Pincers facts for kids
Pincers are a useful hand tool that help you do work more easily. They are designed to pinch, cut, or pull objects. Pincers work like a simple machine called a lever. They are often used to remove things from a surface, such as pulling nails out of wood.
Pincers are sometimes called end-nippers or end-cutters. Tools like carpenter's pincers are perfect for these jobs. Their main use is to grab and remove objects from different materials.
How Pincers Work
Pincers are different from pliers. With pincers, the main force is focused on a small point or a sharp edge. This edge is usually at a right angle to the tool's handles. This special design lets you get the pincers very close to a surface. This is why they are so good at pulling out nails or other items that are stuck.
Pincers vs. Pliers
While pincers and pliers look similar, they are used for different tasks. Pliers are designed more for squeezing, gripping, or bending objects. Pincers, on the other hand, are made for cutting, pinching, or pulling things out. They each have a unique head shape that suits their specific job.
Images for kids
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Carpenter's pincers.
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Medieval pincers found in Hamburg-Harburg (15th/16th century)
