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| [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pincers_%28tool%29 '''Pincers'''] have two handles pivotted together to form two opposing '''[[Class 1 Lever|Class 1 Levers]]'''. This configuration generates a '''[[Mechanical Advantage]]''' which enable their sharp jaws to grip tightly against a [[Nails and Pins|nail]] head for example. In addition, the curved shape of the jaws allows the whole tool to be rolled around in another '''[[Class 1 Lever|Lever action]]''' to extract the nail ''(i.e. a similar action to that of a '''[[Hammers|Claw Hammer]]''')''


There is also often a small claw on one handle, which is useful for removing small nails when used as a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowbar_%28tool%29 '''Pry Bar'''] or the larger [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowbar_%28tool%29 '''Crow Bar'''].  
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| <span style="color: green">'''Note:'''
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When using Pincers, Claw Hammer or Pry Bar etc. to remove nails, scraps of wood can be used as shown to avoid damage to the timber - and/or thicker pieces used to get additional leverage.
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'''Pincers''', '''[[Hammers|Claw Hammer]]''', '''Pry Bar''', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowbar_%28tool%29 '''Crow Bar'''].''(or '''Wrecking Bar''')''
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