Pliers Tips

Having the pliers is one thing but knowing how to use them correctly is another thing. In this category, you will find all the tips and hacks for using pliers effectively, creatively, and safely. You will also learn how to keep and maintain pliers so that they can serve you longer.

How to Sharpen Tin Snips Pliers – 3 DIY Methods

how to sharpen tin snips

Tin snips or metal shears are a type of cutting pliers for sheet metal. You can also use them to cut other materials such cardboard, plastic sheeting, PVC, chicken wire, and floorings like carpet and vinyl. There are two major…

How to Remove a Stripped Bolt or Nut with Pliers

how to remove stripped bolt with pliers

Removing a rounded bolt from your vehicle with a regular wrench or socket is not easy. But it is fairly manageable with the right pair of pliers if you do not have a bolt extractor socket. In this article, I share how I use pliers to remove the stubborn stripped bolts and nuts.

How to remove upholstery tacks with Pliers

how to remove upholstery tacks with pliers

A tack remover tool is great to have when reupholstering furniture. But if you do not have one at hand, a pair of diagonal wire cutters or needle nose pliers can work just as well. Find out how in this article.

How To Keep Pliers From Leaving Marks On Surfaces.

pliers inserts for prevent the surface from pliers marks

Pliers are handy little hand tools. They are useful in nearly every project for grasping objects such as wires, pipes, fasteners, you name them. They come in different shapes and sizes to suit various applications. For example, adjustable pliers open…