Brass Jaw Flat Nose Parallel Pliers

These work well for gunsmith work pulling pins ect.

I have an all steel parallel plier that lost its springs and I was unable to repair the hole. I decided to buy a new pair with the brass plates to help with non marring of my silver.These did that job well. However, I still rounded the edges of the jaws to be sure.For the price they are fine.However, what I did not like is they do not close perfectly parallel. The back of the jaw has about .5 to 1.0 mm open then tapers to closed about half way to front. So far, this has not been too much of an issue formy work unless I have very thin gauge metal to work.My other issue is the jaw opening clearance. It is not as wide as my older, cheaper pair. If I need wider opening, I have to use my old floppy (no spring) ones.

The materials and construction are good. The handles seem very far apart with an awkward curve to them which just doesn’t seem conducive to detail work. I wrapped them with electrical friction tape and that seemed to help a bit. They do a job that you just can’t do with serrated jaws or jaws that are not parallel so I’ll live with them. I would feel better if they were $5 less than current price.

Purchased these flat pliers to assist pulling leather stitching needles through. These pliers have a brass grip as well as a very flat and parallel grip. My needle remains very smooth and doesn't get marred. Recommend these piers if you need a firm non-marring grip.

I have three pairs of parallel pliers. I have one made in the USA (Sargent), one made in England (Maun) and this one made in Pakistan. To my surprise, this is the only pair hat has a tight joint, and where the jaws are actually parallel. The jaws have a nice ground finish. This pair of pliers was the least expensive but is made far better than the US and English ones.

When you buy a tool because it's supposed to be parallel, you expected it to be parallel at closure. These are not. As you can see in the image, the tips close significantly before the rear of the pliers do.

The materials are broadly as described, although the brass has defects filled with a dirty-looking epoxy, leading me to chisel it off one of the jaws before realizing it's purpose. There were also little bits of manufacturing debris in some crevices, requiring a little pick to remove. I rubbed in a silicone lubricant when the hinges were actuating poorly, and then waxed the various friction points. After 20 minutes of work, they look and feel like the professional tool I wanted, and I'm delighted.

Great item, the brass jaws will not scratch steel items, and the jaws hold tight.