I started banding birds back in 2005 and soon after was asked if I could repair some old MacDonald pliers with a broken pin. After that I really wanted to start fabricating my own pliers and in 2018 I finally was able to purchase the tools to start making my own. When I started my consulting business full time in 2020, I was able to build a 2000 square foot shop and in 2023 I added a CNC mill and lathe to expand and refine the process of making the banding pliers. I am still working on updating some of the old designs to the new equipment and working on expanding the locking band pliers to other band sizes. If there is anything you need do not hesitate to reach out.
All my pliers are tested on actual bands before I send them out to ensure that bands do not stick or bind in the holes and that they close completely. If you are not satisfied in any way after receiving the pliers, just send them back and I will refund your money 100%.
In an attempt to keep the prices as low as possible I don’t have a checkout system on the website. If you would like to order pliers, please email me at jmartin@m-tech-design.com with the type and quantity of pliers you would like along with the address that you would like the pliers sent to. The prices of the pliers are shown below. In addition to the listed price I will add the actual shipping cost to the order, usually between $4.50-$6 for a single pair depending on where you are located. I will also add NY sales tax for in state sales unless you have a tax exemption certificate you can send me.
0A/1B Banding Pliers – $80
These are styled after MacDonald’s design. The 0A hole will crimp 0A, 0, and 1 sized bands, and the 1B hole will crimp 1B and 1A sized bands.
1B Banding Pliers – $80
These are styled after MacDonald’s design and have a larger diameter spreading pin than the 0A/1B pliers. The 1B hole will crimp 1B and 1A sized bands.
1P Banding Pliers – $80
These pliers are specially designed to crimp Plover bands without crushing them.
2/3 Banding Pliers – $80
These are styled after MacDonald’s design.
3B Banding Pliers – $80
The 3B hole will crimp 3B and 3A sized bands.
#4 Banding Pliers – $85
#5 Banding Pliers – $85
#6 Banding Pliers – $85
7A Banding Pliers – $90
Pictured is an slightly older design which will be updated with the next batch of pliers produced.
7B Butt Band Pliers – $90
Pictured is the 7B locking band pliers, the 7B butt end pliers will look similar with the exception of the locking band features, closer to the 7A pliers.
7B Locking Band Pliers – $125
These pliers are designed to close locking bands and then crimp the tab over in a three step process. They were developed in collaboration with the Braddock Bay Raptor Research banders to close locking bands for Red-Tailed Hawks.
#8 Butt Band Pliers – $125
The “pins” on these pliers were an idea to make the pliers as strong as possible. I have had issues in the past with the handles of the pliers bending if I remove too much material from them. If you would like a more traditional set of pins e-mail me and we can work together to meet your needs.
Pin Repairs – $45
Send me your old banding pliers that have broken pins and I will replace the pins and clean up the pliers.