Studio view of the DeWalt 7-inch linesman pliers featuring black and silver steel jaws and bright yellow dipped handles, displayed in a slightly open position.
Angled perspective of the open pliers highlighting the flat gripping nose, the side cutting blades, and the ergonomic yellow rubber handles.
Retail packaging view of the DeWalt 7-inch linesman pliers on a yellow hanging card, emphasizing features such as Grip Armor technology and chrome vanadium steel construction.
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Studio view of the DeWalt 7-inch linesman pliers featuring black and silver steel jaws and bright yellow dipped handles, displayed in a slightly open position.
Angled perspective of the open pliers highlighting the flat gripping nose, the side cutting blades, and the ergonomic yellow rubber handles.
Retail packaging view of the DeWalt 7-inch linesman pliers on a yellow hanging card, emphasizing features such as Grip Armor technology and chrome vanadium steel construction.
Get these in hand or get left behind promotional video
DEWALT

DeWalt Linesman Pliers DWHT70796 7 Inch Chrome Vanadium Steel Hand Tool 1 Inch Jaw Capacity Anti Tear Grip For Twisting Electrical Wire Cable Snips

Only 2 left
SKU: DWHT70796
$14.50 USD

Description

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High-Tensile Chrome Vanadium Linesman Pliers with Anti-Tear Grips for Heavy-Duty Structural Wire Twisting

The DeWalt DWHT70796 7-Inch Linesman Pliers deliver a commercial-grade electrical rough-in and maintenance solution engineered to execute rapid wire twisting, structural cable pulling, and clean conductor shearing. Forged from high-strength Chrome Vanadium steel, this heavy-duty hand tool features precision-machined jaws with an aggressive tooth layout that secures a vice-like grip on multi-strand conductors without slipping. The compact 7-inch chassis balances optimal mechanical leverage with narrow-profile maneuverability, allowing electrical contractors to operate cleanly inside deep electrical junction boxes. Integrated side-cutting edges are induction hardened to preserve sharpness, while the double-dipped handles feature a proprietary anti-tear polymer lining to prevent surface peeling and satisfy all ANSI standards.

Best Used For:

  • Multi-Conductor Wire Twisting: Splicing and binding together multiple solid-core copper electrical wires before capping with wire connectors.
  • Commercial Cable Pulling: Gripping and guiding heavy-gauge structural cabling or metallic armored conduit runs through standard metal stud bays.
  • Hardware Component Gripping: Securely holding, twisting, and adjusting small nuts, bolts, and threaded fasteners close to flat mounting plates.

Key Performance & Safety Features

  • Chrome Vanadium Steel Matrix: Premium forged alloy structural body offers exceptional wear resistance and shields the tool against edge deformation.
  • Precision Machined Jaws: Aggressive milled tooth indexing ensures high torque transfer during demanding material manipulation tasks.
  • Anti-Tear Dipped Handles: Advanced polymer coating protects the handle assembly from jobsite abrasions, chemical exposure, and typical peeling.
  • Integrated Side Cutters: Sharpened cutting edges bite smoothly through industrial cables and copper conductors with minimal user arm strain.
  • ANSI Certified Performance: Engineered to meet or exceed American National Standards Institute metrics for structural strength and industrial reliability.

What's Included

  • (1) DeWalt 7 in. Linesman Pliers (DWHT70796)

Technical Specifications

Brand DeWalt
Model Number DWHT70796
Tool Type Linesman Pliers / Side Cutters
Overall Length 7 in.
Core Chassis Material Forged Chrome Vanadium (Cr-V) Steel
Handle Length 4.5 in.
Maximum Jaw Capacity 1 in.
Jaw Tip Dimension 0.125 in.
Handle Construction Double-Dipped Rubber / Anti-Tear Grip
Tool Net Weight 0.65 lbs
Color Profiling Yellow / Black
Engineering Certification ANSI Certified

Pro-Tip: When splicing multi-strand architectural conductors, keep the wire tips flush with the end of the linesman jaws before initiating your twist. This spacing keeps the mechanical wraps tight and symmetrical, producing low-resistance junctions that seat smoothly inside wire caps.