Features
- Best leverage for tough cuts
- Long life with laser-hardened edges and teeth
- Smooth operation without a break-in period
- Durable, press-forged steel construction
- Integrated crimper for insulated and non-insulated terminals
- Bolt cutters for #6 and #8 bolts
- Reaming head for ½-inch to 1-inch conduit
- Straight fish tape puller
- Tether ready with split-ring hole
- Available in dipped and comfort grip handles
- Lifetime guarantee
- Made in the USA with sourced materials
Specifications
| Pliers Type | Lineman |
| Application | Cutting, pulling, grabbing, twisting, reaming, crimping |
| Color / Finish | Red |
| Insulated Handle | No |
| Handle Length (In) | 5.4 |
| Material | Steel |
| Length | 9.22 in |
| Weight | 1.02 lb |
| Height | 2.12 in |
| Width | 0.65 in |
| Grip Type | Dipped |
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These lineman's pliers are designed for electricians, offering durability and ease of use for cutting and crimping tasks. They feature an optimized pivot point for better leverage and a long-cut life with hardened edges and teeth. The pliers include an integrated crimper for terminals and bolt cutters for #6 and #8 bolts, alongside additional functionalities for conduit reaming and fish tape pulling.
Model Number: MT500C
Project Ideas
Business
Electrical Repair Services
Offer specialized electrical repair services using the pliers for cutting, crimping, and bolt cutting tasks. Market the durability and efficiency of your tools to assure quality work.
Custom Metalwork Shop
Start a custom metalwork business where you create bespoke items like gates, sculptures, and decorative hardware. Use the pliers' various functions to ensure precision and quality.
Tool Rental Service
Set up a tool rental business focusing on high-quality, durable tools like the lineman's pliers. Provide instructional workshops on how to use the tools effectively for different projects.
Mobile Handyman Services
Launch a mobile handyman service that specializes in minor electrical and metalworking repairs. Highlight the versatility of the lineman's pliers in marketing materials to attract clients.
Craft Workshop Classes
Host workshops teaching various crafts that utilize the pliers, such as jewelry making or sculpture. Charge a fee for participation and sell materials and tools as part of the class package.
Creative
DIY Metal Sculpture
Use the pliers to cut and crimp different gauge wires and metal pieces to create intricate sculptures. The bolt cutter can be used to trim bolts for secure attachments, and the reaming head can smooth out rough edges.
Custom Jewelry Making
Create unique, handcrafted jewelry by cutting and shaping metal wire. The crimper function can be used to secure beads and other decorative elements, while the bolt cutter can trim excess wire.
Upcycled Home Decor
Repurpose old metal items like bolts, nuts, and wire to create trendy home decor pieces. The pliers can be used to cut and shape these materials, and the crimper can help attach different elements securely.
Functional Art Installations
Combine artistic vision with functionality by creating installations that also serve practical purposes, such as light fixtures or shelving, using the cutting and crimping capabilities of the pliers.
Metal Mobiles
Craft kinetic art mobiles by cutting and shaping lightweight metal pieces and then crimping them together. The bolt cutter can trim any excess material, ensuring a clean and balanced design.