Basic question here, but what is the correct way to hold adjustable pliers (like channel locks/knipex) where the jaws are at right angle to the handle. It seems they should be held one way to tighten and the opposite way to loosen, but I'm not sure. Thoughts? TIA
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Markts30
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They should be used so that the torque exerted on the handle causes the pliers to tighten...
By this I mean, when using them to tighten something, there is a 'correct' way and an 'incorrect' way...
To figure it out, look at a set... With the jaws pointing "down", force should be exerted "down"...
By this I mean, when using them to tighten something, there is a 'correct' way and an 'incorrect' way...
To figure it out, look at a set... With the jaws pointing "down", force should be exerted "down"...
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Patrick88
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You hold them so the handles are comfortable. Sounds like your on the right track.
Ok....thanks..so if I am tightening a horizontal drain pipe and screwing the pipe is tightening from left to right (I hope this makes sense), then the opening of the jaws should be facing down since I am "pushing" down on the wrench. right? and if I were to loosen the same pipe, then the opening of the jaw should face up since I would be pulling up to loosen. right?
Patrick88
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yes do that
Patrick88
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You could have hurt your self so please be careful.
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Or as the comedian would say, "Every time it use them this way they slip, so I guess I should just stop doing it that way."
Or as the comedian would say, "Every time it use them this way they slip, so I guess I should just stop doing it that way."
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