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Articulated hand tools

Locking pliers

Locking pliers: Clamps or grips a workpiece with a locking action. Accepted recognition cues: locking linkage and handle release lever and adjustment screw.

An original black line illustration showing locking linkage and handle release lever and adjustment screw; no brand or scale claim.
An original black line illustration showing locking linkage and handle release lever and adjustment screw; no brand or scale claim.
Primary use
Clamps or grips a workpiece with a locking action.
Recognition cues
locking linkage; handle release lever and adjustment screw
Evidence
Strong entry-level support
Scope
Supported for the entry-level series
Practice status
Eligible for the released text-question format.

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