types of pliers
Diagonal cutting pliers (side cutters) Made with the jaws set at an angle and available in sizes from 100mm to 200mm. 1  Cutting conductors in confined spaces or close to electrical terminals.  Stripping the outer sheath of flexible cable ready for terminating.
These are the pliers to turn to when you need to get into tight spaces. Chain-nose pliers: Chain-nose pliers ... have a smooth flat surface on the interior of the jaws. The small tapered point allows you to get into small areas. You will typically use this tool for gripping jewelry findings and working with wire.