Guide to pliers and cutters
repair, and fitting. Model builders
should look into optician's tools.
Cutters for music wire, tempered
springs, and other hard wires differ
from Ordinary cutters. While soft
copper wire flows and is pinched Off
when cut, hard wires break in tension
before the cutting edges actually
meet. Manufacturers worry more
about hardening the edges rather
than about having them meet perfect-
ly, as they seldom meet before cutting
through. And, since this kind Of
cutting imposes extremely high
stresses on the edges, they are a lot
blunter than ordinary cutters, and the
jaws are stronger.
Hard-wire cutters are made in
diagonal and end-cutter models. Since
cutting hard wire is often a two-hand
job, for heavy-duty applications they
are also made With compound lever-
age action and return spring.
Slip-joint pliers (gas pliers) are
inexpensive tools with a joint that can
be two or more
positions to allow the tool to grip
work securely over a larger-capacity
range. Broached teeth in the jaws
range. Broached teeth in the jaws
improve their grip, but Will mark
almost any surface. They are made in
sizes from five to 10 inches long and
are available in specialized versions
(see photo).
Utility pliers have a tongue-and-
groove adjustable joint design. Jaw
capacities up to 41,4 inches are avail-
able. They can securely and safely
grip just about any shape object.
Locking plier.wrenehes (Vise-Grip,
Leverwrench) have compound levep
age systems that lock the jaws when
they are closed over Whatever is to be
held. Vise-Grips are made in several
sizes with a choice of straight or
curved jaws, and in several additional
configu rations for special applica•
tions. The Vise-Grip jaw opening can
be adjusted; with Levenvrench the
locking pressure is adjustable.
In addition to all these standard
pliers and cutters there are many
useful special types. Chain and bolt
cutters provide compound action and
two-hand
throu h 1
inch and curved jaws, and in several additional
configurations for special applica-
tions. The Vise-Grip jaw opening can
be adjusted; With Leverwreneh the
locking pressure is adjustable.
In addition to all these standard
pliers and cutters there are many
useful special types. Chain and bolt
cutters provide compound action and
two-hand leverage to cut through 1,4-
inch and bigger and chains. They
should not be used on hardened steel;
the jaws and blades can't take it.
Glass pliers are designed for break-
ing off narrow strips of glass when
the scored line is close to the edge of
the pane. The jaws of these flat-blade
long-nose-style pliers meet only at the
tips.
WHERE TO BUY PLIERS AND CUTTERS
Brookston• Peterborough NH 03458
(mail order); Channellock, Inc., Meadville PA
16335: cooper Group. Apex NC 27502 (Cres.
Cent, Xcellite); Diamond TOO' and Horseshoe,
Duluth MN 55806 (Diamalloy. Copaloy); Hunt•
ter Tools, EI Monte CA 91731 (Hunter); Jensen
TOO'S & Alloys, Tempe AZ 85281 (mail order);
Petersen Mfg. co., Inc., DeWitt NE 68341
(Vi Sears, Roebuck & co. (retail
stores and
Greensbor
jewelers' t
repair, and fitting. Model builders
should look into optician's tools.
Cutters for music wire, tempered
springs, and other hard wires differ
from Ordinary cutters. While soft
copper wire flows and is pinched Off
when cut, hard wires break in tension
before the cutting edges actually
meet. Manufacturers worry more
about hardening the edges rather
than about having them meet perfect-
ly, as they seldom meet before cutting
through. And, since this kind Of
cutting imposes extremely high
stresses on the edges, they are a lot
blunter than ordinary cutters, and the
jaws are stronger.
Hard-wire cutters are made in
diagonal and end-cutter models. Since
cutting hard wire is often a two-hand
job, for heavy-duty applications they
are also made With compound lever-
age action and return spring.
Slip-joint pliers (gas pliers) are
inexpensive tools with a joint that can
be two or more
positions to allow the tool to grip
work securely over a larger-capacity
range. Broached teeth in the jaws
range. Broached teeth in the jaws
improve their grip, but Will mark
almost any surface. They are made in
sizes from five to 10 inches long and
are available in specialized versions
(see photo).
Utility pliers have a tongue-and-
groove adjustable joint design. Jaw
capacities up to 41,4 inches are avail-
able. They can securely and safely
grip just about any shape object.
Locking plier.wrenehes (Vise-Grip,
Leverwrench) have compound levep
age systems that lock the jaws when
they are closed over Whatever is to be
held. Vise-Grips are made in several
sizes with a choice of straight or
curved jaws, and in several additional
configu rations for special applica•
tions. The Vise-Grip jaw opening can
be adjusted; with Levenvrench the
locking pressure is adjustable.
In addition to all these standard
pliers and cutters there are many
useful special types. Chain and bolt
cutters provide compound action and
two-hand
throu h 1
inch and curved jaws, and in several additional
configurations for special applica-
tions. The Vise-Grip jaw opening can
be adjusted; With Leverwreneh the
locking pressure is adjustable.
In addition to all these standard
pliers and cutters there are many
useful special types. Chain and bolt
cutters provide compound action and
two-hand leverage to cut through 1,4-
inch and bigger and chains. They
should not be used on hardened steel;
the jaws and blades can't take it.
Glass pliers are designed for break-
ing off narrow strips of glass when
the scored line is close to the edge of
the pane. The jaws of these flat-blade
long-nose-style pliers meet only at the
tips.
WHERE TO BUY PLIERS AND CUTTERS
Brookston• Peterborough NH 03458
(mail order); Channellock, Inc., Meadville PA
16335: cooper Group. Apex NC 27502 (Cres.
Cent, Xcellite); Diamond TOO' and Horseshoe,
Duluth MN 55806 (Diamalloy. Copaloy); Hunt•
ter Tools, EI Monte CA 91731 (Hunter); Jensen
TOO'S & Alloys, Tempe AZ 85281 (mail order);
Petersen Mfg. co., Inc., DeWitt NE 68341
(Vi Sears, Roebuck & co. (retail
stores and
Greensbor
jewelers' t
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