You may be confused by the term “parallel pliers” and wondering what they are and how they work. In this guide, we go over the details and explain why they might be useful for your next project. What are Parallel Pliers? Parallel pliers (also known as “parallel-action pliers”) are pliers where the jaws close parallel […]

Ever needed to install metal ball chains securely when fitting or repairing a window blind? Look no further, you need a ball chain plier. But what are they, how do you use them, and what else can they be used for? Making window blind installation easy You might know these as ball chain joining pliers.

Working with leather is a great hobby or profession, but having the right tools can elevate your craft to another level. In this article, we go over our favourite leathercraft tool kits. Best kit for beginners Our choice: Leatherwork Kit Bronze 3 Tools Tool Set Includes: Hole Punch Plier 1.0 mm To 4.8 mm Punches

A durable set of pliers is essential for both homeowners and professionals alike. They’re useful for gripping, bending, cutting and more. In this article, we recommend the best plier sets by the task they help with. Best set of pliers by task Here are our recommendations for plier sets by the job you want to

How do you remove olives, rings or ferrules from copper water pipes, without damaging the pipe? The answer is with olive cutters. But what are olive cutters? Why are they different from olive pullers? And are they the same as an olive splitter? In this blog, we’re going to tell you all you need to

There’s nothing simple about a straight line. Take it from us.  It’s possibly the most important measurement in any job – from hanging a picture to building a high-rise. When straightness is out by a degree, it can amount to centimetres of inaccuracy down the line. One part a few mm out? Nothing fits together,

Wire cutters are essential when working with cables and hard wire. But with many different types of cutters out there, and so many hand tools lacking the quality for repetitive cutting, we’re going to use this blog to outline the best wire cutters available, for a clean cut every time. Best Wire Cutters by Type

Looking for an end cutter but don’t know which to choose? We’re here to help. In this post, we’ll be exploring what to look for when buying end cutting pliers, and which tool is best made for the job. Best end cutting pliers The best end cutting pliers are the high-quality end cutters made by

If you own livestock or make regular repairs to wire fencing, you’ll know how tricky it can be to find a tool that fits the job. That’s where fencing pliers come in, designed and built so you have one tool that can do it all. What are fencing pliers? Fencing pliers are a set of

If you want to join connectors and cables, then you need to know about crimping. But how do you crimp, and what type of tool do you need to do it? In this post, we’ll go into what crimping is and which tool you’ll need to get your job done. What is crimping and what