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ners of the nut or bolt and damage the
fastener.
CAUTION
If
it is necessary to use slip-joint pliers
to grasp the finished suiface on an object
that can be easily damaged, wrap the
object with tape or cardboard for protec-
tion.
Locking Pliers
Locking pliers (Figure 30) hold objects very
tightly like a vise. Because locking pliers exert
more force than regular pliers, their sharp jaws
can permanently scar any object that is held. In
addition, when locking pliers are locked in posi-
tion, they can crush or deform thin wall material.
Locking pliers are available in many types for
specific tasks.
Snap Ring (Circlip) Pliers
Snap ring pliers (Figure 31) are made for
removing and installing snap rings and should
not be used for any other purpose. External pliers
(spreading or expanding) are used for removing
snap rings from the outside of a shaft or other
similar part. Internal snap rings are located inside
a tube, gear or housing, and require pliers that
squeeze the ends of the snap ring together so that
the snap ring can be removed.
Box-end, Open-end and Combination
Wrenches
Box-end and open-end wrenches (Figure 32)
are available in sets or separately in a variety of
sizes. The number stamped on open- and box-
end wrenches refers to the distance between two
parallel flats of a nut or bolt head. Combination
wrenches have a box -end wrench on one end and
an open-end wrench of the same size on the other
end. The wrench size is stamped near the center
of combination wrenches.
CHAPTER ONE
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Correct way to grind blade
Correct taper and size
Taper too steep
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