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Lap setting - An adjustment on snips that determines how close the tips come together or cross over
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Locking bar clamp - an adjustable, vise-type clamp with a jaw that slides along a steel bar to extend clamping capabilities. Can be locked onto a work piece, leaving both hands free for work.
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Locking C-clamp - an adjustable, vise-type C-clamp that can be locked onto a work piece, leaving both hands free for work.
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Locking chain clamp - an adjustable, vise-type chain clamp that can be locked around an odd-shaped or circular workpiece, leaving both hands free for work.
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Locking hold-down clamp - adjustable, vise-type clamp designed to screw securely into a pre-drilled hole on a drill table or workbench, holding a work piece securely to the work surface.
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Locking panel clamp - adjustable, vise-type tool used in the clamping and alignment of auto body panels. The bottom jaw slides in a straight-line motion.
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Locking pinch-off tool - adjustable, vise-type tool that can be locked onto a work piece, specifically a piece of tubing to stop the flow of fluid or gas.
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Locking pliers - adjustable, vise-type pliers that can be locked onto a workpiece, leaving both hands free for work. This versatile tool can be used as pliers, a pipe wrench, an adjustable wrench, wire cutters, a ratchet, or a clamp. Locking pliers are available in various sizes and shapes. Some locking pliers come equipped with a mechanism that allows one-handed release of the locking mechanism; others require two hands to disengage. In addition, many locking pliers provide a wire-cutting function.
See:
Locking Tools,
Locking Pliers
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Locking wrench - one of the most versatile tools available. The jaws of a locking wrench can be locked in a holding position that exerts pressure up to one ton. A locking wrench can also be used as a hand vise, holding clamp, pipe wrench, and hand vise pliers.
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Long (ship) bit - an auger bit ranging in size from 12" to 30".
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