Which two tools are used for cotter pins?

Which two tools are used for cotter pins?

• A. Cotter Pin Extractor Flat End and Cotter Pin Extractor Pointed End
• B. Safety Wire Pliers and Tensimeter
• C. Depth Gauge and Long Nose Pliers
• D. Chisel and Locking Pliers

Answer: (A)

Cotter pins are designed to be removed with dedicated tools that can grab or hook the pin without bending it. The two cotter pin extractors—the one with a flat end and the one with a pointed end—are built for this job. The flat-end extractor slides under the cotter pin head to grab the legs and pull it free, while the pointed-end extractor is useful in tighter spaces or when you need to hook into a leg from a different angle. Other listed tools serve different tasks: safety wire pliers secure wire, a tensimeter isn’t related to cotter pins, a depth gauge measures depth, long-nose pliers can grip small parts but aren’t specialized for cotter-pin removal and may damage the pin or hole, and a chisel with locking pliers is for cutting/shaping or holding—not removing cotter pins.

Cotter pins are designed to be removed with dedicated tools that can grab or hook the pin without bending it. The two cotter pin extractors—the one with a flat end and the one with a pointed end—are built for this job. The flat-end extractor slides under the cotter pin head to grab the legs and pull it free, while the pointed-end extractor is useful in tighter spaces or when you need to hook into a leg from a different angle. Other listed tools serve different tasks: safety wire pliers secure wire, a tensimeter isn’t related to cotter pins, a depth gauge measures depth, long-nose pliers can grip small parts but aren’t specialized for cotter-pin removal and may damage the pin or hole, and a chisel with locking pliers is for cutting/shaping or holding—not removing cotter pins.