Face Cap Pliers
#FCP042c By Gator Tools Co.
This tool is ideal for those times when you need to work on a lock and do not have a replacement facecap, this tool make it easy remove and replace the same facecap. It pinches up small portions of the cap without tearing the metal, then the same tool will roll the metal back in place.
This tool is fully adjustable to accommodate most any size of face caps from the very thin, to the larger older style. The tool quickly removes face caps requiring a minimum amount of adjusting to reinstall the same face cap back on. Giving your job a professional look after reinstallation of the face cap.
The Gator Tools, Face Cap Pliers #042c is a hearty tool with a durable finish to resist weather. The installed torsion spring helps open the tool, making the tool a breeze to use. The tip is made of specialty hardened material for long wear, but if broken it can be replaced without any hassles. Instructions are easy to follow with graphics to help anyone. This tool is a must for the professional automotive locksmith. Once you are accustomed to the operation and feel of the Face Cap Pliers, the process will be fast and easy.
The Multi-purpose Face Cap Tool, will remove a face cap from the lock housing with very minimal damage and the same face cap can be reused after the repairs have been made to the lock. This tool has a specially designed hardened tip and saddle and is fully adjustable to accommodate most any size of face caps. It requires a minimum amount of adjusting to give a professional look after reinstallation of the face cap. The “Gator Tool” is a Face Cap Tool and it is a hearty tool with a durable finish to resist weather.
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The first operation of the tool is to easily remove the original facecap in good condition so it can be replaced back on the lock. This is accomplished with a specially designed hardened tip and saddle. Once the repairs have been made, the second operation is reinstalling the same facecap back onto the lock housing. This tool is fully adjustable to accommodate most any size of facecaps from the very thin and small to the larger, older models. The tool requires a minimum amount of adjusting to give a professional look after reinstallation of the facecap.
The tip is made of specialty hardened material for long wear, but if broken it can be replaced without any hassles.
You will soon wonder how you ever survived without a pair of the face cap pliers.
What’s NEW & IMPROVED
There are several improvements that will make the tool easier to use. It starts with the handles, they were redesigned to give a smooth easy too grip and uniform pressure. This was on both the cap being removed as well as the comfort when applying pressure, for both removing and reapplying the face cap.
The next big improvement was the shelf for apply the facecap after removal was upgraded, this was enlarged to allow the the facecap to set level and flat when crimping the cap back into position.
The double sided tip was enhanced to give you double the usage before needing to replace it with a new one. The quality of the tip was upgraded to ensure longer life.
We still make these in the USA.
