Simple Loop aka Unwrapped Wire Loop

Selecting Round-Nosed Pliers

round-nosed pliers

Tammy Powley

They should fit well in your hands. If they are too large or too small, they will not be very comfortable to work with.

Try to get a pair with a spring in the handle (like the pair pictured). The spring will save your hands from extra work.

Look for a pair with a nicely tappered nose. Sometimes I've seen low-end (as in cheapo) round-nosed pliers with a nose that's very thick in diameter. This means you can't make small loops when you need too, and they are generally bulky and not very comfortable to use.

• Introduction
• Loops and Round-Nosed Pliers
• Selecting Round-Nosed Pliers
• First Loop Making Technique - Step 1
• First Loop Making Technique - Step 2
• First Loop Making Technique - Step 3
• Alternative Loop Making Technique - Step 1
• Alternative Loop Making Technique - Step 2
• Alternative Loop Making Technique - Step 3
• Finished Alternative Wire Loop Method