What is it?
Slip joint pliers are pliers with a slot in one jaw which the other jaw slides that can grip/bend smaller objects while the teeth in the back are used for bulky objects such as nuts and bolts Who uses it and why? Slip joint pliers are commonly used by people who are looking to mechanically repair items. You can use slip joint pliers to fix things such as repairing sink faucets along with auto repairs. These pliers can open wide allowing bigger objects to be gripped which is very helpful. Not only this, but because of the strong grip, these pliers can bend or unbend objects like nails. What materials can they be used on? Because Slip-Joint pliers are mainly used to grip objects, materials can vary from different types of materials (like metals and plastic) because the main purpose of these pliers are to grip. How is it used? Slip joint pliers are used to bend and grip different objects. To adjust the gap in which you grip items, you spread the pliers and slip them into the other joint to make the gap bigger. After adjusting to the desired gap, then begin to grip objects. What are their distinctive features? This type of plier is typically on the smaller size and is not very bulky which helps it be portable. Along with this, Slip-Joint pliers can be opened a lot or just a little and because of the teeth on the inner part of the pliers they can grip many types of objects. Where can I buy it? http://www.homedepot.com/s/slip+joint+pliers?NCNI-5 How much does it cost? $9.97 - $14.99 |