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Soft Jaw Pliers - Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers
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SKU: 100015335
Overview
Built for careful gunsmithing tasks, these long nose slip joint pliers are intended to help reduce marring during inspections, cleaning, polishing, and parts installation. The soft jaws are secured with a small Phillips head screw, making them easy to replace if they become damaged. Best Way Tools includes 2 replacement jaws with model 95680, adding a practical spare for ongoing shop use.
Why Hunters Choose the Best Way Tools
Soft Jaws
Help reduce marring during gunsmith
Useful Inspections,
Cleaning, polishing, and parts installation
Replaceable Jaws
A small Phillips head screw
Includes Two
Replacement jaws for added serviceability
Long Nose
Slip joint design suits detailed
Key Features
- Soft jaws help prevent marring during gunsmith work.
- Suitable for inspections, cleaning, polishing, and parts installation.
- Long nose slip joint pliers design for detailed work.
- Soft jaws are secured with a small Phillips head screw.
- Jaws are replaceable if damaged.
- Includes 2 replacement jaws.
Best Used For
- Gunsmiths needing reduced marring during inspections, cleaning, polishing, or parts installation
- Users working on finished firearm surfaces where soft jaws help limit tool marks
- Shop owners wanting replaceable jaw inserts for routine maintenance tasks
- Detail-oriented hobbyists handling careful firearm assembly and disassembly
Specifications
| Fastener Type | Small phillips head screw |
|---|---|
| Jaw Type | Soft Jaw |
| Model | 95680 |
| Pliers Type | Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers |
| Replacement Jaws Included | 2 |
Pros
- Soft jaws help reduce marring during gunsmith work and handling.
- Useful for inspections, cleaning, polishing, and parts installation tasks.
- Replaceable jaws are secured with a small Phillips head screw.
- Includes two replacement jaws for added serviceability.
- Long nose slip joint design suits detailed shop work.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Designed for gunsmith work and careful parts handling, so they are more specialized than general-purpose pliers.
- The soft jaws are replaceable, but they are secured with a small Phillips head screw, which adds a maintenance step if the jaws need changing.
- The product includes 2 replacement jaws, so additional replacements would need to be sourced separately if the originals wear out.
Suggested Comparisons
- Gunsmithing pliers
- Bench maintenance tools
- Cleaning and inspection tools
- Parts installation tools
Suggested Accessories
- Replacement jaws
- Gunsmithing mat
- Cleaning supplies
- Small parts tray
Frequently Asked Questions
What are these soft jaw pliers intended for?
They are intended for gunsmith work where you want to help prevent marring during inspections, cleaning, polishing, or parts installation.
Are the soft jaws replaceable if they wear or get damaged?
Yes. The soft jaws are held in place by a small Phillips head screw and are described as easily replaceable if damaged.
Does this product include replacement jaws?
Yes. The listed specification says model 95680 includes 2 replacement jaws.
Who makes these pliers?
The manufacturer listed is Best Way Tools.
Can I use these for general shop work as well as gunsmithing?
The source data specifically describes them for gunsmith work, including inspections, cleaning, polishing, and parts installation. It does not provide additional use cases beyond that.