palmerit Posted Monday at 07:15 PM #1 Posted Monday at 07:15 PM I saw this tool illustrated in some Model Shipways instructions. Seems to be used to shape metal. What is it called and what is it used for? mtaylor 1 Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways) In the Queue: Endeavour (Occre), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG)
vossiewulf Posted Monday at 07:29 PM #2 Posted Monday at 07:29 PM Round-nosed pliers, standard jewelry-making tool mostly for making chains. In ship modeling they're useful for making eyes and hooks. Gregory, kurtvd19, Ryland Craze and 4 others 7 Quote Building HM Cutter Lady Nelson 1:64
druxey Posted Monday at 07:55 PM #3 Posted Monday at 07:55 PM Also called needle-nose pliers. palmerit and mtaylor 2 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv
palmerit Posted yesterday at 03:51 AM Author #4 Posted yesterday at 03:51 AM Thanks. I have several needle nose pliers. Never seen round-nosed pliers. Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways) In the Queue: Endeavour (Occre), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG)
Dr PR Posted yesterday at 04:23 AM #5 Posted yesterday at 04:23 AM Chain-nosed pliers. Used for making chains. I have one that I use for making eye bolts, ring bolts and such. Very useful when you need it! Ryland Craze and palmerit 2 Quote Phil Current build: USS Cape MSI-2 Current build: Albatros topsail schooner Previous build: USS Oklahoma City CLG-5 CAD model
palmerit Posted yesterday at 04:12 PM Author #6 Posted yesterday at 04:12 PM Are there particular widths that are useful? I saw a bunch on Amazon and Otto Frei, but I'm not sure what size(s) might be useful to have around. Quote Current Builds: Sherbourne 1763 (Vanguard Models), Norwegian Pram (Model Shipways) In the Queue: Endeavour (Occre), Muscongus Bay Lobster Smack (Model Shipways), Duchess of Kingston (Vanguard Models) Completed Builds: Lowell Grand Banks Dory (Model Shipways), 18th-Century Merchantman Half-Hull Planking Kit (NRG)
popeye2sea Posted yesterday at 05:27 PM #7 Posted yesterday at 05:27 PM I have a pair with tips starting at 4mm and tapering down to just less than 2mm, but I modified one tip so that it tapers down to about 0.5mm in order to make really small hooks, eyebolts and rings. That one plier will suffice for any size rings that I am likely to encounter. Regards palmerit 1 Quote Henry Laissez le bon temps rouler ! Current Build: Le Soleil Royal Completed Build: Amerigo Vespucci
Gregory Posted 19 hours ago #8 Posted 19 hours ago 8 hours ago, palmerit said: Are there particular widths that are useful? I saw a bunch on Amazon and Otto Frei, but I'm not sure what size(s) might be useful to have around. FWIW, I have found that wrapping wire around a drill bit is the best way to get consistent size eyebolts, rings and hooks. palmerit, Harvey Golden and Tossedman 3 Quote “Indecision may or may not be my problem.” ― Jimmy Buffett Current builds: Rattlesnake On Hold: HMS Resolution ( AKA Ferrett ) In the Gallery: Yacht Mary, Gretel, French Cannon
CCClarke Posted 15 hours ago #9 Posted 15 hours ago Round-nose pliers as stated, come in multiple diameters. Their chief use has been in the electronics industry for decades to form wires prior to attaching them to terminals and posts. I attended a very tough NASA-level electronic repair course once where any marks left on the conductors resulted in a failed inspection. We placed Kapton tape on the ends to prevent any noticeable conductor deformation. I continue to use these for my ship-building, and still wrap the ends. Precision flat nose pliers are also very useful. CC palmerit 1 Quote
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