For this week’s #tooltalktuesday we are discussing why you need parallel pliers in your life....

For this week’s #tooltalktuesday we are discussing why you need parallel pliers in your life. Thank you @moonlightmileartisan for sharing yours -“They help to straighten things when they are bent or curled up. As with many tools you should run a super fine sandpaper over it to get rid of rough edges. If I am really worried about marring metal, I will put tape on the insides! When I get my bezels ready to solder, the parallel pliers help to keep the edges flush so they will solder properly.” Would love to hear how you use yours or any other tips. We would also love for you to tell us where you are from and tag the store you bought yours (if you have one 😄) I’ll start, I’m in Rhode Island, US and I regularly use mine to close jump rings and ring shanks bought mine @riogrande 😆 #metalsmith #metalsmithsociety #jewelrymakingtools #jewelrymakingtips #jewelrycommunity