Tools and machine

  Hand Tools

Jennifer Varela

Pliers and Wire Cutters  

1.) What are pliers and wire cutters?

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Pliers are made in various shapes and sizes and for many uses. Some are used for gripping something round like a pipe or rod, some are used for twisting wires, and others are designed to be used for a combination of tasks including cutting wire.

2.) What are they use for?

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 They are use for wire cable, rope, anything that you need for.

3.) How you suppose to use them?

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• Choose pliers or wire cutters that have a grip span of 6 cm - 9 cm (2 1/2 - 3 1/2 in.) to prevent your palm or fingers from being pinched when the tools are closed.
• Use adjustable pliers that allow you to grip the work piece firmly while maintaining a comfortable hand grip.
• Use tools only if they are in good condition.
• Make sure that the cutting edges are sharp. Dull and worn down cutting edges require many times more force needed for cutting.
• Make sure that the toothed jaws are clean and sharp. Greasy or worn down jaws can result in compromised safety. Such tools also require increased force to hold the work piece which, in turn, increases the risk of muscular fatigue and repetitive strain injuries.
• Oil pliers and wire cutters regularly. A drop of oil on the hinge will make the tools easier to use

4.) Where can you buy them?

You can buy them any hardware store.

5.) What are common types of pliers and wire cutters?

• Side cutting pliers- use to grip, slice, or cut wires and strip insulation.

• Long nose pliers-Use to grip small objects, reach awkward places, holding wires, bend loops, and attach wires
• Diagonal Cutting Pliers-For work involving cutting and skinning wires, cutting and removing pins, nails and other fasteners
• Flat nose Pliers- Use to grip, turn, bend wires.

6.)Any safety tips to use the pliers and wire cutters correctly?

• Wear safety glasses or goggles, or a face shield (with safety glasses or goggles) whenever there is a potential hazard from flying particles, pieces of wire, etc.
• Cut at right angles. Never rock the cutting tool from side to side or bend wire back and forth against the cutting edges.

7.)What should you avoid doing?

• Do not cut hardened wire unless the pliers or wire cutters are specifically manufactured for this purpose.
• Do not expose pliers or wire cutters to excessive heat.
• Do not bend stiff wire with light pliers. Needle nose pliers can be damaged by using the tips to bend large wire. Use a sturdier tool.
• Do not use pliers as a hammer.
• Do not hammer on pliers or wire cutters to cut wires or bolts.
• Do not extend the length of handles to gain greater leverage. Use a larger pair of pliers for gripping or a bolt cutter for cutting

8.) Where should you put them away?

 

They can be stored in a peg board or tool rack.

9.) Can they be use for any project?

Yes, they can for school, construction, and car wires.

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