The Circlip Pliers Thread: Show'em All!

AV tinker er · Jul 11, 2014

I have my eye on the knipex 8 piece set. Drool....

cosmik binturong · Jul 11, 2014

Mohawk Dave said:
ok, I've been looking at the KNIPEX 00 20 04 SB 8-Piece Precision Circlip Snap-Ring Pliers Set ($136 on Amazon, http://www.amazon.com/00-20-04-SB-Pr...ng+ring+pliers), and then adding to them with singles...http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1...5&groupID=1457

So, let me get this straight, the difference of the "normal" Knipex compared to the "Precision" is normal has forged tips and the precision are tips that are inserted. Is that it?

My style is "Buy once, Cry once". Are the "Precision" a must have/worth the extra coin? They also don't make all combos in Precision....

Also, I do not use these daily/very much, so wearing them out would take a LONG time...IDK if that comes into play on the forged vs inserted tips.

Please advise. Thanks!

prepare to cry like a baby then. :spit:

the tips of the Precision series are really better but it won't really matter if you've graduated from the Brute Force and Warranty are Enough School of Mechanic.

you can find more info from other GJ members there: *click!* . :thumbup:

Carves · Jul 11, 2014

cosmik binturong said:
.... and now, post yours.

Couple of circlip pliers from my eclectic mix of tools ..

Dowidat, Boker,
... and the shiny chrome ones are Pastorino from Italy.

.... and floating around the shed, or somewhere :headscrat

... is the obligatory set of cheap nasties with the changeable heads ..

Tyberius · Jul 11, 2014

zkling said:
IDK, I'm wondering the same thing a few posts up. I have seen tip kits but it ends up being almost the same price as the complete kit and pliers sets.

Old post, but I've got the same yellow convertible ones (mine are about 30yrs old if my memory serves) and I have used little allen keys that you get with household stuff. Though recently I did buy a little box of craftsman tips.

durallymax · Jul 11, 2014

jeremy v said:
, but the all metal one (without colored or riveted handles) is an older Snap-On that I found a couple weeks ago at a garage sale for $2. All it needed was a little hinge lubrication and now it is up and running again.

The Knipex snap ring pliers are my "ugly ducklings", because they almost never actually get used for snap rings. I originally purchased all 3 of them for use as straight, angled, and 90 degree round nose pliers. I planned on grinding off the snap ring tips, but I found they didn't get in the way so I left them just in case I ever needed them for actual snap rings. Round nose pliers are hard to find in any decent quality, and when you do find them they are straight only and quite expensive.

Snap On still makes those pliers, they just list them under transmission tools. I have some Knipex versions as well as the snap ons. I'm a knipex fan but the snap-on ****** pliers are better.

Knipex makes a lot of actual round nose pliers if you want some. Browse through their catalog. Not sure what you consider expensive though, none of their pliers come cheap.

Mohawk Dave said:
So, let me get this straight, the difference of the "normal" Knipex compared to the "Precision" is normal has forged tips and the precision are tips that are inserted. Is that it?

My style is "Buy once, Cry once". Are the "Precision" a must have/worth the extra coin? They also don't make all combos in Precision....

Also, I do not use these daily/very much, so wearing them out would take a LONG time...IDK if that comes into play on the forged vs inserted tips.

Please advise. Thanks!

The inserted tips are harder than the forged tips. Spring is internal on the Precision as well. The precisions are nicer overall. I wish they made 45* ones but I haven't gotten into a situation where I had to have 45* in a long time. The 8 piece kit is a great buy to start off, then I'd buy the big ******* if you run into bigger rings. If you have a lot of small stuff you can add the smaller ones. The size between what comes in the kit and the big ******* (size "3", Big is size "4", kit comes with size "1" & "2", size "0" is small) is useful but you can get by without them IMO.

mrpizza · Jul 11, 2014

The Wilde's in the red case look identical to my harbor freight kit. I have had no issues with my kit, used it to work on my Harley transmission and they were great.

franzdom · Jul 11, 2014

bart1 · Jul 18, 2014

Some of mine. Also have some Wilde and cheap ones (These are Gedore and Beta, as already pictured).

padronanniversary · Jul 18, 2014

These were dirt cheap in amazon a while back in the few dollar range.

franzdom · Jul 18, 2014

bart1 said:
Some of mine. Also have some Wilde and cheap ones (These are Gedore and Beta, as already pictured).

Love the cork idea, thanks! :thumbup:

IFMJohn · Jul 18, 2014

padronanniversary said:
These were dirt cheap in amazon a while back in the few dollar range.

