Pliers & Cutters

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Expected delivery: Tue, Nov 17

Pliers and cutting tools for electrical, plumbing, mechanical and general shop work. This section carries lineman's pliers, needle nose and long nose pliers, slip joint and groove joint pliers, locking pliers and clamps, diagonal and flush cutters, end cutters, wire strippers, crimpers, cable cutters, snips and bolt cutters.

What to check before you order

  • Cutting capacity. Every cutter has a stated wire type and size range. Don't use a light cutter on hardened wire, piano wire or bolts.
  • Jaw style. Needle nose for reach, lineman's for gripping and twisting wire, groove joint pliers for pipe and large nuts, locking pliers for hands-free holding.
  • Strippers and crimpers. Match the stripper's gauge range to your wire, and the crimper's dies to the connectors and terminals you use.
  • Insulated handles. Dipped grips are for comfort. Only tools marked as insulated are rated for electrical protection.
  • Size. Longer handles give more leverage; shorter tools fit tight panels.

Find more in hand tools, or pair with screwdrivers and nut drivers and knives, blades and scissors.

Common questions

What are lineman's pliers used for?

Lineman's pliers have flat, serrated gripping jaws and a side cutter near the pivot. Electricians use them to grip, twist and bend wire and to cut copper conductors, and some models add a crimping area behind the joint.

What is the difference between diagonal cutters and flush cutters?

Diagonal cutters have beveled blades that leave a small point on the cut end. Flush cutters are ground to leave a flatter, cleaner end, which helps when trimming cable ties, molded plastic parts and component leads.

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