You can’t get a crooked nail out of the wall? A pair of nippers can help because their elongated handles allow you to achieve a lot of effect with little force. A must in every toolbox.
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- Nippers (also called pinchers, biting pliers or edge pliers) are used topull out nails and to nip off or twist wire.
- Another, rather unusual, field of application is the deformation of objects. Glassblowers, for example, use the nipper to deform the various glasses, vases and the like.
- Pinchers are basically made of stainless steel. Chrome-plated or hardened pincers are protected from rust and therefore more robust, but also more expensive.
- There is often a plastic handle protector on the handles.
- The standard size of pincers is 20 cm long, 5 cm wide and a depth of 2 cm. For home use, this size is also quite sufficient.
- High stability and good power transmission due to a balanced weight ratio facilitates the work to be done.
- A handle guard provides additional comfort and protects the hands.
- Inexpensive models cost about €10, expensive nippers cost over €30.
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FAQ About Nippers
A pair of pliers costs between 10 and 30 €. Particularly high-quality models can be more expensive.
The pincer can be used to grip and cut through thin, flat objects. They are suitable, for example, for loosening nails and twisting wire
A pair of pliers has a head with two wedge-shaped cutting edges, which is located on a two-piece handle. Squeezing the handle creates a transmission of force that generates pressure between the wedge-shaped cutting edges.
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