaks!

How to replace pliers

A number of electrical installation tools are commonly called pliers. They can replace pliers only in certain types of work.

The ends or so-called “lips” of the pliers can be straight or curved. It all depends on what purpose the tool is intended for.

It should be borne in mind that pliers are a more powerful tool when compared to pliers. He has working “lips” with oval grooves.

There are 5 different types of wire cutters, which differ depending on the position of the cutting edges on the “lips”.

When choosing nippers in a store, you should definitely look at what material this type of tool is designed to work with.

If you use the pliers for other purposes than they are intended, they can quickly become unusable.

Pliers are a tool that is found in almost every home. Craftsmen are accustomed to using it for various jobs, but in some situations the necessary device may not be at hand.

There are several options for replacing pliers at home for emergency work.

Ticks

A tool in the form of lever pliers can replace pliers in some situations. Pliers can be carpenter's pliers. This type is designed for pulling out nails or other parts driven into the surface.

There are also blacksmith's tongs. At home, this tool is not one of the most popular. Blacksmiths work with it, holding hot metal. There are also electrical clamps. They are designed to measure current and voltage in high-voltage lines.

Round nose pliers

At home, round nose pliers can partially replace pliers. This tool is intended for metalwork, assembly and electrical work. These pliers are very convenient for holding small parts or unscrewing something.

When choosing pliers, you should definitely pay attention to the insulation of the handles. During electrical installation work, a short circuit is possible. If the handles are made of poor quality material, there is no proper insulation, the possibility of electric shock cannot be ruled out.

Instructions for sealing small holes

Small holes can be soldered by adding rosin and tin and heating the surface.

This method is suitable for sealing small holes with a diameter of up to 5-7 mm, for example, in leaky dishes. First you need to thoroughly clean the area around the hole. Do this using sandpaper, a file or grated brick. If you are going to solder enameled products, you must first remove the enamel by about 5 mm around the hole. To do this, place the corner of a metal object against the edge of the hole and knock off the enamel by lightly tapping it with a hammer.

Clean the exposed metal thoroughly. Take finely ground rosin and pour it over the soldering area. If you have etched hydrochloric acid, coat the product with it. On the inside of the product, place a piece of tin or, even better, a tertiary on the hole. Next you need to heat the product. This can be done over a kerosene or alcohol lamp, a primus stove, or even an electric stove will do. In the case of enamel cookware, an alcohol lamp is most preferable. It will ensure heating of a small part of the product and will not damage the rest of the enamel. Wait for the tin to melt and remove the pan from the heat. Molten tin will provide a strong and reliable soldering.

Demand

Home craftsmen rarely use these tools, but professionals in their field - mechanics, plumbers and electricians, as a rule, do not spend a day without using pliers and pliers. These tools are universal and practical, but if they are unavailable, they cannot be replaced with other tools. What is the difference between pliers and pliers?

The differences between these two elements are quite significant. And the confusion arises because of the similar spring appearance. There is only one similarity: both pliers and pliers belong to the articulated pliers types of tools.

To sort out the differences, let's look at each product separately.

Is it possible to do without a soldering iron?

Soldering wires to a board without a soldering iron is a completely doable task.
To do this, take a small metal container (like a bowl) and fill it with finely chopped soft solder mixed with carefully crushed rosin. For these purposes, it is most convenient to use a metal lid from a standard coffee can. Then the container with the solid solder mixture is heated by any available method until it passes into the liquid phase. All subsequent operations must be performed very quickly to prevent the finished composition from cooling.

You need to dip the end of the soldered conductor into the molten solder, and then carefully drop the liquid composition onto the board contact. Quickly press the end of the wire to a drop of molten solder that has not yet solidified, and wait until the connection area cools down.

In conclusion of the review, we note that in modern electronic devices, a broken conductor at the contact point of the board is the most common malfunction.

So, after mastering the technique of connecting them without a soldering iron, you can easily restore any damaged electronic product (such as, for example, a personal computer keyboard).

Pliers - what are they?

The name of the tool directly indicates its external structure: metal “lips” with notches, a hinge joint and a handle, which can be plastic or wooden.

The flat shape makes it easy to hold parts of any size. The tool is designed to perform various functions: gripping and clamping parts, cables, wiring. The parameters of the parts must be appropriate - no more than 195 mm in size.

Pliers can also replace a wrench - they can be used to unscrew nuts, despite the fact that this is not their intended purpose.

Distinctive features

Pliers and pliers differ not only in parameters, but also in their working surface:

Pliers have a long and narrow nose, the tool is able to get through where others cannot.
Pliers with curved ends are used by electricians; with such a tool you can get through where others cannot get through.
Pliers are somewhat reminiscent of tweezers; they are designed to work with miniature and fragile parts. Thanks to this shape, the tool does not damage small parts when holding them.
The jaws can also be removable; they are designed for manipulating fragile parts.

If pliers are used to perform operations on conductive devices, you should take a tool with insulation on the handles. In this case, the voltage with which a specific tool can be operated must be indicated. Otherwise, manipulations in the electrical field are prohibited. The tool is selected taking into account the specific task at hand.

How to tin a soldering iron with a copper tip

Tinning a soldering iron is a simple job and usually does not cause any difficulties. If the surface of the rod is well prepared and cleaned, then both tin-lead and silver solders fit well on it.

