How do edge cutting and carpentry tongs work?
| Both end tongs and carpenter's tongs consist of two arms working in opposite directions, like scissors, around a central axis. The force applied to the handles by bringing them closer is multiplied several times by the pivot point or fulcrum and directed through the jaws. This allows you to use a lot more leverage than with your bare hands. | |
| Dual pivot pliers allow you to use even more leverage as they work together to enhance your cutting ability. The first pivot point acts as a lever on the second one, increasing the force applied to the jaws for the same effort. |
 | The jaws of the end pliers are very sharp. Quality blades will connect to each other without gaps, providing sufficient cutting power. And because the heads are nearly flat, you can cut flush with the surface of the workpiece. |
 | The jaws are also designed to work as clamps, holding pieces of wire in place so you can twist them. |
 | Because the head of the carpenter's tongs is rounded, you can use it as a fulcrum by rolling it to pull out the nails. |
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