Safety glasses with pliers? A must or overkill?
7/5/2026 9:00:00 AM
#1
SparkySam7
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Hey all, just a quick tip: When you're snipping wire or cutting zip ties with pliers, always wear safety glasses. I had a piece of wire fly up last week and almost got my eye. Not worth the risk! Anyone else had close calls?
7/5/2026 10:14:00 AM
#2
DeWaltDan707
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Great reminder, Sam. I always wear glasses even when just cutting thin stuff. I’ve seen guys lose an eye to a spring or a chunk of metal. PPE is cheap, eyes aren’t.
7/5/2026 12:36:00 PM
#3
BuildItBob819
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I’m with you both. I use my Knipex cutters all day and always have safety glasses on. It’s just habit now. For the new guys, get some anti-fog ones, it makes a huge diff in the heat.
7/5/2026 2:48:00 PM
#4
MasonMark41
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Solid advice. I’ll add: when cutting heavy gauge wire, use diagonal cutters with a guard or at least angle the cut away from your face. And don't forget gloves—pliers can slip and knuckles are tender.
7/5/2026 1:28:00 PM
#5
SparkySam7
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Good point Mark! I had a pair of slip joint pliers close on my hand once cuz I was using them wrong. Leather gloves help a ton. Stay safe out there!
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