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Posted on 2/9/19 at 3:53 pm to soccerfüt
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Knipex for the win.
I prefer NWS for most electrical pliers but Knipex for mechanical pliers. The very first ones in the picture are the pliers wrench* which I absolutely love, those have the dipped handles but I prefer the multi-component handles. The automatic wire stripper (7 from the left on the bottom) is by far my favorite wire stripper. It is their middle-quality one but the ~$35 one is also excellent.
I never knew how much better a good set of pliers could be until I owned them.
* the pliers wrench has smooth jaws just like a wrench and they open and close parallel to each other. The work similar to an adjustable wrench but clamp down much tighter on the bolt faces. They are also very useful for non-ferrous nuts as well as plastic/pvc nuts due to the lower potential for marring. They are simply a brilliant idea.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 4:13 pm to Tear It Up
quote:I've seen a few Snap On tools in pawn shops and they were ridiculously expensive. Like $100 for a set of 10 wrenches.
Also check pawn shops and eBay for used Snap On tools.
frick that.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 4:21 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
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S & K
quote:WTF? This shite gold plated?
18 Piece 3/8" Drive 6 Pt Std and Deep SAE Socket Set
Special Price $228.01
Posted on 2/9/19 at 4:23 pm to bhtigerfan
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I've seen a few Snap On tools in pawn shops and they were ridiculously expensive. Like $100 for a set of 10 wrenches.
Not a bad price if they are in decent shape considering list price is $509.
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Posted on 2/9/19 at 4:26 pm to Obtuse1
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Knipex
Outstanding, unique tools. Knipex and Grip-On locking pliers are both fantastic.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 4:30 pm to Manlaw35
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Kobalt has worked fine for me. Like stated before Craftsman is not what it use to be. Husky I have no clue about.
This. We’re not professional handymen or carpenters. Kobalt is perfect for the occasional DIY project.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 5:12 pm to jdd48
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Grip-On locking pliers
Grip-On (made in Spain and also rebranded as Snap-on and Proto in the US) are indeed excellent locking pliers however my new favorite (breaking my general no China rule) is the Milwaukee Torque Lock. The ability to tighten them up after locking them on is unique and AWESOME. I remember when they first came out many people viewing the blog entries would crap on the idea, I have found it very useful.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:05 pm to GeauxLSU25
The original manufacturer of Craftsman now makes Rigid
Kobalt is made by SnapOn
Kobalt is made by SnapOn
Posted on 2/9/19 at 7:23 pm to GO TIGERS GO
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Kobalt is made by SnapOn
Not exactly.
Very early Kobalt was made by Williams (Snap-on) those were phased out around 2002 or 2003. They were then made by Dahaner (Matco) until around 2010. Since then they have been made by JS Products mainly in Taiwan and China.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 8:27 pm to Obtuse1
Don't discount Klein Journeyman pliers. They're some of my favorite to use, and I've got a lot
Eta: And also their t-handle allen wrenches
Eta: And also their t-handle allen wrenches
This post was edited on 2/9/19 at 8:29 pm
Posted on 2/9/19 at 8:59 pm to PipelineBaw
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Honestly though between those 3 brands you wont see much of a difference. Good for homeowners but if you plan on putting the tools to work you need to go up a level with brands
What is up level brands? Snap On?
Posted on 2/9/19 at 10:00 pm to Hammertime
Wiha is also a good investment, think they are often a better value than Knipex. I have Klein, Wiha, Proto, and Channellock in my electrical, plumbing, and general purpose tool bags. My mechanics chest loaded with USA-made Stanley, Craftsman, Proto, Mac, and others. I dug around in the bins of several pawnshops for years to fill up the socket organizers, a bath in evaporust and a scotch pad buffing cleans the rusty ones up just fine.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 10:17 pm to Clames
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Wiha is also a good investment, think they are often a better value than Knipex.
They are often cheaper than NWS and Knipex since all their current pliers are made in Vietnam. The only Wiha I will buy now is their precision screwdrivers in medium sizes for the really small ones I prefer Bergeon with replaceable tips.
Posted on 2/9/19 at 10:22 pm to GeauxLSU25
My job let me order tools once.
Once.
I hit them up hard AF with Snap-on, klein, knipex.
I’m the reason we now have a approved vendor list and those vendors only carry certain brands lol.
Once.
I hit them up hard AF with Snap-on, klein, knipex.
I’m the reason we now have a approved vendor list and those vendors only carry certain brands lol.
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