It is not a surprise that a new to me tool popped up when some research was being done on tying leaders for fishing. The leader making sites were ok but when a beading site was viewed the solution was right there. So here is my new toy that was the center of attention today for me.
These are round nose pliers made for making loops in wire. The loops are important to leader making and jewelry beading. After years of fighting making loops with ordinary needle nose pliers, here is the end of the fight. The nose points are round points that make making loops very easy AFTER the short but important learning curve..
It is a wish that my mind had known about this type of pliers many years ago. Apparently they have been around forever but my brain did not recognize the importance of them. A new tool for me is better than a new toy to a three year old.
Sitting around making loops and getting close to trying to have tooooo much fun. TheOFM.
When you get old enough that you mistakenly think you've seen everything finding something new is a pure joy. Especially a tool.
ReplyDeleteTotal agreement with you in this skin.
ReplyDeleteBeen using them for years. They is called "snap ring " pliers.
ReplyDeleteMy snap ring pliers operate differently than the ones pictured. On these the jaws close when the handles are squeezed. All the snap ring pliers I am familiar with, the jaws open when the handles are squeezed. Additionally the jaws on these actually meet together when the handles are squeezed. The jaws on these are also tapered so you can easily form different diameter loops.
ReplyDeleteMy snap ring pliers open or close depending on how you set the pins.
ReplyDeleteThese are "round nose pliers" made specifically for wire workers specifically jewelry makers. I knew a few in my young hippy days.
Google "round nose pliers" and you'll get all sorts.
Now it's back to bed for me.
OF thank you very much. This has been a great day of education for me. It has been fun.
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