Pliers Soft Grip (Updated)

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As many poeple do, I tighten or loosen objects with my pliers. There are times when I don't want the object to show marks from the pliers grip or "teeth". To soften the pliers grip, I have custom designed removal soft grips that fit over the pliers jaw. I understand that you can buy pliers with soft grips fitted to the jaw. Here is a way to add that functionality to an existing plier. The pliers grip needs to be flex and be soft, so I chose and recommend to print the grip in TPU filament. My print is made in TPU 1.75mm Aurarum black filament, with 0.2mm layer height and 100% infill on a PRUSA I3 MK3S printer. No printing rafts supports required. I hope you can find this print useful, too. Remember to leave me some feedback or even a tip to keep me enthused to make more of these drawings. Update 25/08/2021 In response to a request, I have included a second version of the soft pliers grip. The second version suits a pair of pliers without the curved jaw.