Just think of it for a minute. You're trying to hold onto something (or hold two things together) in the midst of a complicated work step and need to let go for a minute - but don't have three hands. The virtue of a precision locking pliers is obvious. The two Clamps (one straight and the other with a curved tip) are overall 5 long with a gripping length is 1-1/2. Available as a pair. PVC coated stainless steel. And the Slide Locking Tweezer is simply a gem of a tool.
Small but powerful jaws grab all kinds of items. Will also crush fingers with ease. Needle nose style mini vise-grip style pliers.
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7 in. Self Adjusting Pliers
Long nose locking pliers with wire cutter, 6 inch length, 2-1/4 inch jaw opening. Turn screw to adjust pressure and fit work, convenient wire cutter, stays adjusted for repetitive use. Constructed of High Grade heat-treated alloy steel for maximum toughness and durability with hardened teeth are made to grip from any angle. Long, straight nose provides easy access in narrow, hard-to-reach places.
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