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A basic tool every homeowner should have is a slip joint pliers and a tongue and groove pliers.
For round stock and pipe, a V jaw pliers will grab round pipe with more points of contact.
For nuts and bolts, a nut buster jaw will lock down and give better grab.
For automotive work and hose clamps, a hose clamp pliers has a tip with multiple grooves to grab onto hose clamps.
For a basic all around pliers, I would always have a tongue and groove straight jaw pliers.
Post time: Feb-23-2017