2.)  Vertical Tweezer Tip Length Alignment:  With new tips on handles, hold tweezer vertically with the tips on a solid surface (Figure 1).  Apply gentle downward pressure and firmly tighten the screw on the handle with the two oval holes.

3.)  Horizontal Tweezer Tip Alignment:  Close the tweezer and hold the tips between your fingers (Figure 2).  Firmly tighten the screw on the handle with one oval and one round hole.  *U.S. Patent #5899513