What is plier used for?

Answer 1

Pliers work by gripping objects in the jaws and holding them. They are also frequently used for twisting two wires together as in electrical connecting. There is a pivot point immediately behind the jaws and handles on the opposing side.

Answer 2

Pliers are two pieces of steel connected near the centre by a pivot. The same principle as scissors, but with much sturdier and different handle and blades. The handle parts of pliers are thick and straight and meant to be encompassed by the whole hand, so as to exert pressure on them. There are many different 'blades', the most common being two short, strong flat jaws to grip items. There can be long thin jaws , as in 'Long -nose pliers', and ones with jaws designed to hold specific objects. Some pliers have a 'slip-jaw' pivot, that allows them to open up to grip larger objects. Some others, such as the famous 'Channel -Lock' pliers can open up to a range of specific settings.

Possibly one of the most versatile and specialist tools created, I have 18 totally different 'pliers' in my tool boxes.

Answer 3

holding small objects and bending wire
Pliers are used to hold objects, NOT to loosen or tighten nuts. They can also be used to twist wires together as in electrical connections.

Answer 4

They are used to cut or/and bend (depending on the type of pliers) materials such as wire.

Answer 5

Pliers are used for gripping things, holding items while you heat them and for twisting wires together.

Answer 6

To hold or twist things with.

Answer 7

To hold or twist things.