Fencing pliers - instructions for use!

[kayep]

Hello everyone.

This is probably a simple question for those who know. I have a pair of fencing pliers and would like to know that I am using them correctly.

I have worked out the easy bits

The hammer type hitting thing
The pointy staple remover thing
The wire cutting features

but I am not sure what else it can do, it appears to have gripping feature and also crimping feature?

Can any of you enlighten me on all the features and also tips for using, particulalry for twisting wire.

Or maybe you will suggest I throw them away and use something else!

thanks


Phil

[Ashore]

Post a picture of your particular pliers and I am sure someone will be able to help, I think there are several types with diffrent features
Rgds

[Stuart]

Gripping feature - used to grab the wire on the other side of the staple, and the lever it to take out the slack.

My old man uses it that way, then smacks the staple further home (with another hammer) so the wire is held tight enough so he can reposition the tool and then twist the wire back on itself so it can't come undone.

Also useful if you are using those geared wire tensioners (also known as a wire strainer) that you see on fences - use the tool to pull as much wire through as possible before engaging the cam on the wire tensioner. Saves trying to take up too much slack on the wire tensioner spool, and it is a lot easier to pull the wire with the tool, than with a hand.


Not having used it myself in about 10 years, I can't be more specific on the details.

[johnc]

Having done a bit of fencing I can reliably tell you that the unwritten instructions are to belt, thump, twist, pull, lever etc anything that takes your fancy. When you stuff up and break the things toss them and get another set they are pretty cheap and just a general purpose tool.

John

[Honorary Bloke]

I have a pair of those myself. Hammer staples, pull staples, twist wire, open beer can, repeat.

Great to have hanging in the shed here and have folks ask: "What the H*** are those?"

[Ivan in Oz]

On the pair I have the Recess towards the end of both of the jaws is to keep the strain on wire as you are twisting it, or tying it in a Knot.
You do this by varying the tightness of your grip;'
allowing the wire to slip/slide through.

Easy once you know how:confused: :eek:

[Iain]

I've got a few of themn here as the bleeding donkeys are always breaking wire, pointy bit pulling staples, also for smacking into pine tree fro hanging up and discovering 6 months later after you forgot where you put them.
Hammer is just that although the ergonomics of a double handle negate any hope of accuracy.
Two wire cutters, one either side of the fulcrum.
Two sized holes for twisting wire.
Plier thingee below fulcrum.
For tensioning I use Gripples or the Twitcher as I have never quite figured out how to use a fence strainer, and they always sag during summer (the fence wire )

[kayep]

Thanks everyone for the useful replies.

It would seem that it is not easy to describe when you have n't got a pair in your hands and a length of wire to demonstrate.

Here is a picture of a similar pair to help people describe the functions. Also this picture I have found shows another use for the two holes at the end of the pliers.

Keep the "instructions" coming

many thanks


Phil

[Iain]

Also this picture I have found shows another use for the two holes at the end of the pliers.

And that would be?????

[kayep]

Here is the quote from the website that I found the picture


"Our Fencing Pliers (TFP) is a standard low cost fencing tool with multiple uses. It has a wire gripper, staple puller, awkward hammer head (it is really better to consider this to be the part to hit with a hammer when driving the point under a staple), wire cutter for soft wire, and can be used to hold staples to prevent bending while driving into hard wood (this is why we sell it). Put the staple completely inside the jaw"


Phil

[Ivan in Oz]

As usual,
I have the "Other" sort
http://www.cooperhandtools.com/brand...2=Fence%20Tool

You have one of the lower Three on the attached link;
I have the
12" Button Pliers Fence Tool, Carded

[Iain]

For straining this what I use
#1 Twitcher
http://www.krieslco.com.au/
#2 Gripple, good for repairs and straining
http://www.onesteel.com/products.asp...&productID=124
never considered using the tool for holding a staple as one leg is longer and always starts
ok, but we only use treated pine posts.