Parallel-Action Round and Flat-Nose Pliers

The parallel action on these round and flat-nose pliers makes them perfect for forming, shaping and bending, as well as other common bench tasks where even pressure is needed; the nylon-lined jaws are ideal for holding and forming even soft metal sheet, wire or components without marring them. As a result, the jaws hold objects securely, even under very firm pressure, with no slippage. Choose parallel-action pliers when you need to hold a workpiece or other object securely while at the same time applying firm pressure to it, or when manipulating wire (you can feed the wire down through the throat and hold it firmly over the entire length of the jaw).• The compound joint has two pivot points that keep the jaws parallel to each other as they open and close and create even pressure along the entire length of the jaw.• These pliers have a coil spring, tempered to hold its hardness and spring back to its original shape after being compressed; the coil is attached to the inside surface between the tool handles.• Textured handles ensure a firm grip.