Needle Nose
Home Depot item: Milwaukee 8 in. Long Needle Nose Pliers (Model 48-22-6101, Internet #205652215)
About $22.97 at Home Depot
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Why it's on the list
This tool is essential and will be used frequently. I do not recommend starting without it.
From Home Depot
The Milwaukee 8 in. Long Nose Pliers feature a 2 in. gripping nose for pulling wire and material through rough-in holes and other tight spaces. The pliers head features integrated reaming ridges (patent pending) for removing burrs from the inside of smooth pipe as well as an integrated wire cutter. For added functionality, the Milwaukee Long Nose Pliers feature an integrated fish tape puller. Milwaukee pliers feature over-molded comfort grips, which will not peel under jobsite conditions. All Milwaukee pliers are forged for strength and feature rust protection for long life.
- 2 in. gripping nose reaming head design -up to 1 in.
- Comfort grips will not peel or dig into hands
- On-board fish tape puller
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Long-nosed pliers for reaching tight spaces. Common uses include gripping small objects, bending wire, and electrical work. Specialized uses: retrieving dropped items, forming wire loops, and jewelry-type repairs.