types of pliers and uses
Other Types of Pliers. 1  Linemenâs pliers: Insulated handles make these safer for electrical applications. 2  Needle-nose pliers: These slender pliers come to a fine point and are perfect for picking up and gripping very small objects. 3  Diagonal pliers:
Uses of Pliers. There are approximately 9 different types of pliers and some can duplicate tasks while others are specialized. Pliers can tackle a variety of jobs including installing and shaping wire, tightening and loosening nuts and bolts, removing nails and a host of other functions.