The Army Painter TL5032 Pliers
- Cutting Width: 0.4 inches
- Material Type: Stainless Steel Plastic
- Grip Type: Ergonomic
- Handle Material: Stainless Steel,Plastic,Resin
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ASIN: B07QPBTNLKModel: TL5032Category: Pliers
Overview
The Army Painter TL5032 is a lightweight plier at 109 grams, built with a mix of stainless steel, plastic and resin in its handle.
The Army Painter brand is best known for hobby and miniature painting supplies, which lines up with this plier's light weight and mixed material handle rather than a heavy duty trade tool build. Amazon files it under Tools > Pliers, consistent with the title.
- 109 gram lightweight build
- Stainless steel, plastic and resin handle
- The Army Painter brand
Who it's for
Hobbyists working on miniatures or small models who want a light plier sized for detail work rather than general household or trade use. Not the pick for anyone needing a heavy duty plier rated for thick wire or metal.
Pros and cons
- Light 109 gram build for detail work
- Fits The Army Painter's hobby tool lineup
- Mixed material handle less rugged than solid metal
- No description confirms jaw shape or cutting ability
Performance notes
At just 109 grams, this plier is built for fine control rather than force, which fits detail oriented hobby tasks like clipping small parts or handling miniatures. The mixed stainless steel, plastic and resin handle points to a lighter duty build than an all metal trade plier.
Specifications
| Brand | The Army Painter |
|---|---|
| Model | TL5032 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cutting Width | 0.4 incheslower than 73% of 198 pliers |
| Item Weight | 0.24 poundslower than 81% of 253 pliers |
| Item Dimensions L X W | 9.1 × 3.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel Plastic |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel,Plastic,Resin |
| Color | Orange, Black And Silver |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Paint |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Cutting |
| Item Type Name | Board Game |
Closest rivals on specs
KNIPEX 46 11 A1 Circlip Pliers- Item Weight 0.24 vs 0.2 pounds (+20%)
KNIPEX 82 01 150 Pliers- Item Weight 0.24 vs 0.29 pounds (-17%)
- Cutting Width 0.4 vs 0.6 inches (-33%)
Frequently asked questions
Is the Army Painter TL5032 suited for heavy duty work?
Not based on the data here. At 109 grams with a mixed material handle, it reads as a lighter, hobby oriented plier rather than a heavy duty trade tool.
What is the handle made from?
A mix of stainless steel, plastic and resin.