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    Knipex vs channelock

    So I have every size of Knipex cobra. I’ve been a diesel mechanic 20 years. But now that I’m in an industrial plant setting. It’s almost like channelock work better on plastic pipe couplings and some Plumbing stuff I do. And don’t tear stuff up as bad. What’s your favorite?
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    Let’s see the industrial plant mechanic tool bags

    like it says let’s see what you work out of every day as a industrial plant mechanic? Here’s my Milwaukee tote. Still figuring out what I wana carry and how I wana organize it.
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    Carrying wrenches in a tool bag/tote

    How are other mobile maintenance mechanics in the industrial world carrying their gear wrenches and combination wrenches in your tool tote or bag?
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    Plant mechanic tool bag/tote

    Hey everyone! I recently started a job as an industrial plant mechanic. Switching from a diesel mechanic after 20 years. I work in waste water treatment plant. I’m setting up a bag/tote to carry with me when going to jobs in basements and such. I’m looking at the Milwaukee 15 inch pack out tote...
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    Proto ratcheting screwdriver set ( really impressed)

    Recently been looking at ratcheting screwdrivers. More so for at home. Not work. Imma diesel mechanic and have dedicated sets at work. But man since this came in and I brought it to work it’s amazing and I find myself using it a ton. Also ordered a snap on hard handle to play with as well
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    Why do I want a snap on ratcheting screwdriver?

    Considering getting one after 20 years as. A professional diesel mechanic. What one do you like? Standard, stubby or pistol grip?
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    Any other pro mechanics just not like roto head ratchets?

    I’ve tried and tried with this thing over the years and always go back to a regular flex head lol. I’m a diesel mechanic and I just can get myself to love this thing lol
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    Snap on comfort grip question

    Been a tech many years. Have some older comfort grip snap on ratchets that the grip is smaller in diameter. Have purchased some newer ones that the grip is much larger. I prefer the smaller grip and found some for sale on eBay. Can they be swapped? Is the Internal diameter still the same?
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    Vise mounted to snap on box

    Hey everyone. So the truck shop I work in doesn’t have a ton of work benches. I’m considering using a small Wilton vise mounted to the top of my snap on master series in the front corner on a 1/4 steel plate. Just a place to hole air valves when changing fittings and working parts and such...
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    Pretty disappointed in Wilde pliers for and finish

    Really expected these to show up and be a lot better for and finish. I know they are just slip joints but wow.
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    Got some new ceetee pliers

    Snagged these off eBay in wonderful shape for about $7. Gotta love the classics
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    Most versatile pliers I’ve ever used

    I’m a plier nut. Always have been. Those and hammers. And I wasn’t on board when these came out. Seemed like a gimmick. But these snap on talon grip needle nose seriously are so versatile for a mechanic. I use them every day as a heavy diesel mechanic. Pulling fuses, holding and pulling things...
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    What vintage or non vintage tools do you like to collect???

    So what kinda stuff do ya collect? I’ve always been all about pliers and hammers since I was a kid. And as a professional diesel Mechanic and welder. It hasn’t stopped!!!
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    New handles on some old favorite pliers

    Man some heavy duty heat shrink makes some great handles when the old ones start sliding off!
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    Channellock 548

    Anyone have a lead where I can get another pair? I know they stopped making them. And I’m kinda a plier nut and would love another pair
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    The hunt for the best diesel mechanic pliers to carry on the belt

    In my hunt so far I’ve narrowed it down to snap one talon slip joint needle nose and sold pair of Matco 8 inch slip joint I’ve had for 20 years. Honestly so far the slip joints which are Channellock 548 are winning I wish I could find a new pair of them to have.
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    Pliers for a mechanic to carry on him daily

    Hey guys I’m a diesel mechanic by trade. If you were gonna carry a pair of pliers on ya daily. Would it be Knipex cobra, snap on slip joints or snap on needle nose pliers??? Thanks everyone
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    Tap and die storage options?

    So my Irwin tap and die cases the hinges are broken and boxes are just falling apart. I’m a master diesel tech and use them a lot. How is everyone storing there’s? I’m considering plastic fishing lure boxes like Plano boxes. It just won’t be as individually organized. Which is fine by me. Just...
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    Snap on or Knipex snap ring pliers?!??

    Hey everyone I’m a professional diesel mechanic and I want to upgrade my lang snap ring pliers. Would you go snap on? Or Knipex? If Knipex what style? Thanks so much!
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    Anyone have the streamlight stinger 2020????

    Hey everyone! I’m a diesel mechanic and looking for a new flashlight. I have several streamlight pen lights and a stinger and strion. But was curious if anyone had had the stinger 2020 and how they like it??? Thanks!
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