Combination pliers have broader jaws for general gripping and often include a cutting edge. Long-nose pliers have narrower jaws that reach into confined spaces and hold smaller components.
Gripping, Cutting and Shaping Tools for Site Work
Whether a job calls for holding a small component, bending wire or cutting sheet metal, the jaw shape matters. MacBlair carries combination and long-nose pliers for general gripping and access, along with locking straight-jaw pliers that hold an item while both hands are needed elsewhere. Adjustable wrench and plier sets are available for a broader toolbox.
Cutting tools in this range cover different materials and approaches. Side cutters and end cutters suit wire and similar smaller work, while tin snips are intended for sheet metal. The range also includes fencing pliers and a Knipex electrician kit. A Tala VDE side cutter is listed, but its individual insulation rating should be checked before any electrical task; isolate and prove a circuit dead first.
For related fastening work, pair these tools with screwdrivers and hex keys. Retractable utility knives cover trimming tasks that do not suit a cutter jaw. Browse the wider hand tools range when building out a site kit.
Pliers and Snips FAQs
Their adjustable jaws clamp onto an item and stay closed without constant hand pressure. They are useful for holding a part during fitting, but the jaw pressure may mark delicate surfaces.
Tin snips are designed for sheet metal and should be chosen for the metal thickness they can handle. Use appropriate side or end cutters for wire so the snip blades are not damaged.
A VDE rating applies only to the specific marked tool and does not remove the need to isolate and test the supply. Inspect the insulation and follow the tool rating and site safety procedure.
Side cutters approach a wire from the side and are useful for routine trimming. End cutters cut at the front of the jaws, which can help where the cut must be close to a surface.