New bestest pliers, SO LN47ACF

[Meursault74]

I should clarify that the first pic is in the first position where they should be aligned the best. The grind on the tip slant isn't even, which is hard to get a picture of. I agree these are for heavy duty, just wanted to mention it in case someone was expecting a do everything plier

Not a do everything plier for sure. I recently did some electrical work. Uncurled and re-curled some wire around the screw terminals on some receptacles I was changing. Used my Channellock long nose pliers as the tips are narrow and to a point. These Snap ons would not have been a good choice for that job. Likely could have used them, but I had a better option.

Isn't that why we have these tool boxes filled with various tools? There are subtle differences that we notice and appreciate after using tools for a while.

If I need to grab and reef on something in a narrow opening, these will do a better job than those CL long nose pliers I have though.

 

[Sweetcorn]

Mine showed up last week and I got a chance to use them this weekend. Great so far.

I'm looking forward to getting the smaller set when they become available.

 

[fulee9999]

Mine arrived today, these feel surprisingly stout and precise, my 47ACF wobbles even in the first setting, which is not much of a bother, but I figured the long nose will just aggravate things, but I guessed wrong, these are tight tight tight:



And this is the max amount of slop I can force ( reasonably ):



Can't wait for the tiny brother of this!

 

[134k]

Ordering for the LN46ACF on the Snap On website, is now available. Just ordered a pair. Can't wait.

 

[Meursault74]

Ordering for the LN46ACF on the Snap On website, is now available. Just ordered a pair. Can't wait.

Did you see Doc's video? Did it convince you?

 

[134k]

Did you see Doc's video? Did it convince you?

Ha, why yes! I like that channel. I have been looking for a straight plier version of the Knipex Cobra ES, since I found the narrow nose useful. Most importantly I was looking for something more compact than the 9" that's out now. I think the LN46ACF along side a pair of 7" Pliers wrench, will work good together.

 

[134k]

Welp, my order was cancelled by Snap On. I called and they said it wasn't supposed to be listed on the website yet, and there is no ETA when the LN46ACF's will be released. Oh well.

 

[jimf]

Yep, I had two LN46ACFs in my cart earlier today only to return later and find them removed -- and now no longer available on their site. Hoping they'll be available again soon...

 

[General Geoff]

Ditto, ordered two on Tuesday and got an email a couple hours ago informing me that it was cancelled.

 

[FlaGman]

I got the same cancellation email on the one I ordered. I also ordered some other things to get to the free shipping level-I will be pissed if they charge me shipping because they pulled out the pliers.

 

[dnschmidt]

This is remarkable. Something that has existed since the beginning of time has been re-invented. I normally give Snap-On maximum ****, although I am a SNA stockholder, but I must give them major props for this new pliers design. Hell, I thought only Knipex could come up with something new.

 

[M635_Guy]

The little guys are compelling. I'd be interested to see a comparison of them and the TwinGrip.

 

[Ton ton]

The little guys are compelling. I'd be interested to see a comparison of them and the TwinGrip.

I have the twin grips. I too am interested in a comparison.

 

[4xdog]

My local SO driver finally has a LN47ACF pair for me. I'll meet up with his truck someplace when he's nearby in the coming week. I've had a number of cases where these pliers woulda been quite useful in the several months I've been waiting for him to get ahead of the guys who make money with their tools to the point where as a home-garage guy I felt OK taking one from him.

 

[Buckgnarly]

The little guys are compelling. I'd be interested to see a comparison of them and the TwinGrip.

Why? Two different pliers with two different purposes.

 

[bubinga]

Just got these yesterday, used the **** out of them today working on a crusty *** 2014 Journey. TONS of uses for these! They remind me of the old Cman Pro 2 position needle nose, but WAY more stout and longer.

One pic is 97ACF needle nose next to the LN47ACFs.

Looks like those are three position though correct?
EDIT
yes, 3 position.

 

[bubinga]

I checked with snap on industrial last week after seeing the new slip joint long nose pliers on You Tube. They're not available from them yet, forecasted to be available around June/July through industrial channels. they look very useful to me.

Can just corporations or what have you Mills machine shops etc purchase snap-on industrial or can anyone buy it, like online?

 

[bubinga]

Those are pretty sweet. People on eBay apparently want a hundred bucks a copy for them...

They still do.
$68.25 IIRC at Snap On.

 

[bubinga]

I bought mine when they first came out. My snap on guy sold them to me for just under $50. Best pair of pliers I've used in a long time.

I wish I could get a pair for a little under $50.00

 

[M635_Guy]

They still do.
$68.25 IIRC at Snap On.

...plus their ridiculous shipping. I get that they don't want their website to compete with the truck owners, but...

 

[M635_Guy]

Why? Two different pliers with two different purposes.

I'd be interesting in hearing the two different purposes.

 

[Meursault74]

...plus their ridiculous shipping. I get that they don't want their website to compete with the truck owners, but...

I contacted my local SO guy by email, paid him (price listed on the website plus tax and shipping) with paypal and he shipped me the pliers very reasonably priced. I have no idea if that's a common practice. Seems like a good way to make sales to people not at a shop he makes scheduled stops. If I decide to get the mini me version of these pliers or anything else SO I'll contact him again.

