Mechanisms — adjustable pliers

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Tongue-and-groove Pliers diagram
Tongue-and-groove Pliers: Adjustable Pivot and Assumed Force Ratio

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Explore selectable jaw spacing and multiply an entered handle force by an assumed ideal ratio. The result is an arithmetic comparison, not actual grip force.
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Slip-joint Pliers diagram
Slip-joint Pliers Mechanism Explained: How the Slot-and-Pin Pivot, Lever Ratio, and Jaw Geometry Work

Posted by Robbie Dickson on

How Slip-joint Pliers work, the pivot geometry behind the two jaw positions, and how plumbers, electricians, and mechanics use them on real jobs.
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