I needed to replace (6) hoses on an old John Deere tractor. These are 12 small wire clips in hard-to-reach places. It took me a few hours to remove them with regular pliers. I figured there must be a better way. After a long search I found this tool. Wow, it's not even spreading. I reinstalled all 6 hoses with these pliers in less than 20 minutes! Best twenty bucks I've spent in a long time!