These pliers are just what I needed for straightening wire and beading needles. (<--Tip: Hold your needle in one hand with regular chain nose pliers and use these nylon jaw pliers just as you would on regular craft or precious metal wire to straighten.) They also come in handy when making spirals. After I've made the first loop with my round nose pliers, I use the tips of my nylon jaw pliers to grip the loop and start my spiral. It works very well and does not dent my metal.
Note: The nylon material on the inside of the pliers will become "dented" and uneven with normal use. Simply take some sandpaper as needed to smooth them out and ensure that the nylon on each jaw remains in flush contact with the other from tip to joint.
For the price, if you want a pair of these to flatten out those fused Claptons like Squidoode on Youtube, these work fine. I sanded the sides of them; they looke like they are made with hot glue. Even so, they do work and do not damage 36 gauge Nichrome 80 wire the way flattened metal pliers do. There are plenty of other options for pliers like these out there; this was about the best price I could find and I am happy that they work great. I use them every time I wound smaller gauge wire around two strands of straightened resistance wire. Thank you Cousin Craft and Amazon.
I purchased 2 pairs over a year ago (because I always seem to misplace things) to straighten wire. I’ve used them on coated and un-coated Wire. 28ga Fine Silver(all kinked up) Round to 16ga Square Vintaj Brass to 18ga Black Coated Copper Wire and they’ve never failed me. I just put another pair in my cart simply to ensure I’ll have a pair for years to come. Who knew such a low priced product would have such high quality? Well, I sure didn’t. I like that they are solid & don’t have replacement pieces to lose.
These pliers are just what I needed to ensure I could manipulate my work without marring the surfaces.
The nylon jaws are strong enough to allow for manipulation of wire, thin metal and light chain links or jump rings. The lack of metal jaws allows me to not have to worry about marring the finish of these parts while I am working.
Pros:
- nylon is tough and able to manipulate the work.
- pliers have a nice heft - sits well in the hand.
- prevents marring the finish on projects for a nicer overall look.
Cons:
- the nylon jaws are a bit large - a finer point at the end would be helpful for smaller items.
Overall - a good product for working with smaller metal parts that need manipulation.
Hope that helps....
I bought two of these to use for wire wrapping because I'm a beginner and tend to leave marks in all my wire. I bought these to help prevent the marking. Overall they work well but they nylon part (white part) is a soft nylon and dents easily. I don't use them that often, despite the lack of regular use they are all indented, gouged up, and are now hard to use with smaller pieces. The indentations compromise the gripping ability for smaller pieces. Despite this they are still a great item for a beginner, they do what they are,supposed to do, I just wish the nylon quality was better or stronger. I would buy them again.
Pros:
Prevent marks on wire
Easy to use
Good for beginners
Cons:
Nylon is too soft and indents easily
Not great for smaller piece once indented
Feature Product
- These nylon jawed pliers have many uses and will not damage soft metal findings like sterling
- Comfort padded handles and durable double leaf spring construction
- They can also be used to straighten bent wires and pins! Simply draw the wire through the jaws, turn and draw again to take out the kinks
- Reduce the gauge of sterling wire by repeatedly drawing the wire through the jaws
- Opens to . 75 inches, overall size: 5. 3 in. L x 2 in. W
Description
These nylon jawed pliers will not damage soft metal findings like sterling. They can also be used to straighten bent wires and pins. Simply draw the wire through the jaws, turn and draw again to take out the kinks. You can also reduce the gauge of sterling wire by repeatedly drawing the wire through the jaws.
Absolutely LOVE my nylon pliers. I waited and waited avoiding buying anything 'non-essential' so I could invest more in jewelry supplies, but now that I have them, they are a must have, straighten your wire all while giving it a shine and strengthening it as well. Fantastic price! Spend the money! You will love them!
I’ve been using these for the last several years. They are great for making jewelry without damaging stones & prongs. I am probably on my 5th or 6th pair now. My only complaint is that I can’t seem to find reasonably priced plastic replacement pads for the pliers. Because of this, I end up throwing away the entire pair instead of just changing out the pads. This is very wasteful & bugs me.. Maybe I’m just not seeing the pads though. Please let me know if they are available. Thank you! Other than this, these pliers are GREAT!!
Like others have already said, "They're great for straightening and crimping wire". Seem well built/durable. Certainly worth the price.
I am just getting started in the Jewelry making hobby, and needed a pair of pliers that would not scratch the metal when bending. There are many high-end pliers that I could not justify spending money on, and than I found these green gems. They are comfortable and perfect for the use that I need them for. I have used them on about dozen of projects and they seem to hold up fairly well. Not sure if the fit the other replacement nylon jaws but will go to a hobby store and see, and even if they don't it was money well spent.
Standard plasticized rubber grips and average hand size, the only concern I have is that the nylon Jaws are already showing wear. I use these for wire jewelery weaving and there are already grooves in the nylon from running copper wire through the jaws to straighten it. From what I can tell, the nylon isn't replaceable, so I'll gave to replace the whole pliers, likely in less than 6 months. Great as a cheap pair of back up pliers or something, but I'll likely purchase a different brand next time.
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