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Originally developed as a blacksmiths tool, patented in 1899 Canada under CA64246A by Vernon Graham
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can adjust to a number of sizes without the distance in the handle growing wider. These pliers often have long handles—commonly 240 to 300 mm (9.5 to 12 inches) long—for increased leverage. The weight of the tool can also vary, depending on the material used.
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They have serrated jaws generally set 45 to 60 degrees from the handles. The lower jaw can be moved to a number of positions by sliding along a tracking section under the upper jaw. An advantage of this design is that the
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842:Categories
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254:References
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592:Mitre box
517:Fish tape
492:Cat's paw
444:Workbench
333:CA 64246A
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771:Cleaning
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