Features
- Includes one 8 in and one 12 in groove-joint pliers
- Adjustable tongue-and-groove (slip joint) for multiple jaw positions
- Drop-forged steel construction for strength
- Oil-resistant, double-dipped grips for improved handling
- Low-profile design to fit into tight spaces
- Slip-resistant jaws for a secure grip
Specifications
| Gtin | 00885911764872 |
| Product Application | Fastening |
| Material | Drop-forged steel |
| Grip | Oil-resistant, double-dipped |
| Includes | One 12 in groove joint pliers; One 8 in groove joint pliers |
| Length (Max Item) | 12.5 IN |
| Height | 1.6 IN |
| Width | 4.0 IN |
| Weight | 2.3 LB |
Related Tools
Two groove-joint (slip joint) pliers in 8 in and 12 in sizes. The adjustable groove joint provides multiple jaw positions for gripping different diameters. The pliers are made from drop-forged steel and have oil-resistant, double-dipped grips. The low-profile design helps access confined spaces.
Project Ideas
Business
Flat-Fee Faucet and Trap Fixes
Offer quick, on-demand kitchen and bath fixes: tighten or replace P-trap compression nuts, faucet supply lines, and hose clamps. The 12 in pliers handle stubborn slip nuts; the 8 in pair works in cramped under-sink spaces. Market as 30–45 minute flat-rate visits for landlords and busy homeowners.
Garden Trellis Microbrand
Produce and sell handmade wire trellises, tomato cages, and plant supports online and at markets. Use the pliers for forming, crimping, and quality control. Create SKUs by height and pattern, batch-bend with jigs, and upsell installation kits. Low material costs and scalable production.
Copper and Wire Decor Pop-Up + Workshops
Run market pop-ups selling copper candle holders, bud vases, and wire frames, and host make-and-take workshops. The pliers provide strong grip on smooth metal and fit tight couplings. Revenue from product sales plus per-seat workshop fees; partner with cafes or hardware stores for venues.
First-Home Fix Kit + Video Course
Bundle a starter toolkit featuring the 8 in and 12 in slip-joint pliers, add a printed quick-fixes guide and short video course covering leaks, loose hardware, and hose clamps. Sell via e-commerce and as realtor closing gifts. The adjustable jaws make the kit broadly useful without adding costlier specialty tools.
Home Hardware Tightening Subscription
Offer a quarterly ‘Tighten & Tune’ service: tighten door hardware, appliance feet, hose clamps, loose furniture bolts, and gate latches. The two plier sizes handle varied diameters, and the low-profile design helps in confined cabinets. Charge a low monthly subscription with scheduled 30-minute visits.
Creative
Reclaimed Wood Frame with Metal Accents
Build rustic picture frames from reclaimed boards and add twisted wire or flat-bar corner accents. Use the 8 in pliers to pull old staples and brads without splitting thin trim, and the 12 in pliers to bend light flat bar, twist safety wire hangers, and crimp small corner brackets. The multiple jaw positions let you grip odd shapes securely.
Copper Pipe Candle Holders and Vases
Cut short sections of copper pipe and assemble with couplings to create modular candle holders and bud vases. The oil-resistant grips help when working with flux and oils, while the low-profile jaws hold fittings steady in tight spots. Use the 12 in pliers to snug compression rings and the 8 in pliers for delicate adjustments without marring.
Wire-Sculpture Plant Trellis
Form geometric or botanical trellises from heavy-gauge steel or copper wire for indoor plants. The slip joint lets you switch jaw width to grip different wire diameters, crimp junctions, and make crisp bends. The 12 in pliers offer leverage for sweeping curves; the 8 in pair excels at tight bends and finishing touches.
Upcycled Pallet Caddy with Hardware Handles
Turn pallet slats into a tabletop caddy with handles made from eye bolts, chain links, or bent wire. Use the pliers to extract nails and staples cleanly, twist eye bolts through wood, close chain links, and crimp decorative wire handles. The secure, slip-resistant jaws help avoid marring reclaimed wood.
Leather-and-Wire Hanging Planters
Combine leather straps, metal rings, and chain to create modern hanging planters. The 8 in pliers close O-rings and grommets precisely; the 12 in pair opens and closes thicker chain links. Low-profile jaws get into tight ring stacks, and oil-resistant grips make handling dyed leather safer.