Locking Pliers

Locking pliers clamp down on your workpiece and hold it securely, allowing you to let go or adjust your grip on the tool without releasing the workpiece. Locking pliers are especially useful for stripped nuts, bolts, or screws that cannot be removed with a wrench or screw. A locking pliers can even be used as a leverage point for prying loose a stubborn nail.

Safety Tips

Do not use locking pliers in place of clamps. Locking pliers are NOT recommended as a substitute for clamps, due to their small and serrated gripping surface.

Do not hammer on a locking pliers

Tool Tips

• Before grabbing the object, close the knob by squeezing the handles together.

• Locate the knob in the handle to adjust the opening size to just fit around the object.

  • Rotate counter clockwise to expand the jaws or clockwise to contract the jaws.

• Locate the release lever in the opposite handle to release the tool grip.

• Rotate slightly clockwise to close the jaws for a tighter grip.

• Close the jaws securely around the desired object.