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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: lptools on December 10, 2017, 03:38:01 PM

Title: Pliers
Post by: lptools on December 10, 2017, 03:38:01 PM

Hello, This tool has been bugging me for a while. No markings, fixed pivot (not a slip-joint pliers). The jaws have an offset to each other, one half of each jaw is thinner than the other side? Regards, Lou

Title: Re: Pliers
Post by: stanley62 on December 11, 2017, 10:19:03 PM

It appears that the pliers are made from 2 identical pieces.  Probably has the lip on the jaw to give a wider grip surface.

Jim

Title: Re: Pliers
Post by: bill300d on December 11, 2017, 10:49:11 PM

No clue to the maker and I agree with Jim about the 2 identical pieces. My guess on the reason is that it was cheaper and easier to stamp out than having to machine a joint. As to the jaws , if they didn't make them with that extra width they would pass by each other which wouldn't work so good.