Best Pliers Sets
17th Jan 2023
A durable set of pliers is essential for both homeowners and professionals alike.
They’re useful for gripping, bending, cutting and more.
In this article, we recommend the best plier sets by the task they help with.
Best set of pliers by task
Here are our recommendations for plier sets by the job you want to do:
Best set for DIY
Our choice: DIY Plier Set Platinum 5 Pliers
If you’re an avid DIY’er, then a solid set of pliers will make your day-to-day jobs around the house that much easier. From property maintenance, to plumbing repairs and smaller jobs with metal. This set will be your go-to tool kit that you can rely on again and again.
Tool set includes:
- Snipe Nose Serrated Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – these pliers are ideal for working in tight spaces, and help you be more accurate on smaller objects.
- Flat Nose Parallel Plier Comfort Grips 140 mm – this compact set of pliers have excellent grip with the parallel-action jaws, a great all-purpose plier.
- End Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 150 mm – from cutting nails flush against a piece of wood, to dismantling hard wire fencing, these end cutting pliers can do it all. The comfort grips make it easier on your hands when doing the longer/tougher jobs too.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm – these combination pliers offer a strong grip as well as a cutting function, ideal for a range of DIY tasks.
- Diagonal Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grip 160 mm – hard wire cutters that won’t go blunt like low quality alternatives. Comfort grips make using them more enjoyable than metal alternatives.
Reasons to buy:
- This plier set is perfect for all major DIY jobs, including gripping, pulling out nails, cutting through wire and more.
- They use parallel-action jaws that provide a more even grip than scissor-type pliers, providing more accuracy and less damage
- The case-hardened jaws at HRC 57 ensure the plier jaws will last.
- Using comfort grips takes the pressure of your hand when using them over longer periods.
- Built to last, with hard wearing components and rust-proof finishes.
- Save money by purchasing multiple tools at once.
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Best set for jewellery making
Our choice: Jewellery Making Tool Kit Platinum 6 Pliers
Maun is a well known brand throughout the jewellery sector, with a range of tools and kits specifically designed to streamline jewellery making tasks. We are also proud to be a member of the National association of Jewellers. As a member we’re required to abide by the NAJ's Code of Conduct based on honesty, integrity and professionalism. The grant of arms gives customers peace of mind that they are dealing with a jewellery business they can trust.
Tool set includes:
- Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier 140 mm – having smooth jaws that are also parallel-action ensures maximum protection for your jewellery workpiece.
- Half Round And Flat Jaws Parallel Plier 140 mm – these pliers allow you to bend rings with ease without damaging the metal you’re working with, again using smooth jaws with a parallel-action.
- Round Jaws 1 1/2″ Parallel Plier 140 mm – these pliers have two round jaws designed for making loops of various sizes. The smooth jaws keep your jewellery protected, and the tapered round jaw makes it easy to make multiple sized loops with one tool.
- Snipe Nose Smooth Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm – the snipe nose of these pliers helps when working with smaller items or in small spaces, and the smooth jaws keep your jewellery piece protected from damage.
- Round And Flat Jaws Parallel Plier 140 mm – another useful set of pliers for creating loops, and bending wire, with smooth jaws to protect your workpiece.
- Nylon Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier 140 mm – for even more protection for your jewellery, choose these nylon jaw pliers. No scratches or damage, the hard nylon parallel-action jaws produce a firm, responsive grip along their whole length.
Reasons to buy:
- Designed specifically for making jewellery.
- Ideal for professionals and amateur jewellery makers.
- Non-marking and parallel-action jaws for maximum grip without damage.
- Case hardened jaws to HRC 57 ensure these are built to last.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best set for leatherwork
Our choice: Leatherwork Kit Platinum 5 Tools
This pliers set is designed specifically for working with leather, whether that’s clothing, accessories, crafting, or something even more adventurous.
Tool set includes:
- Hole Punch Plier 1.0 mm To 4.8 mm Punches (plier, anvil and all punches) – this hole punch plier is great for repetitive punches in leather, with a range of punch sizes to help you customise it for different tasks.
- Heavy Duty Revolving Leather Hole Punch Plier – if you need to quickly swap between punch sizes, and need to punch through thicker leather, then these punch pliers are for you.
- Steel Straight Edge Imperial 18″ - measuring your leather accurately is very important, and making straight cuts is easier if you can score against something robust, which makes this steel straight edge really useful.
- Steel Straight Edge Imperial 36″ - this is similar to the above product, but is longer, so ideal for larger bits of leather.
- Cupped Rivet Plier 160 mm (plier & 1 X bag of 100 assorted rivets) – these rivet pliers help to close rivets in your leatherwork, and come with a bag of assorted rivets ready to use.
Reasons to buy:
- These pliers are designed for leatherwork.
