Diagonal Cutting Pliers Uses

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Diagonal cutting pliers uses.

Pliers are a class of tool with several uses and diagonal pliers have a relatively narrow purpose. Diagonal cutting and side cutting pliers commonly referred to as wire cutters are primarily designed for clipping and severing wires. Use a sturdier tool. Do not hammer on pliers or wire cutters to cut wires or bolts.

Do not use pliers as a hammer. One tool a week guy. Diagonal pliers or wire cutters or diagonal cutting pliers or diagonal cutters or side cutting pliers are pliers intended for the cutting of wire they are generally not used to grab or turn anything. Do not extend the length of handles to gain greater leverage.

Because the cutting edges are diagonally offset about 15 degrees these can cut objects flush with a surface. In most cases their jaw structure makes wire cutters less suitable for gripping large objects such as bolts. Diagonal pliers are specially designed pliers used for cutting wire. The diagonal cutting pliers can also cut in areas that cannot be reached by larger cutting tools.

Diagonal cutting pliers also known as side cutting pliers or wire cutters are intended for the cutting of wire screws and nails. Use a larger pair of pliers for gripping or a bolt cutter for cutting. Other types of pliers are more appropriate to grab and manipulate wires as they feature blunt or ridged surfaces that are not intended to cut. The plane defined by the cutting edges of the jaws intersects the joint rivet at an angle or on a diagonal hence the name.

Do not use cushion grip handles for jobs requiring tools with electrically insulated handles. Because the cutting edges are diagonally offset they can cut objects very closely.