logixjock
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I have 10 showing up tomorrow morning...
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macgee
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Received mine today and they're just ok, not great; definitely not a $34 pair of pliers. They're made in China, build quality and feel shows this, has aggressive serrated jaws; I think they installed the wrong size spring, too long (see pic fully opened) hence maybe the low price and it creaks. At the same, I received a pair of Tsunoda wire cutters for $15 made in Japan, when comparing the two; the Tsunoda finish is a much better and smoother tool; they're known for good steel. The Xcelite pliers are totally fine for the current $7.50; they're not terrible, they'll get the job done and don't look bad but I would check out Tsunoda plierson Amazon for $15.Xcelite Plier, 5, Needle Nose - $7.49
Model - NN54VN. ESD safe. No picture shown in listing
Made in China. I have these, nice pliers for the price.
Below is a picture from another site.
$34.13 at Zoro.
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tmshort
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Got mine a day or so ago as well and agree; they are great for $7.50 but I don't think they are $34 pliers either. Still waiting on my Tsunoda cutters...Received mine today and they're just ok, not great; definitely not a $34 pair of pliers. They're China made quality and feel, has aggressive serrated jaws. I also received at the same a time a pair of Tsunoda wire cutters for $15 made in Japan, when comparing the two; the Tsunoda finish is a much better, high quality and smoother tool; they're known for good steel. The Xcelite pliers are totally fine for the current $7.50; there not terrible but I would check out Tsunoda's on Amazon for $15.
Crabman
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Gone for a week to Scotland on a bucket list trip to see the British Open.
Come back to this thread.
Will have to go back to Pliers Anonymous...
Teadog and macgee, thanks for the posts
And teadog, welcome to GJ!
Come back to this thread.
Will have to go back to Pliers Anonymous...
Teadog and macgee, thanks for the posts
And teadog, welcome to GJ!
Model A Fan
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Seems a lot of companies use the "vintage" brand names to lure in people who recognize the name and then they buy the product and are left disappointed, but separated from their money. These brands live on in the collective memory of the population without ever being a brand people look to buy. They just recall hearing about them from granpaw and buy it thinking they're getting similar value/quality.
macgee
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So I did some work and alterations on the Xcelite pliers, have to say they're not bad after doing it. The spring was way too long (see pic in above post), so I pulled the spring out and trimmed it down by approx. 20%, it really helped and lubricated it, no more creaking and now has good modulation opening and closing. I also filed down (metal file), then grounded the sides of jaws and tip with 48" belt grinder, lining the jaws properly, removed overlap. The outside coating is now gone but they're now very useable pliers. I can confirm the hand grips are really sticky and quickly collect dirt. Amazon price for $7.50 is totally doable and you could probably do much worse. Their good after tuning as described.
Sorry for going off topic. Keep the Amazon deals coming!
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Crabman
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KNIPEX Tools 74 21 200, 8-Inch High Leverage Angled Diagonal Cutters
$27.98
That is a nice set of shelves. Sturdy when assembled, goes together easily, each leg has a screw height adjuster. Finish looks very nice.
Good quality shelving. I have a Few in the shop for chems and misc. Bought some 10yrs ago when $50 was the norm.
FlaGman
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bubinga
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Nice, I got this the last 2 times, good price, I wish they would put some put some 12/2 0n sale
Chuckster in NJ
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NO such thing as a "good price" on wire nowadays…….. Just like gasoline, food, etc. they are "market prices" and can go up or down on a days notice.
You may find some prices a "little lower or a little higher"…… 2-4% +/-
captain14
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Walmart had their brand of 14-2 at this price on Monday-Tuesday this week and back up to $25 by Wednesday.
BOSCH CO14B 14 Pc. Cobalt M42 Drill Bit Set
4.7 out of 5 stars 3,527Limited time deal
$27.41$27.41 $144.79$144.79
Couple bux cheeper than it was a few weeks ago.
Capri Tools Hex/Star(Torx)/E-star Master Set 88 items - Non-impact, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 drive (30500-88MS) $165.59 USD sold/shipped by Amazon (usually around $180)
Long and short bits, true sized shaft for hex bits, no security or star-plus. My bits have taken some punishment--so far so good.
Presently HD $175, Zoro $193, Capri $200,
Long and short bits, true sized shaft for hex bits, no security or star-plus. My bits have taken some punishment--so far so good.
Presently HD $175, Zoro $193, Capri $200,
Poolshark314
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The $144.79 MSRP seems insane
BOSCH CO14B 14 Pc. Cobalt M42 Drill Bit Set
4.7 out of 5 stars 3,527
Limited time deal
$27.41$27.41 $144.79$144.79
Couple bux cheeper than it was a few weeks ago.
Sunex Impact socket set pricing has been bouncing around lately.
camelcamelcamel.com
This set hit $47.70 a few times over the past week.
Sunex 2653 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Metric 6 Point Impact Socket Set, 14-Piece
Amazon price tracking & price history for Sunex 2653 1/2-Inch Drive Deep Metric 6 Point Impact Socket Set, 14-Piece
camelcamelcamel.com
This set hit $47.70 a few times over the past week.
Klein knife seems to be on deep sale for $8 and change. Either USA or Japan made. Information is conflicting, so unsure.
I bought couple so hope the price doesn't change.
I bought couple so hope the price doesn't change.
zeekh
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madmax908
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Strange. Ive bought larger hunting knives, but that little folder is a no go?
soloz2
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It's to do with NYC knife regulations. Some companies just do a blanket will not ship certain knives to NYS while others will block shipping to specific zip codes. I've run into this before and had to buy elsewhere than Amazon.Strange. Ive bought larger hunting knives, but that little folder is a no go?
JohnKal
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Same with ammo.