Whaaaat?? Dude, you've got to share this information!!

padronanniversary · Jul 19, 2014

It was when amazon had those smoking deals about 2-3 years ago. Camel camel is your best friend

IFMJohn · Jul 19, 2014

padronanniversary said:
It was when amazon had those smoking deals about 2-3 years ago. Camel camel is your best friend

Sell them to me, I'll pay you the same that you paid a couple years ago when they were new.

Allenw · Jul 19, 2014

I've 3 or 4 pairs around but I really need to buy some good ones for bigger circleclips. I don't think I've ever actually used the ones I have on the size of circle clips they were intended to be used on.

node105 · Aug 4, 2014

set of Knipex Precision internal and external, in straight and angled, plus an old Milbar, Knipex Retaining Ring pliers 45 10 170, and Special Retaining Ring pliers 45 21 200

Internal

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1365&groupID=1457

External

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1365&groupID=1458

Special Retaining Ring Pliers for retaining rings on shafts

http://www.knipex.com/index.php?id=1216&L=1&page=group_detail&parentID=1365&groupID=1454&artID=1719

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SASORacing · Aug 4, 2014

$14 for my Tekton 4pc set, very nice

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000NPR2P8/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

kiraj · Aug 15, 2014

Smile Re: My DOWIDAT tools!
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oh... nice circlip pliers!

don't forget to post yours in the circlip pliers thread: *click!* thnaks!
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kiraj · Nov 14, 2014

Are they the same?

kiraj · Nov 17, 2014

Jeeper · Nov 17, 2014

Because of this thread and the fact that I keep breaking the interchangeable tips on my Craftsman circlip pliers, I ordered the 8 piece Knipex. More than I wanted to spend but the reviews seem pretty good and lets face it, Knipex are awesome.

Jeeper · Nov 18, 2014

Ahhh. Amazon comes through.

kiraj · Apr 13, 2015

kiraj · Jun 20, 2015

Do Rico produces tools ?

kiraj · Sep 26, 2015

gbh · Sep 26, 2015

3/8 socket for size reference.

superautobacs · Sep 27, 2015

The tips can be inserted on an angle, making them quite versatile.
They have adjustable stroke / end stops.

dede2897234 · Sep 27, 2015

superautobacs said:
The tips can be inserted on an angle, making them quite versatile.
They have adjustable stroke / end stops.

superautobacs,

Is there any way you can demonstrate the above advantages of these Merry pliers through a series of pictures (or taking a picture of the back of the Merry cardboard packaging)?

I do not understand the above advantages of these Merry pliers as opposed to the Knipex straight or angled fixed tipped circlip pliers.

Thanks,

Dave

superautobacs · Sep 28, 2015

dede2897234 said:
superautobacs,

Is there any way you can demonstrate the above advantages of these Merry pliers through a series of pictures (or taking a picture of the back of the Merry cardboard packaging)?

I do not understand the above advantages of these Merry pliers as opposed to the Knipex straight or angled fixed tipped circlip pliers.

Thanks,

Dave

Sorry, Dave. I'm taking the lazy stance right now....so I'm going to link this video, made by the company themselves:

(Unfortunately, it's in Japanese, but you should get the idea.) I can dig out the product card when I get a chance ... it's just not with me at this time.

AA/FC · Sep 28, 2015

Jeeper said:
Ahhh. Amazon comes through.

I have this same set.... plus a few others that do not come with the set. I love them! Very well made and work great!

87slosohc · Sep 28, 2015

All that's left after a full set walked away

colin39 · Sep 28, 2015

Mine

dede2897234 · Sep 28, 2015

superautobacs said:
Sorry, Dave. I'm taking the lazy stance right now....so I'm going to link this video, made by the company themselves:

(Unfortunately, it's in Japanese, but you should get the idea.) I can dig out the product card when I get a chance ... it's just not with me at this time.

superautobacs,

Thanks for posting a link to the above video. I now understand the advantages of these Merry pliers. :thumbup:

Can you please explain the minor feature differences between the Merry JC175B and HC175B?

Why did you purchase both circlip pliers?

Thanks,

Dave

superautobacs · Sep 28, 2015

dede2897234 said:
superautobacs,

Thanks for posting a link to the above video. I now understand the advantages of these Merry pliers.

Can you please explain the minor feature differences between the Merry JC175B and HC175B?

Why did you purchase both circlip pliers?

Thanks,

Dave

Main difference is its intended use: internal versus external :thumbup:

Dennis Leigh Henry · Sep 28, 2015

Not pliers per se, but same general principle... KD brand..

kiraj · May 2, 2016

drink · May 2, 2016

I have some Armstrong and Craftsman ring pliers.

kiraj · Jun 8, 2016

kiraj · Jul 12, 2016

kiraj · Dec 19, 2016

Restore to life.

Cope · Dec 19, 2016

My collection.

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