How 2 Use Pliers Properly: Stop Slipping, Rounding, and Snapping Stuff

By Jan Schuitemaker

Stop slipping, crushing, and "muscling through" jobs that should be simple.

How 2 Use Pliers Properly is a practical, straight-to-the-point guide that shows you how to get clean, confident results with one of the most used tools in any toolbox. Most plier problems are not caused by weak hands. They come from the wrong pliers, the wrong grip, and the wrong angle. This book fixes that.

Inside, you will learn how pliers actually work, how jaw shape and pivot leverage change everything, and why control beats force every time. You will also get clear guidance on the most common types of pliers, including combination, needle-nose, slip-joint, locking, and cutting pliers, so you know exactly which tool to grab and when.

You will practice the small technique upgrades that instantly improve your results: How to align the jaws so the tool bites cleanly instead of slippingWhere to grip for maximum security and leverageHow to use steady pressure without crushing materialsWhen to change tools instead of forcing the jobHow to avoid damaged fasteners, chewed surfaces, and bent parts
Whether you are a DIY beginner, a homeowner building confidence, or someone who wants cleaner work in the shop, this book will help you stop fighting the tool and start guiding it.

How 2 Use Pliers Properly is part of the How2 series. Grab your pliers and learn the techniques that make the work feel easy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMG93YDG
• ISBN13: 9798247467892
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.0"