 

[bubinga]

Yes, that's it! Thanks!
Funny how there was never an insane amount of interest here in the SK or Craftsman version when they were available. But as soon as SO makes one, it's the greatest pliers ever LOL
And I knew that someone would know the SK version and then point out all the differences in comparison to SO.
I said "similar"

I looked, it doesn't look like you can even find the SK ones now.

 

[bubinga]

$68.25 now.
Had to raise it some, after all, it's been 3 weeks.

 

[bubinga]

...plus their ridiculous shipping. I get that they don't want their website to compete with the truck owners, but...

Yeah, that's too much for me too. I don't do much mechanics work since I'm retired, I'll get by without them.
I might have tried the SK ones, but I can't find them.
This YouTube video said Amazon had them as low as 15.00 a few years ago.

 

[Buckgnarly]

I'd be interesting in hearing the two different purposes.

So these two pliers do the same thing? They are interchangeable and their performance should be compared? What task would you choose, to compare them equally?

 

[fulee9999]

the Knipex is more for stripped screws and general nut grabbing, the LN47ACF is more of a tight space pulling and yanking type of tool in my experience. You can see the front facing jaws on the Knipex, fairly similar to the vamplier teeth. Also the Knipex is designed for way more lever action, if you compare them.

 

[Ton ton]

the Knipex is more for stripped screws and general nut grabbing, the LN47ACF is more of a tight space pulling and yanking type of tool in my experience. You can see the front facing jaws on the Knipex, fairly similar to the vamplier teeth. Also the Knipex is designed for way more lever action, if you compare them.

Thank you very much for the time you put into the comparison!

 

[M635_Guy]

the Knipex is more for stripped screws and general nut grabbing, the LN47ACF is more of a tight space pulling and yanking type of tool in my experience. You can see the front facing jaws on the Knipex, fairly similar to the vamplier teeth. Also the Knipex is designed for way more lever action, if you compare them.

Thanks - Appreciate the answer!

 

[toddmorr]

68 dollars for one single solitary pair of pliers. By itself. Qty 1. Alone.

Wait a sec, kinda makes those eagle grips seem worth it.

 

[lugnut71]

I have a couple pair brand new if someone is looking to buy

 

[AK 99]

I bought both sizes today. There were two of each on the truck. Both of the larger ones were comparable in quality, while the two smaller pliers differed a good bit in fit when closed, so I grabbed the nicer pair.

 

[Ton ton]

Do these pliers pull human hair from shopping cart wheels? Just curious.

 

[AK 99]

Do these pliers pull human hair from shopping cart wheels? Just curious.

Yes. And from humans.

 

[Meursault74]

Yes. And from humans.

Looks like you weren't a member when these threads were started. @Ton ton is referencing these threads started by @Wamsutta . 3 years later and we still remember them.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/does-it-bother-you-but-nobody-else.443905/

Pliers for Grabbing Human Hair

We've all seen that wad of hair wrapped around a shopping cart's wheel. What if you wanted to yank it out? What would you use? I've tried nose pliers and duck bill pliers. Any pliers with teeth in the jaws and the hair slips right on past in between the teeth. Maybe it's tweezers I want; I don't...

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[lwlobo]

Looks like some trucks have the LN46ACF and a few are $$$ on ebay, not listed on Snap On's site yet.

Look like awesome pliers, can't wait to get my hands on a set. Actually, I can and will wait, but hate waiting!

 

[Ton ton]

Looks like you weren't a member when these threads were started. @Ton ton is referencing these threads started by @Wamsutta . 3 years later and we still remember them.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/does-it-bother-you-but-nobody-else.443905/

Pliers for Grabbing Human Hair

We've all seen that wad of hair wrapped around a shopping cart's wheel. What if you wanted to yank it out? What would you use? I've tried nose pliers and duck bill pliers. Any pliers with teeth in the jaws and the hair slips right on past in between the teeth. Maybe it's tweezers I want; I don't...

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Thank you for clarifying.

 

[M635_Guy]

Looks like you weren't a member when these threads were started. @Ton ton is referencing these threads started by @Wamsutta . 3 years later and we still remember them.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/does-it-bother-you-but-nobody-else.443905/

Pliers for Grabbing Human Hair

We've all seen that wad of hair wrapped around a shopping cart's wheel. What if you wanted to yank it out? What would you use? I've tried nose pliers and duck bill pliers. Any pliers with teeth in the jaws and the hair slips right on past in between the teeth. Maybe it's tweezers I want; I don't...

www.garagejournal.com

I had to pull the Eject lever on that one after about three posts...

 

[Meursault74]

I had to pull the Eject lever on that one after about three posts...

I didn't reread the thread, but I remember it from back then. It has received so many references though since, those threads are almost legendary at this point for what they are.

 

[Meursault74]

Looks like some trucks have the LN46ACF and a few are $$$ on ebay, not listed on Snap On's site yet.

Look like awesome pliers, can't wait to get my hands on a set. Actually, I can and will wait, but hate waiting!

I guess the guys that can't wait are willing to pay for it. I saw many sold already on ebay for more than double the sixty something dollar list price that was on the SO website when it did show up there. Patience is a virtue and it'll help your wallet in this case.