Pliers with a slot in one jaw through which the other jaw slides, permitting an adjustable span.
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- Most slip joint pliers use a mechanism that allows sliding the pivot point into one of several positions when the pliers are fully opened.
- Multiple slip-joint pliers generally have up to eight different adjustment settings at a maximum 4-1/2 ‘opening.’
- These Slip-Joint Pliers feature a Hardened V-Jaw with angled teeth for maximum grip.
- Get a pair of standard 7-inch or 8-inch slip-joint pliers, and a pair of diagonal-cutting pliers.