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=====Description===== | |||
[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 '''[[:Category:Hammers|Claw Hammer]]''')'' | |||
=====Features and Applications===== | |||
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''']. | 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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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. | 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''', '''[[:Category:Hammers|Claw Hammer]]''', '''Pry Bar''', [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crowbar_%28tool%29 '''Crow Bar'''].''(or '''Wrecking Bar''')'' | |||
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{{Crow Bars Buyers Guide}} | |||
[[Category:Levering Tools]] | [[Category:Levering, Twisting and Turning Tools]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:00, 23 August 2016
Description
Pincers have two handles pivotted together to form two opposing Class 1 Levers. This configuration generates a Mechanical Advantage which enable their sharp jaws to grip tightly against a nail head for example. In addition, the curved shape of the jaws allows the whole tool to be rolled around in another Lever action to extract the nail (i.e. a similar action to that of a Claw Hammer)
Features and Applications
There is also often a small claw on one handle, which is useful for removing small nails when used as a Pry Bar or the larger Crow Bar.
Note: 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.
From left to right below:
Pincers, Claw Hammer, Pry Bar, Crow Bar.(or Wrecking Bar)
 
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| Draper Carpenter's Pincers
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Draper Tack Lifter
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Stanley Claw Hammer
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Roughneck Utility Bar
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Faithfull Club Hammer
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Roughneck Wrecking Bar
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