What are pliers used for?

Every DIYer, crafter and hobbyist worth their salt knows
that a good set of
pliers is a toolbox essential.

We all know we need them. We all use them. But what other
jobs could pliers help you with? And what do pliers do that they’re not yet
doing for you?

Well as it turns out, quite a bit.

At Maun,
we’ve been making exceptional tools since 1944. Over nearly 80 years, our
pliers have been used for all sorts of tasks. From the obvious gripping of fastenings,
wires and rods, to
jewellery
making, furniture building, fishing, farming
and more.

So we’ve listed a few key examples of what a plier is
used for below. To help you get inspired. Make the most out of your tools. And
get more jobs done, faster.

Put simply, pliers are used to grip objects with more force than your hand can apply on its own.

They are made in a variety of different sizes and shapes, and there are different plier types for many different uses.

There are those designed for gripping objects like rods or pipes, as well as those for gripping and twisting wires, diagonal pliers for cutting, as well as combination pliers designed for gripping and cutting hard wire.

There are also sub-types of these pliers designed to do specific tasks.

Pliers for gripping

Gripping, scissor-shaped pliers are the basic design that
you’ll find in most DIY shops. A multi-purpose hand tool, their crossed metal
limbs provide extra leverage for tricky tasks.

So what are parallel pliers used for? In short: the same
thing, but better.

Thanks to their compound box joint system, parallel
pliers grip along the full length of the jaw – not just at one point. This
makes them useful for all sorts of jobs, for example:

Flat Nose Parallel Plier: Securely gripping square and hexagonal nuts, bolts
and fastenings, and firmly holding wires and rods. The strong, serrated jaws
make these ideal for electrical jobs, metalwork and other fiddly DIY tasks.

Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier: Holding and working on easily damaged
craft pieces or jewellery, thanks to the smooth jaws that don’t mark.

Watch our Smooth Jaw Parallel Plier in action here.

Clamping Parallel Plier With Plastic Jaw Inserts: Freeing up your hands by
clamping delicate work pieces in place, with plastic jaw covers to protect your
design.

Pliers for straightening or bending wire

As well as holding things in place, you can also use
pliers to move things around. Feed a length of wire through the open throat of
your parallel pliers, and you can straighten, bend and smooth it to your
heart’s desire. You’d be surprised just how many uses this has…

Side Cutter Parallel Plier for Hard Wire: From careful work with electrical
wires, to manipulating metalwork and furniture pieces, the possibilities are
endless.

Fencing Pliers: Farmers, livestock owners and fencing
professionals use these to install and repair all types of fencing – especially
electric fencing.

Watch our Fencing Plier in action here.

Round Jaws Parallel Plier: At the smaller end of the scale, these are
specially designed to shape soft metal wire into loops – perfect as
jewellery-making pliers and for other hobbies.

Pliers for cutting

Finally, pliers can be used to make easy work of cutting
hard wire.

But do you really need a professional-quality tool for
odd jobs around the house?

If you’ve ever had an aching hand from using poor-quality
tools again and again, you’ll know the answer is yes.

Some of Maun’s cutting pliers can even multiply the force of your hands by 20 to 25 times. A truly
impressive way to tackle difficult tasks with minimal effort – and get a professional
finish too.

Just look at the range of potential uses…

Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire: From sports fishing to furniture
building, and even installing or replacing mattress springs, you never know
when these heavy-duty cutters will come in handy.

Watch our Side Cutter Parallel Plier in action here.

Diagonal Cutting Plier: Braces gone awry? Piano needs re-tuning? Mending
something electrical? This sharp, high-leverage plier is incredibly versatile,
ultra-compact, and will prove its worth again and again.

Watch our Diagonal Cutting Plier in action here.

End Cutting Pliers: Building or repairing something made of metal? These
clever cutters are your guys. High-leverage and compact, they’ll multiply your
hand strength by 14 times, making easy work of even the toughest wires.

What about all-purpose pliers?

Some people can get by with all-purpose pliers. But
nothing beats the feeling of getting the job done right, first time.

That’s why Maun produces such a broad range of specialist
tools, designed with specific uses in mind. Because whether you’re a trade
professional, a DIY enthusiast, a home crafter, or you’re just indulging a
hobby for the fun of it, you deserve to feel pride in your work.

Shop Maun’s full range of parallel pliers today.

Conclusion

Pliers are used for various different tasks, and hopefully this post has helped you understand more about how to use them.

If you have any questions, you can contact Maun via phone or email to get more information.

Want to read other posts? Here’s a selection of relevant articles:

Different Types of Pliers
What are Pliers Used For
What are Side Cutter Parallel Pliers?
Guide to Jewellery Making Pliers
What are Diagonal Cutting Pliers?
What are Round Nose Pliers and How to Use Them
What are End Cutting Pliers?
What are Fencing Pliers and How to Use Them
How to use pliers?
What are parallel pliers
How To Cut Wire with Pliers
What are Pliers
What are combination pliers and how do they work?

What are pliers used for?