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Combination pliers
Also called: lineman's pliers, pliers
A gripping tool that holds things and cuts wire. Even with insulated handles, turn off the power before any electrical work.
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When you'd need this
- I need to cut some wire
- I need to grip something small tightly
Measure and check before you buy
- Length
- Wire thickness it can cut
- Insulated handles or not
- Cutting diameter by wire type and hardness
Safety: Caution: for electrical work, cut the power and confirm it is dead. Only certified insulated tools count as insulated.