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These wrought iron pliers are used to pull out posts. In hop cultivation, this tool is used in combination with a lever to pull the stakes out of the ground every year. To be distinguished from the stone cutter's scissors. See also this associated tool. [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/1020?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/1019?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/1040?lang=nl>

In a petrol engine, springs keep the valves closed. If you want to work on those valves, you have to keep the spring compressed. To have the hands free, one uses valve spring pliers. Her jaws are forked to fit on the stem of the valve. The mouth opens when you press on the arms. In some models, the jaws always remain parallel to each other. A rack and hook prevent it from closing. Valve spring pliers are to be distinguised from battery clamp pliers. [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/257?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/255?lang=nl>

Negatives and prints of photos can be easily grasped with these print tongs. It consists of a U-shape that is squeezed shut. Sometimes both arms are also linked halfway by a hinge and a spring keeps the tool open. It is very similar to pancake tongs. [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/245?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/220?lang=nl>