A brief history of concrete cutters and pliers
| The origins of the concrete cutter's wire cutters and pliers can be traced back to the late 19th century, shortly after reinforced concrete construction methods were used. . | |
| Although there were some earlier buildings, such as the world's first iron-framed building, the Shrewsbury Linen Mill built in 1797, which used metal in its construction, and later buildings were made of reinforced concrete, they did not use twisted steel rods, tied together to provide concrete reinforcement. |
 | Englishman Ernest L. Ransom was the first to use this technique when he designed two bridges in San Francisco in 1886. Composite, which uses twisted steel bars, has since been used in many buildings and structures and is probably best known for its use in construction. skyscrapers. |
 | When steel rebar was first twisted and tied together as reinforcement for concrete, tools such as pliers and end-cutting pliers were used to twist and cut the wire that held the rebar together. |
 | As the use of reinforced concrete increased and the practice of tying rebar increased, these tools were adapted to make the job of twisting and cutting wire quicker and easier, so wire cutters and wire cutters were developed. |
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