- Pliers for better punches, straight edges for scoring, and tools for cutting and inserting rivets into leather
- With comfort grips for less impact on your hands.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best set for model making
Our choice: Model Making Tool Kit Platinum 5 Tools
If you enjoy making scale models, then this set of pliers is for you. From making model trains, to building war re-enactment scenes with tanks, you will make better models with these pliers. Cut, clamp, and bend with accuracy and ease.
Tool set includes:
- Snipe Nose Smooth Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm - snipe nose pliers are ideal for working with small model pieces, or working in tight spaces inside a model.
- Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier Comfort Grips 140 mm - these smooth jaw pliers are ideal for working with delicate pieces that could be damaged by sharp edges. The parallel action prevents excess pressure without compromising on grip.
- Steel Straight Edge Imperial 12″ - precision straight edges for accurate cutting of model pieces.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm - an excellent combination plier that makes cutting, gripping and bending easy without swapping tools.
- Clamping Parallel Plier With Plastic Jaw Inserts 160 mm - clamping pliers are very useful when making models, keeping important components together. The plastic jaw inserts allow you to do this without damaging more delicate components.
Reasons to buy:
- High quality pliers designed for model makers.
- The parallel-action jaws prevent pinch damage and ensure an excellent grip.
- Case hardened jaws to HRC 57 ensure these are built to last.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best set for agricultural work
Our choice: Outdoor Plier Set Platinum 5 Pliers
Durable pliers that are tough enough to handle the outdoor jobs you need to do. Perfect for farmers, gardeners and maintenance engineers. Tackling all cutting and bending jobs with ease.
Tool set includes:
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 200 mm - a strong combination plier that lets you cut and bend hard wire with minimal effort. Ideal for repairing wire fencing or handling hard wire. The HRC 62-65 case hardened cutting jaws ensure they remain sharp for many years.
- Snipe Nose Serrated Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm - snipe nose pliers designed for tight spaces or handling small pieces, with serrated jaws for extra grip.
- End Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 150 mm - end cutting pliers cut flush against an object, ideal for getting rid of old nails on a fence post, or dismantling hard wire.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm - a smaller version of the pliers mentioned above, they are lighter and better suited to a smaller hand. They don’t sacrifice cutting power though, still being able to cut hard wire up to 2.5mm in diameter.
- Diagonal Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm - these are compound-lever action cutting pliers, which multiply your hand force by 22, making it really easy to cut through hard wire.
Reasons to buy:
- The perfect pliers set for outdoor maintenance.
- Grip, bend, remove nails and cut hard wire with one tool kit.
- Comfort grips and compound-lever action for saving your hand energy over long hours of work.
- Built to last, with robust construction and rust-proof finishes.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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Best set for crafts & hobbies
Our choice: Hobby Plier Set Platinum 5 Pliers
Whatever your craft of choice, this pliers set will help you do it better and with less effort. From complicated wire work, to mini sculptures and outlandish accessories, you’ll be able to make them to a high standard with this set.
Tool set includes:
- Snipe Nose Smooth Jaws Parallel Plier 125 mm - snipe nose pliers are designed for use in small spaces or handling smaller objects, ideal for tasks where small movements make a big difference.
- Smooth Jaws Flat Nose Parallel Plier Comfort Grips 140 mm - these smooth jaw pliers are ideal for handling objects that could be damaged by sharp edges, while still providing a solid grip with the parallel-action jaws.
- End Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 150 mm - these end cutters are designed to offer a clean cut against a surface, ideal for hard wire or nails.
- Side Cutter Parallel Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 160 mm - If you need to cut and bend in your hobby project, then these combination pliers are for you. Easily make cuts in wire and grip or bend it without having to swap tools.
- Diagonal Cutting Plier For Hard Wire Comfort Grips 140 mm - high quality side cutters designed for cutting through hard wire. The HRC 64 induction-hardened jaws keep the blades sharp throughout the life of the tool.
Reasons to buy:
- A pliers set designed for hobbyists.
- Versatile enough to handle all of your crafting tasks.
- Built to last, with robust construction and rust-proof finishes.
- Save money by purchasing in a set.
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What makes a good set of pliers?
The best sets of pliers will have the following qualities:
- Parallel jaws – parallel-action jaws provide a better grip than scissor action pliers, using less effort and putting less pressure on your workpiece.
- Reliable – you want a set of pliers that’s going to last, so choose a brand that’s been making pliers for a long time. Read reviews from previous customers, and look for a tool warranty to help give you peace of mind.
- Multiple sizes – a good set of pliers will have a range of different sized jaws and handles for you to choose from. This will help you be more accurate with the work you do, as you’ll have a tool that is appropriate to the size of the item you’re working on.
- Sharp cutting jaws – if you’re also looking for cutting pliers, then you want to ensure the jaws are sharp and will stay sharp. This means looking for pliers with induction-hardened jaws (ideally to HRC 64), so they don’t go blunt after use on hard materials.
Which brand is the best for pliers?
We may be biased, but we believe that Maun Industries make the best pliers in the world. This is because we have been manufacturing pliers for over 75 years, with each tool engineered for professionals and designed to last.
Conclusion
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