Review on Metal Earth Set: Clipper, Flat Nose Pliers, Needle Nose Pliers - 3 Essential Tools by David Jennings

These tools work but they have serious design flaws that prevent me from giving a higher rating. into holes. The pliers are flat rather than ribbed, minimizing damage to delicate shiny surfaces. Cons: Due to the way pliers are made, they can't hold parts! The edges of the pliers are higher than the middle. Basically, a layer on a pair of tongs looks like a valley with mountains on either side. This will prevent the tongs from closing fully or even close enough to hold the sheet metal. This reduces the actual contact area with larger parts, allowing them to twist or turn, even with a relatively strong grip. If you're a complete novice with no tools, this can be a good starter kit, but be aware that in addition to the learning curve of building a model, you'll also be dealing with frustrating hardware that's unsuitable for the task.