Our Alternative Tool Use series is well underway. Weโve shared some handy ideas that can save you some time and frustration. Some might seem more obvious to you than others depending on your skill level and work experience. But have you ever seen a clever idea in practice that sparked your creativity? These lifehacks may not change your whole life for the better, but little ingenuities can lead to big ingenuities. Thatโs why we like them. So today weโre talking about our Needle Nose Pliers Lifehack. Weโve got a quick idea that can save you some time โ and pain โ if youโre in a pinch while doing some trim out or just trying to hang a picture on the wall.
Needle Nose Pliers Lifehack
Being Nosey
Even the most novice DIYers will know what Needle Nose Pliers are and their typical uses. The long, thinย jaws allow a great deal of dexterity for moving, twisting, and cutting small gauge wire as well as simply reaching into tight places.
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If youโre a bit accident prone or donโt have the best aim, the Needle Nose Pliers can come in quite handy. When driving finishing or other small nails, simply use the pliers to hold the nail, keeping the holding hand from danger.
Now Pros will probably tell you that hitting your hand with a hammer is part of the job or a rite of passage, but they wonโt tell you itโs a lot of fun. So the next time you have a small nail to drive but donโt have a finish or brad nailer, grab those needle nose pliers and hammer away.
This might not make you as resourceful as MacGuyver, but it will make you more inclined to get some work done around the house!
We hope youโve found this lifehack helpful! What are some of the ways you use needle nose pliers on less-than-traditional applications? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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