Soldering iron with copper tip

It is necessary to clean the surface of the rod to the condition of a new part. First you need to work with coarse sandpaper, level the surface and give it the required shape. If it is technically possible, it is a good idea to polish the surface - this way it will oxidize more slowly.

There is another technique - binding. To do this, the tip should be pulled out of the heater and, like a blacksmith, forged with a hammer on an anvil (or a massive vice). A surface compacted in this way will also oxidize much more slowly.

After machining, it’s time to actually tin the tip. Experienced shareholders recommend various methods:

Place a few pieces of solder in the rosin can. Heat the soldering iron and dip the stripped tip into it. Rosin melt will act as a flux additive and will prevent the metal from becoming coated with an oxide layer. Instead, it will be coated with a layer of tin. Next, you need to take a square of coarse natural cloth and wipe the freshly tinned tip. In this case, the tin will rub over the surface and stick to it perfectly. The disadvantage of this method is a lot of smoke and a strong smell.
The next method of tinning the tip produces less smoke, but requires more labor. A piece of coarse natural cloth should be laid out on a smooth board, sprinkled with crushed rosin or a whole piece should be placed on it. Dip the stripped tip into rosin and rub the surface with a solder rod. This operation will have to be repeated several times, and then rub the working surface on rosin cloth.

A soldering iron with a copper tip must be tinned each time before soldering and always after storage without use.

What are pliers?

This is a close relative of pliers, a practical and multifunctional tool. It is often used in the electrical installation industry and when performing plumbing work. Pliers and pliers are really very similar, so it’s worth finding out the fundamental difference between them.

The working surface of the pliers has a groove with notches that allows you to grab and hold objects. In addition, part of the working area is flat; sometimes there are recesses that allow you to work with parts of different sizes.

With pliers, you can adjust the force of lip compression, since the hinges are placed in special grooves. Changing the diameter is easy - the handles are moved apart and the hinges are moved to the desired recess. This operation is not difficult even for a novice master.

Most pliers contain side cutters that allow you to quickly and safely cut cable strands, wire, etc. For this purpose, edges are made on one side of the tool for cutting hard parts.

Pliers are divided into two types:

for the electrical sector;
for locksmith work.

The effort applied by the master depends on the handle. For their manufacture, rubber or a two-component coating is used. The dielectric pads must bear the inscription: “Work under voltage up to 1000 V.”

Tips from experienced users

To increase the service life of the tool, you should not use it for unusual work. Sometimes pliers are used as a stand when riveting metal parts with a hammer, or to hold live contacts. This leads to loosening of the hinge, and a strong spark when the contacts open can melt the jaws like welding. It is necessary to lubricate the pliers in a timely manner, wipe them from moisture with a rag, and clean them from aggressive chemical compounds. A careful and careful attitude will help keep the linings on the handles intact and increase the overall service life of the tool.

Which tool do you use most often?

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What are the differences?

Perhaps it is not too clear from the description of the tools how they differ and how to use them. Here are the specific distinguishing characteristics:

Work surface shape. In pliers it is flat, but in pliers it is notched.
More durable steel (chrome-molybdenum or chrome-vanadium) is used for making pliers, since the tool itself has the ability to compress parts with greater force.
In pliers, you can adjust the surface gap and the compression force of the material.
Pliers do not have side cutters, but pliers have them along with cross cutters for cutting wire. In addition, the latter may have an adjustable swivel joint.

So, now it is clear how the considered tools differ. Even an inexperienced craftsman who does repair work from time to time can distinguish them.

Pliers are a multifunctional tool that can replace a vice, wire cutters, and side cutter. Pliers are designed to perform single operations. Therefore, purchasing pliers is most advisable.

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What can you use instead of pliers?

Railroad workers have pliers for carrying railroad ties and also for carrying rails.

Use carpenter's pliers to pull out nails.

Plumbing pliers (pipe pliers) usually have a serrated groove for gripping pipes, angled jaws and an adjustable hinge mechanism for clamping pipes of different diameters.

In general, almost any pliers-joint tool can be called pliers, for example, pliers; in simplified terms, these are pliers with flat jaws.

Pliers

Round nose pliers

Modern pliers, instead of several notches, have an adjustable hinge for pipes of different sizes.

Apparently, pliers differ from plumbing pliers in that they are smaller in size, or you can safely put an equal sign between them.

When buying nippers, pay attention to what kind of material they are intended for cutting, since copper wire nippers may not be able to cope with nails, and the cutting edges will be damaged.

This is what finished hand vises look like

One use case

New vices have found their place in the master’s arsenal of developments

A small piece of channel wood was used for the base.

One of the usefulness of this tool is that it protects your hands from injury.

You can clamp this vise in combination with a regular vice for quick work to quickly clamp things, change angles, and release workpieces.

The video shows how to make a vice-holder and design features

Thank you for watching! We thank the video blog “Alexander Polulyakh” for the information!

Using the tinning method when soldering

How to make a dimmer for a soldering iron

A quick way to solder wires is tinning. To do this, you can use an ordinary nail or a piece of copper wire, the end of which must be flattened with a hammer. Soldering is done as follows:

The ends of the wires, stripped of insulation, are twisted.
Flux is applied to the twist.
Solder is converted into powder using a file or needle file.
The flux on the twist is generously sprinkled with lead-tin chips.
A metal rod (nail, copper wire, etc.) is heated over an open fire. A gas burner or a blowtorch can be used for this.
The hot core is passed along the twisted wires until a tinned connection surface is obtained.