Needle Nose Pliers Vs. Chain Nose Pliers

Wrapping

• When a project calls for wrapping, curling or twisting thin metal or wire, chain-nose pliers are your best tool. Their smooth, flat clamps and tapered tips help you clamp onto even the thinnest wire and twist it into as small a loop as you need.

Cutting

• When you need to cut wire or thin strips of metal down to a certain size, needle-nose pliers are best. Their long, pointed tips help you grip the wire, and the sharp cutter at the bottom of the clamps easily cuts through.

Bending

• When you need to bend wire or thin metal at a sharp angle, you'll want to use needle-nose pliers. They give you control and tightly grip metal without slipping. They're especially helpful in holding and bending parts that are too small for your fingers.

Crimping

• Many projects call for a bead or bit of wire to be crimped. When that's the case, choose chain-nose pliers to get the job done. Their smooth clamps easily crimp even the smallest bit of metal.

Picking Up Objects

• When you need to pick up small objects, or reach an object wedged in a tight place, grab a pair of needle-nose pliers. Their long, slim clamps and pointed tips allow them to fit into places fingers can't, and reach into places the shorter chain-nose pliers won't go.