 | Miniature, 3 inch
These are just 3 inches long. OK for occasional use, good if have a 'buying bag' of equipment and need to keep the bulk and weight to a minimum, nice to use if you have exceptionally small hands. Some people like this size because they think small items of jewellery require tiny tools - that's not necessarily so
but these are very popular.
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 | Large / best, 5 to 6.5 inches
These are the best quality jewellers pliers and cutters, but they ARE designed specifically for jewllery and craft work, not for general DIY. |
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 | Specialist Pliers / Cutters / Holders
There are now many and wondrous 'gadgets' in the form of pliers and cutters: for holding rings, closing jump rings, turning wire (e.g. to make ear-wires) etc etc.
You will find pliers and cutters for watch straps and spring lugs under WATCH TOOLS. |
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