Linesman Pliers Rivet Size change

[Fugio]

I get Craftsman tools (mainly screwdrivers) at thrift stores all the time for 25 cents up to maybe a dollar. They are usually beat to death, so I take them to Sears and trade for new ones.

I always check to make sure everything I replace is still made in the USA, of course!

Well, Last week I got a few old Craftsman tools at a thrift store, and this haul included a set of 8-inch linesman pliers. Horrible condition! But for only 2 bucks, it's a deal.

Traded them for a new pair. They are $23 now!

The new ones have an additional griping jaws behind the rivet, which is good.

But the rivet itself is MUCH smaller. The old one was nearly as big as a quarter. The new one is slightly smaller than a dime. Does it matter?

 

[Engine]

Hey... for only two bucks out of pocket it would be hard to complain.

 

[alwaysFlOoReD]

You are one of the reasons manufacturing is moving to offshore.

 

[PugetDude]

I get Craftsman tools (mainly screwdrivers) at thrift stores all the time for 25 cents up to maybe a dollar. They are usually beat to death, so I take them to Sears and trade for new ones.......Does it matter?

Yes.

 

[tweedlestan]

You are one of the reasons manufacturing is moving to offshore.

Give it a rest.

 

[FullRaceMerc]

...The new ones have an additional griping jaws behind the rivet, which is good...

...unless you get part of your hand in there while cranking down on them. It's something you don't forget.

 

[Fugio]

...unless you get part of your hand in there while cranking down on them. It's something you don't forget.

Hope it's just my hand! This is why I don't do electrical work in the **** anymore. Also I work for a school and a church, so I got sick of the complaints.