Metal Earth 3-Piece Tool Set - Clipper - Flat Nose Pliers - Needle Nose Pliers

Good Product

Good product and good value.

This is my first review - but I'll try to make it quick and straight forward.This set runs a little over $10, yea? Lets keep this in mind.I stumbled across metal earth and quickly fell in love! This is frankly a decent starters kit. I actually use these the majority of the time far into my 20+ somethingish models.With that said - yea those other reviews that claim the tools aren't 100% accurately aligned. If you purchase any other set in this price range - well it makes this set look great. Seriously I know. I'll be posting a review in the near future of what didn't work. So in my mind and rationalization this is a small concern especially compartiviely speaking.I'd recommend these to any metal earth fans just starting out. The set i received was pretty well aligned, although there were some gaps visible when held to a light. BUT this did NOT prove problematic.For its price - go for it. You'll most likely spend more on hobby pliers piecing a set like this individually. Also if you can pull of the bonus comment then you'll see even at a 20 price range still a great deal.BONUS COMMENT: if you feel the alignment of the pliers unbearable for some reason… Grab a handheld rotary tool (a.k.a. A Dremel or if you're on a budget some sort of knock & chorded Will most likely be cheaper. Also there's two different thoughts of battery verse power cord whatever floats your boat). Anyways yeah use that tool carefully on a level surface – with the proper protection and what not – To manipulate the pliers to close tighter… Or even sharpen the litter cutter tool. And that's just if your picky like me.

Like most others, I purchased this to put 3D metal models together. The precision side cutter is a must to remove pieces from the sheets, and the snub nose pliers is excellent for bending smaller pieces as well as aligning pieces that might have got a bent when they weren't supposed to.The needle nose lacks a lot to be desired. I was actually expecting something with a smaller nose, given how small the pieces are that I'm working with. I'm actually still using a smaller needle nose that I had on hand, but that pliers doesn't work for longer bends. This needle nose doesn't work for that either because the edges aren't straight. Plus, you have to exert a lot of pressure on the pliers for it to keep its hold. I'm honestly not sure what good this needle nose pliers even is, and I've already ordered a replacement jewelers needle nose because of how important this tool is.That said, I give the set 5 stars because it is a good value. Two of the three tools are great, and that was worth the money I spent.

I just started the hobby of metal working. I went to harbor freight to get the tools I thought would work. Fail on my part. My attention was directed to this set.Night and day difference!They cut perfectly. They're not flimsy. They get into tight spaces.I cannot believe how well they work. Do yourself a favor and get them. You won't be disappointed.

I bought these tools hoping they would help me with putting the metal earth models together easier. I love these they work great for the metal earth models. I have used other brand of tools which worked but not as good as these do. I especially like the metal cutter it cuts really nice and gets in the small spaces easily. Each tool is comfortable and easy to use. I have made a couple models with these tools and wish I had gotten them sooner because it has made it so much easier.

Definitely helpful with the metal art

The quality of these tools is reflected in the price. I've had them for years, and after getting back into Metal Earth projects recently, I realized what an annoyance they actually are. The jaws of the needle nose pliers aren't ground flat, so there is a significant gap at the end of the jaws when the pliers are closed. Also, the jaws aren't rigid enough to bend or twist tabs if you grab the tabs in the tips of the jaws. The jaws will flex rather than bend the tab. The ends of the clippers are ground unevenly so that one jaw comes to a point while the other side has a large flat at the top, making it hard to insert into some sheets to clip the parts free. Also, the two halves of the clippers do not meet parallel, so there is a gap between the two cutting surfaces at the tip. The best made tool (and least used) is the pair of square jaw pliers. I don't expect that every set will have the same problems my set has--these problems are quality control problems, rather than design problems. But I should have returned these when I first got them. Your money is better spent elsewhere on better quality tools. Metal Earth has just released a new set (two tools only), which looks to be much nicer, though I haven't bought them yet.