Self-adjusting pliers that don't ****

[Stuey]

I reviewed Husky's new auto-adjusting pliers over at ToolGuyd - http://toolguyd.com/husky-self-adjusting-groove-joint-pliers-review/.

Just wanted to point out that they don't ****! They don't compare with Knipex, NWS, and other premium pliers, but they're still pretty nice. If they come out with an 8" version (these are 10"), I'll most likely buy one for my portable kit.

Any other self-adjusting pliers that don't **** that I should look to try out? I've been testing Kobalt's new auto-pliers - http://toolguyd.com/kobalt-magnum-grip-pliers/ and I'm not loving them, like at all.

 

[woody 73]

I was in HD last night and I picked up that self-adjusting pliers seems like a nice gimmick to put in ones tool box.

 

[Stuey]

I was in HD last night and I picked up that self-adjusting pliers seems like a nice gimmick to put in ones tool box.

Is that all you picked up there? I'm testing a small sampling of the new lineup and am wondering how the others pan out.

 

[woody 73]

Stuey if i pick up to many tools sooner or later some big strong Home Depot guy named scar face, big hank,or you pick a name is going to want to throw me out of the store for getting "drool on the new tools" so that other customers will never want to touch them!

 

[Chadwilliam1]

they all ****.

 

[mudflap]

Craftsman ROBP-GRIP pliers dont ****, had mine for about 10yrs, use them all the time.

 

[DodgeMech]

For automotive use, they kind of do...and the only reason I use em it's when I'm too lazy to get the right size wrench or socket...

 

[metaldad]

I have a 10'' pair of Rothenbergers that I've never gotten used to.
Something else the kids will sell off as nearly new.

 

[CWP1616L]

Do self-adjusting pliers grip tight enough?

 

[RedFordTruck]

coo?

Its Home depot...



Where else but China?

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

Good to know. I've been considering buying a new set of Robogrips for my "jump" kit - I might give these a shot instead.

 

[bobcatdan]

I'll stick with my channelocks and plierwrench.

 

[superautobacs]

Lee Valley once sold those in pairs for $22.50 CAN.

Home Hardware stores offer these:

I have a 10'' pair of Rothenbergers that I've never gotten used to.
Something else the kids will sell off as nearly new.

Did you get them in the States? I didn't think Rothenberger was available in North America. Those pliers seemed a bulky compared to others in similar size, but nonetheless stout looking.

 

[chris6278]

Knipex makes some self adjusting cobras thats pretty good

 

[chewy7]

they all ****.

+1 lol

 

[Gary S]

they all ****.

I had a pair of Craftsman ones some years ago. They are the only Craftsman tools I've ever thrown in the trash. I don't plan to try any self adjusting pliers again. The old way of adjusting them yourself has worked for over a century, and it still works.

 

[Erampu]

I have the Robo-Grips from Sears, too. They're a bit bulky, but work well.

 

[Chadwilliam1]

I had a pair of Craftsman ones some years ago. They are the only Craftsman tools I've ever thrown in the trash. I don't plan to try any self adjusting pliers again. The old way of adjusting them yourself has worked for over a century, and it still works.

I bought some for my dad when they first came out and they came in a book style case. He never used them and 10 years later he regifted them. I took a pair to work, used them for about a week then gave them away.

Regular channel locks work great and are easier to use. Sure they don't self adjust but when your free applying force to something you don't have to fight the pliers.

A few of my coworkers mocked me when I brought them in. I think a lot of people bought those and got rid of them. The concept behind them is good but then are not practical and are junk.

 

[Nader]

I like 'em. They're great for low-torque and household use. Your daughter can use them and not damage anything.

God love you, if you're the kind of person who has never put a 12 pt. socket on a 6 pt. fastener, uses a torque wrench to install training wheels, or only uses a German chef's knife to slice your banana for your breakfast cereal, then these aren't the pliers for you. But it's your type we need to have assembling 737s and Dreamliners up here in the soggy Pacific Northwest.

 

[darkk]

I have a set of Sears Robo Grips, I found them, I probably should have just left them there. I just can't get them to work right! Maybe I'm just to old to learn a new trick...

 

[JASTECH]

I bought the Rigid auto adjust and barely use them. I like the adjustable end groove pliers by Channel Lock. Amazing how many people call the type of tool by the brand name, difficult to correct I guess.

 

[ckpitt55]

robo grips ****, they always slip no matter how hard you grip them and they marr the **** out of whatever you're gripping onto. i reserve them for light duty stuff only, anything that requires more than 0 effort to loosen/hold gets a proper socket/wrench/whatever.

 

[Holt]

I have the Robo-Grips from Sears, too. They're a bit bulky, but work well.

If Bob Vila says there good it must be true.

In all reality I have a smaller pair I my parent bought me 15 years ago. They are still working and they work fine for thing like bikes but after thinking about it they slipped pretty bad. Last year I did find a craftsman pro large and small version and bought them thinking I would find a use for them. Never have. They are pretty nice though as they have the knipex style groove in them for grip around pipes.

 

[twincam00]

Knipex makes some self adjusting cobras thats pretty good

saw those on the matco truck the other day, they looked nice but far too expensive for a gimmicky tool

http://www.matcotools.com/catalog/product/PAA10/10-AUTO-ADJUSTING-PLIER/

 

[CWP1616L]

Knipex makes some self adjusting cobras thats pretty good

That's the best thing about the Cobra's is the spring loaded push button. I wouldn't want self adjusting.

 

[Midnight_America]

Though not truly self adjusting, nothing beats Knipex. Their parallel jaw pliers are a joy to use. The past year I replaced almost all my wrenches with Knipex. Their pliers are nearly perfect, if such an animal even exists.

 

[Maexle]

Though not truly self adjusting, nothing beats Knipex. Their parallel jaw pliers are a joy to use. The past year I replaced almost all my wrenches with Knipex. Their pliers are nearly perfect, if such an animal even exists.

True.....

 

[BigAl62]

I have a pair from Mac at work that I use for turning tie rods and at home I have Robogrips and I haven't had any problems with either. If I had to do it over I probably wouldn't buy them, but since I did I'll just use them.