41. Squeeze the open ends of S-hooks shut with a pair of pliers or enclose them in plastic sleeves to prevent snagging clothing. 42. On June 24, Santos followed her home in the middle of the afternoon and threatened her with a pair of pliers , investigators said. 43. Next, grip the screw with a pair of pliers and heat it over the flame of a propane torch until it is deep blue. 44. When my date's brother took a pair of pliers and changed the station, I sort of knew that our relationship was doomed. 45. You can then lift the diverter valve out by using a pair of pliers to grab the stem that sticks up and lift it out. 46. Set this aside, along with the packing under it, then unscrew the stem itself by turning it counterclockwise with a pair of pliers . 47. He has developed some significant problems with his teeth and has been pulling his own teeth with a pair of pliers when he has problems. 48. He was later rehired at Luis Alvarez's urging, but melted an expensive pair of pliers while welding, and was fired again. 49. With a pair of pliers make a small bend ( about a quarter inch ) in the end of a wire hanger or other thick wire. 50. Our nutcracker was one of those 1950s models that resembled a pair of pliers and had a set of sharp implements that looked like dentistry tools.