Hi, there. In this video I’ll be telling you what you need to know about chain nose pliers, how to use them, and how to choose the right ones. Chain nose pliers are one of your most basic and useful tools when you’re making jewelry. Now, the difference between these and needle nose pliers that you would find at any hardware store, is that the jaws are smooth. They don’t have those serrated ridges, because although the serrated ridges are certainly helpful for grabbing onto things, they would mar your wire as you work with it. So you always want to make sure that the pliers that you have, have smooth insides. Also, for chain nosed pliers, they should have tapered tips, and this edge should be rounded. It’s very useful for making bends, like with wire you can grasp it, and then you get a nice crisp bend there.
You’ll find chain nose pliers in different sizes. These obviously have a longer tip, and the tips aren’t quite as narrow as in these little ones. So it really depends on the project and the application you’re using them for. These are also often used for opening and closing jump rings and for tucking in wire ends after you’ve wire wrapped them to make sure that there are no wire ends poking skin, or catching hair or clothing. You want to make sure when you choose a pair of chain nose pliers that they fit comfortably in your hands because like I said, they’re a basic supply in jewelry making, and you’ll be using them a lot.
Post time: Mar-02-2017