Fence Pliers

Fence Pliers

We know what Life Out Here is like. One minute, you’re enclosing a garden to keep rabbits, deer and other pests out of your vegetables. The next, you’re containing livestock such as chickens or ducks, helping protect them from predators. For both projects and an array of others, you’ll need wire fencing and the right hand tools. You’re in luck — at Tractor Supply, we offer a wide range of fence pliers and other equipment for the install.

Your Wire Fence, Built the Way You Want

Fence pliers let you cut, bend, loop, tie and tension wire while building or fixing fencing. As all-in-one tools, they can help you save time and work smart during a project, making it so that you shouldn’t have to swap cutters, stretchers, crimpers and twisters.

Handy Features to Help You Get the Job Done

A useful pair of pliers for fencing should have:

• Side cutters to slice through both low-tensile wire and tougher high-tensile electric fencing
• Insulation to help protect you from shocks
• Serrated jaws or a V-slot in each jaw, plus parallel action for a better grip on slippery wire
• HRC 62 or higher hardness for durability and to keep a sharp edge for more reliable snips
• Compound lever action to multiply force, so you can twist and loop wire more effectively
• Dedicated holes for wire-stripping
• A hammer head to help drive nails, staples or other fencing hardware into wood or metal fence posts

Frequently Asked Questions About Fence Pliers

How do I use my fence pliers to cut wire, make loops and finish off higher-tension connections?

To cut, open the pliers, put a piece of wire between the side cutters and squeeze the plier handle until the wire is cut, releasing the handle afterward.

To make a loop, start by running one end of a straight piece of wire through a hole in the fence post. Then, open the pliers and clamp the end of the wire in the gripping jaws, twisting the pliers away from the straight piece of wire and applying as much tension as you want. Keep twisting until the wire wraps around the pliers to make a loop. Now, twist the pliers in the opposite direction, holding the loop to stop it from unwinding. Then, remove the pliers. To finish the connection, loop any extra wire back on itself.

How do I use fencing pliers to help install wire T-post clips?

They’re for finishing the ends of a wire. First, connect a clip: hook it around the wire and bring it around the back of the post, pulling its open end over the top of the wire. Then, using a tool such as a screwdriver, twist the clip underneath the wire. Now, use the pliers to close the loop ends.

How do I maintain my fence pliers?

Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations. Usually, that means cleaning them after each use and checking everything from the pivot point to the cutting edges for damage regularly. You can also lubricate them to help them open and close more smoothly.

Shop Fence Pliers at Tractor Supply

Raising a fence the right way calls for pliers that can do the wire work you want. Find a pair you can depend on for your work-in-progress: visit your local Tractor Supply store today or browse our selection online today.