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    Parallel-Jaw Pliers

    The jaws remain parallel as they move to keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping forward when pressure is applied. By clamping in parallel, the jaws contact more of a workpiece than standard pliers, which means they grip it better and are less likely to damage it.
    Parallel-Jaw Pliers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Cushion Grip, With Wire Cutter.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Cushion Grip, Without Wire Cutter.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Plain Grip, With Wire Cutter.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Plain Grip, Without Wire Cutter.

    Cushion Grip

    With Wire Cutter

    Cushion Grip

    Without Wire Cutter

    Plain Grip

    With Wire Cutter

    Plain Grip

    Without Wire Cutter

    Standard Nose—Standard-nose pliers are also known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers.
    Cushion Grip—Pliers with a cushion grip have handles with plastic grips for comfort.
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Pliers with spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
    Wire Groove—Pliers with a wire groove have a slot in the lower jaw for feeding wire and pins down the throat of the pliers. Close the pliers to hold material firmly in place during pulling operations.
    Jaw
    For
    Wire
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Wd.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Max.
    Ga.
    Max.
    Dia.
    Type
    Features
    Each
    Standard Nose
     
    Flat Jaw and Cushion Grip
    6 1/2"3/8"1 1/4"ManualSerrated3/8"SteelYes14
    		0.064"Soft, Hardened—000000000000
    6 1/2"3/8"1 1/2"ManualSerrated3/8"SteelNo————00000000000
    8"3/4"1 5/8"ManualSerrated1/2"SteelYes4
    		0.204"HardenedWire Groove000000000000
     
    Flat Jaw and Plain Grip
    5"3/8"15/16"ManualSmooth1/16"SteelNo————000000000000
    5"3/8"1 3/8"ManualSerrated1/4"SteelYes10
    		0.102"HardenedWire Groove00000000000
    5"3/8"1 3/8"ManualSerrated1/4"SteelNo————00000000000
    5 1/2"5/16"1 3/16"Spring AssistedSmooth5/16"SteelNo————000000000000
    8"3/4"1 5/8"ManualSerrated1/2"SteelNo————00000000000
     
    Parallel-Jaw Pliers with Knob Jaw Adjustment
    Image of Product. Plain Grip with Knob Jaw Adjustment. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Parallel-Jaw Pliers with Knob Jaw Adjustment, Plain Grip.

    Plain Grip with Knob Jaw

    Adjustment

    Pliers with knob jaw adjustment let you set the jaw position to hold the opening size.
    Wide Nose—Wide-nose pliers are also known as flat-nose and duckbill pliers.
    Spring-Assisted Jaws—Pliers with spring-assisted jaws open automatically when you release the handles.
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Locking
    Style
    Texture
    Tip
    Wd.
    Material
    With Wire
    Cutter
    Each
    Wide Nose
     
    Flat Jaw and Plain Grip
    7 1/2"9/16"2"Spring AssistedKnobSmooth25/32"Stainless Steel
    		No0000000000000
     

    Nonmarring Parallel-Jaw Pliers

    For a strong grip that won’t damage your workpiece, these pliers have a parallel-jaw design with nonmarring surfaces. By clamping in parallel, the jaws make more contact with a workpiece than standard pliers and keep irregularly shaped objects from slipping forward when pressure is applied. It also means there’s less chance the jaws will nick your workpiece as they clamp down.
    Parallel-Jaw Pliers
    Image of Product. With Nylon Jaw Covers. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Nonmarring Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Nylon Jaw Pad.
    Image of Product. With Brass Jaws. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Nonmarring Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Brass Jaw.

    With Nylon Jaw Covers

    With Brass Jaws

    Steel—Steel pliers have a standard nose, so they're commonly known as needle-nose and chain-nose pliers.
    Brass Jaw—Brass jaws won’t scratch steel workpieces.
    Parallel-Jaw Pliers
    Replacement
    Jaw Covers
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Texture
    Nose
    Type
    Tip
    Wd.
    Each
    Pair
    Steel with Nylon Jaw Covers
     
    Flat Jaw and Plain Grip
    5 1/2"1/2"1"Spring AssistedSmoothStandard1/4"0000000000000000000000000
     
    Steel with Brass Jaws
     
    Flat Jaw and Plain Grip
    5 1/2"1/2"1"Spring AssistedSmoothStandard1/4"000000000000———0
     
    Parallel-Jaw Pliers with Knob Jaw Adjustment
    Image of Product. With Jaw Adjustment Knob and Nylon Jaw Covers. Front orientation. Parallel-Jaw Pliers. Nonmarring Parallel-Jaw Pliers, Parallel-Jaw Pliers with Knob Jaw Adjustment, Nylon Jaw Pad.

    With Jaw Adjustment Knob

    and Nylon Jaw Covers

    Pliers with knob jaw adjustment let you set the jaw position to hold the opening size.
    Stainless Steel—Stainless steel pliers have a wide nose for a better grip on your work. They're also known as flat-nose and duckbill pliers.
    Jaw
    Overall
    Lg.
    Max.
    Cap.
    Lg.
    Opening Style
    Locking
    Style
    Texture
    Nose
    Type
    Tip
    Wd.
    Each
    Stainless Steel with Nylon Jaw Covers
     
    Flat Jaw and Plain Grip
    6 3/4"7/16"7/8"Spring AssistedKnobSmoothWide1/2"0000000000000
     
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