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8a. Raise pincers back to front: where does one get those from? (8) I think the word 'pliers' features somehow but am struggling
I have: ?U?T?I?R although i suspect the T is wrong.
2d Welshman holding cask does not reveal content (7)
I have: R???N?S I take it that the Welshman is Rees and thought the answer may be Retunes but can't parse it.

8 Supplier

Pliers with S moved + up

2 Repines

Rees (Welshman) + Pin (Cask)

Pin

BRIT.historical
a half-firkin cask for beer.

Many thanks mamya.
Have now finished it at last.

you are welcome