Parallel Action Locking Pliers, 15.2 cm, Flat Serrated Jaws, Hand Vise for Jewellery and Crafts
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Parallel Action Locking Pliers, 15.2 cm, Flat Serrated Jaws, Hand Vise for Jewellery and Crafts
£24.99
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£24.99
Regular price
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For jewellers and model makers needing to hold flat components securely for detailed work. This hand vise locks onto the workpiece, providing a firm, hands-free grip for soldering or assembly. Its parallel action ensures even pressure across the jaw, preventing distortion of delicate items.
Key features
- Flat, serrated steel jaws provide a non-slip grip on sheet metal and wire.
- Compound lever action keeps jaws parallel to apply even, consistent pressure.
- Locking mechanism holds components securely, freeing both hands for intricate work.
- Knurled thumbscrew allows for fine adjustment of the clamping force before locking.
- All-steel construction with a non-reflective, dark finish to reduce glare.
Who it's for
An essential bench tool for UK jewellers, silversmiths, and horologists handling small, flat-sided parts. Also favoured by model makers and electronics hobbyists for precise assembly and soldering tasks.
Specifications
- Overall Length:
- 15.2 cm (6 inches)
- Jaw Type:
- Flat, Serrated
- Material:
- Steel
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Same-day Birmingham dispatch on weekday orders before 2pm.
Common questions at the bench
Will these mark soft silver wire?
Our flat-, snipe-, and round-nose pliers have polished interior jaws — they will not mark cleanly annealed precious-metal wire when used with normal grip pressure. For absolutely no-mark work on finished pieces, wrap the jaws with masking tape or nylon-jaw covers (sold separately).
Can these cut hardened wire?
Tungsten-carbide-tipped cutters in this collection handle hardened steel up to spring temper. Standard side cutters are for non-ferrous (silver, gold, copper, brass) up to half-hard. Check the product spec for the cutting capacity.
What is the difference between parallel and standard pliers?
Standard pliers pivot on a single point — the jaws scissor open and grip strongest at the tip. Parallel-action pliers stay perfectly parallel through the full opening, giving equal grip pressure across the whole jaw face. Parallel models are higher-precision (better for wire-wrapping and dead-soft annealed wire) but cost more.
Do they come spring-loaded?
Most of our bench pliers ship spring-loaded for one-handed operation. Where the spring is removable, the product description notes it. Spring tension is set for all-day comfort, not maximum grip.
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