Pliers Reviews

Choosing the best pliers from a bunch of alternatives can sometimes cause a headache. But with a good buying guide, the process can be less hectic. In this category, you will find review guides for different types of pliers so that you can spend less time choosing and more time working with the pliers. The reviews are based on my experiences and the experienced of experts and other pliers enthusiasts.

Why Bosch Pliers Wrench Belongs in Your Toolbox

bosch professional pliers wrench

Earlier this year, Bosch expanded its plumbing tool lineup with the very first set of professional plumbing pliers, which includes the water pump pliers and the pliers wrench. In the previous article, I shared my firsthand experience with the new…

Bosch Water Pump Pliers: A Worthy Competitor to Knipex?

bosch professional water pump pliers review

Earlier this year, Bosch launched their very first set of plumbing pliers. It includes water pump pliers and pliers wrench. In this article, I explore these new Professional Bosch water pump pliers and share my firsthand experience with them. Bosch…

AnnYun Snap Button Pliers Kit Review

annyun snap button pliers kit

I recently needed a tool to install heavy-duty snap buttons on a tarp. Though I had no specific tool in mind, I knew I did not want anything expensive. Secondly, it had to be pliers, because as you know, I…

VCELINK Self Adjusting Wire Stripper Review (with Video)

vcelink automatic wire strippers

Perhaps by now you know I have a soft spot for self-adjusting wire strippers. These wire strippers take away the hassle of choosing the correct stripping slot every time. And you can use them to remove insulation on multiple wires…

Is The Preciva Crimping Tool Worth It? [ Video]

preciva crimping tool kit

When finding the ultimate pliers for the job, it’s easy to get caught in the allure of big price tags, thinking that “expensive is better.” But let me tell you a little secret: while associating hefty price with quality is…

Best Engine Oil Filter Pliers (Our Top 4 Picks!)

oil filter pliers

According to many experts, engine oil filters only need to be hand-tight, and I agree with them. Throughout my experience servicing cars, including my Subaru Hawkeye WRX, I have always tightened oil filters by hand, and none has ever come…

Piston Ring Pliers: An Essential Tool For Engine Rebuild

piston assembly

Besides snap rings that are difficult to remove or install without a proper tool, piston rings can be another source of trouble when rebuilding a car engine. Without the right tool, you can easily deform these important metal rings and…

Kaiweets KWS-103 Self Adjusting Wire Stripper Review

kaiweets self adjusting wire stripper review

Stripping electrical wires is an easy task for experienced electricians. But it can be intimidating to newbies and DIYers, especially when using regular wire strippers. With ordinary wire stripping pliers, you have to select the stripping slot manually. And if…

Klein D53010 Pliers Wrench Review (New Tool Release)

klein d530-10 water pump pliers

Klein Tools arrived at the party of pliers wrenches late but they did it in style. The company released its first-ever pliers wrench, Klein D53010. It is the world’s first pliers wrench with a reversible jaw. You can actually call…