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Using Tongue and Groove Pliers (Channel Locks)

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What happens here

Tongue and groove pliers, commonly known as Channel Locks, are introduced to address situations where an even wider jaw opening is required. The presenter demonstrates their multiple adjustment points, allowing them to grip large fasteners like those found on a plastic P-trap fitting under a sink.

Goal: Learn to use tongue and groove pliers for larger objects and fasteners.

Tools and materials

  • Plastic P-trap fitting — Demonstrating gripping of large plumbing components
  • Sink plumbing — Context for the P-trap demonstration
  • Tongue and groove pliers — Gripping large plastic P-trap fitting

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problem with a lineman pliers the jaw only opens so large. These slip joint pliers have this adjustable jaw, which make them extremely useful when it comes to gripping different size pipes. Well, sometimes these jaws just don't open wide enough. That's when you need tongue and groove pliers and you can adjust how wide they go, which make them really nice for removing large fasteners. These pliers work great for holding things, but as soon as you let go of the handle, they just fall off. That's where these adjustable locking pliers come in, commonly known as vice grips. You

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