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 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…

End cutting nippers and Pincers, What are they?

end cutting nippers and pincers
Do you want to grip and pull out nails from boards and trim or clip the nails flush with the surface? Find out which type of end cutter pliers you need between carpenters pincers and end cutting nippers.

How to tighten a loose toilet seat with pliers.

how to tighten a loose toilet seat
Adjustable pliers are very versatile and can be used in nearly all home improvement projects. In this article, I show you how to use the pliers to replace or fix a loose toilet seat in less than 5 minutes.

How to fix a broken zipper with pliers

how to fix a broken zipper
A broken zipper is not the end of your garment or bag. In this article, I show you how to fix a broken zipper slider so long as the teeth of the zipper track or chain are intact.