Pliers

Question 1

Crimpling pliers

Answer 1

• Have the fulcrum at the far end and are used similar to a nutcracker

Question 2

Diagonal pliers

Answer 2

• These pliers have an angled edge which allows them to cut through material such as thick wire. - Due to their strength they can also be used to cut nails.

Question 3

Hose clamp pliers

Answer 3

• Designed to compress hose and spring clamps

Question 4

Needle nose pliers

Answer 4

• Elongated nose which allows more precision - Contains a cutting edge near the base - Can be used for bending, shaping and cutting wire

Question 5

Slip joint pliers

Answer 5

• Closely related to adjustable wrenches. - They have an adjustable fulcrum to alter the width of the jaws - Many variants have notches for the fulcrums bolt to slip into when the jaws are open to lock the pliers in a certain width.

Question 6

Tongue and groove pliers

Answer 6

• A type of adjustable pliers with a toothed groove along the upper handle allowing the lower jaw to be locked into a number of positions. - The angled jaws make it easier to turn nuts and bolts

Question 7

Locking pliers

Answer 7

• Pliers that can be locked into place
• Often used when more torque is needed to pry or remove or where added grip is required for holding objects in place.