{"id":143101,"key":"Pliers","title":"Pliers","latest":{"id":1265369,"timestamp":"2026-09-07T06:53:53Z"},"content_model":"wikitext","license":{"url":"https://www.appropedia.org/Appropedia:Copyrights","title":"CC-BY-SA-4.0"},"source":"[[File:GN008 Image Catalogue.jpg|thumb|Catalogue Image of the Pliers]]\n\n{{Project data\n| type = 3D Printed Tools\n| authors = Sam Programmer\n| location = UK\n| status = Prototyped\n| verified-by = Field Ready\n| years = 2019\n| made = Yes\n| tools = 3D Printer\n| cost = USD4.22\n}}Pliers is a 3D printed hand tool designed to hold objects firmly, providing a basic gripping tool that can be fabricated locally rather than sourced commercially. It is intended for general-purpose use wherever a standard pliers tool is needed but unavailable.\n\nThe tool is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament, with a total production time of approximately 50 minutes.\n\n[[File:GN008 Image CAD.jpg|thumb|CAD Image of the Pliers]]\n\n{{Device data|design-files=https://www.appropedia.org/File:GN008_Eng_Dwg.zip|schematics=https://www.appropedia.org/File:GN008_CAD.zip|oshwa-uid=US000187}}\n\n{| class=\"wikitable\"\n! colspan=\"2\" |More Product Information\n|-\n| Author Code\n| GN008\n|-\n| Documentation License\n| CC-BY-4.0\n|-\n| Open Hardware License\n| CERN\n|-\n| OSHWA Certification\n| December 15, 2019\n|-\n| OSHWA UID\n| US000187\n|-\n| Start Date (Development)\n| February 26, 2017\n|-\n| End Date (Development)\n| April 1, 2019\n|-\n| Designer\n| Sam Programmer\n|-\n| Maker\n| Brynmor John\n|-\n| Main Materials\n| ABS Plastic\n|}\n\n== Readiness Levels ==\n\n''Levels are identified based on this reference:'' [[Field Ready Readiness Levels]]\n\n{| class=\"wikitable\"\n! Readiness Criteria\n! Level\n|-\n| Field Readiness\n| 4\n|-\n| Maker Readiness\n| 4\n|-\n| User Readiness\n| 3\n|-\n| Tech Readiness\n| 3\n|-\n| Risk Readiness\n| 5\n|}\n\n== Manuals ==\n\nOpen the file using slicing software and prepare for 3D printing. Use the printing settings below (settings may need adjustment depending on the specific 3D printer brand and filament manufacturer used).\n\n[[File:GN008 Image Use.jpg|thumb|3D Printed Plier being used]]\n\n{| class=\"wikitable\"\n! Setting\n! Value\n|-\n| Layer Height\n| 0.3 mm\n|-\n| Line Width\n| 0.35 mm\n|-\n| Initial Layer Line Width\n| 100%\n|-\n| Wall Thickness\n| 1.05 mm\n|-\n| Top/Bottom Thickness\n| 1.2 mm\n|-\n| Infill Density\n| 99%\n|-\n| Infill Pattern\n| Strong 3D\n|-\n| Printing Temperature\n| 240 °C\n|-\n| Build Plate Temperature\n| 80 °C\n|-\n| Flow\n| 100%\n|-\n| Retraction\n| Enabled, 6.5 mm distance, 25 mm/s speed\n|-\n| Print Speed\n| 60 mm/s\n|-\n| Print Cooling\n| Enabled, 5% fan speed\n|-\n| Support (Upper)\n| Yes — touching buildplate, 60° overhang angle\n|-\n| Support (Lower/Pin)\n| No\n|-\n| Build Plate Adhesion\n| None\n|-\n| Production Time\n| ~50 minutes\n|}\n\n{{Attention\n| title = About the manuals\n| text = Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.\n}}{{Page data\n| part-of = Global Field Ready Portfolio\n| keywords = 3d printed, tools\n| sdg = SDG09 Industry innovation and infrastructure\n| authors = Charles Vincent Barrete\n| organizations = Field Ready\n| license = CC-BY-SA-4.0\n}}"}