Decent buy on a 9 piece long reach plier set?? $38 on Amazon.

kctyphoon · Feb 20, 2016

Decent buy on a 9 piece long reach plier set?? $38 on Amazon. EDIT - NOW $49.

No, they are not a professional brand pliers, but it's probably more convenient having something like this than not buying anything due to the expense of a more professional type. I was looking for circle nose pliers for hoses and came across these.

This is the set - $38 for 9 pairs of long reach pliers.

XtremepowerUS 9pc 11" inch Long Reach Plier Mechanics Electricians Craft & Hobby Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015YOWVZI/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Or is it makes you feel any better you can spend $82 and get the same set here
9pc Long Reach Plier 11" inch Mechanics Electricians Craft & Hobby Tool Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BTR0UR0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Tuscani2718 · Feb 20, 2016

The first set is the same as what Mac sells for $100.00!

winlinmac · Feb 20, 2016

Made in USA? :pimpflash

squeekers568 · Feb 20, 2016

winlinmac said:
Made in USA?

Doubt it

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Sky Chief · Feb 20, 2016

Looks like a good price.

They are also available on ebay for as low as $38.87 with free shipping:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...s+Electricians+Craft+&+Hobby+Tool+Set&_sop=15

Spn1025 · Feb 20, 2016

Tuscani2718 said:
The first set is the same as what Mac sells for $100.00!

Probably better quality than those pliers we got from the last Mac clearance spectacle

Tuscani2718 · Feb 20, 2016

I bought the Mac deal with those and a bag... For home owner they are fine, but not the quality I'd expect in a top tier mechanics tool.

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kctyphoon · Feb 20, 2016

If you read the reviews (all 5 star) someone mentions they come in their own tool roll.. Not sure why it's not pictured, but the guy said that even the tool roll is nice quality.. I just wanted circle nose pliers, but I'm really thinking of just buying the set, esp since you guys are saying that Mac Tools was also selling them, and they are only about $10 more than a off brand 3 piece circle nose set..

They ship free from Amazon - most orders over $35 do if it ships from them..

kctyphoon · Feb 20, 2016

Yea they look pretty identical to the Mac Tools set - with the exception the Macs have those cheap "chop stick style" springs mounted by the grips. One guy has them listed on eBay for $150, but looks like Mac advertised them for $99 - IF they are the same.. (They certainly look like it) see for yourself

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MAC-TOO...:g:kbcAAOSwcdBWTcOr&item=281861385495&vxp=mtr

mrvm · Feb 20, 2016

kctyphoon said:
They ship free from Amazon - most orders over $35 do if it ships from them..

FYi: Amazon raised the price point for FREE Shipping on orders over $49

winlinmac · Feb 20, 2016

I remember coming across this set several months back when looking for good quality long reach pliers. I ultimately purchased the Proto set from eBay.

Red89gt · Feb 20, 2016

What are the he circle nose pliers used for?

winlinmac · Feb 20, 2016

Good for the hoses in the engine bays of cars. i.e. Radiator hoses
It's a great deal for a set of 9, and probably much better than Harbor Freight (which rusts easily)

As with any tool, handle with care

Red89gt said:
What are the he circle nose pliers used for?

Mohawk Dave · Feb 21, 2016

I have all the Snap On long reach styles.

TBH, I don't know where the difference can be seen. I say this because even the Snap on ones have a ton of flex and can't get a kung fu grip.....obviously this is inherent to the design.

I got all my Snappy's for cheap off ebay one by one, but definitely not $38 cheap.

I would definitely suggest getting the $38 set.

(I'm a Snap on fanboy when it's deserved. I just don't think this one is.)

Avplayer · Feb 21, 2016

kctyphoon said:
Yea they look pretty identical to the Mac Tools set - with the exception the Macs have those cheap "chop stick style" springs mounted by the grips. One guy has them listed on eBay for $150, but looks like Mac advertised them for $99 - IF they are the same.. (They certainly look like it) see for yourself

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-MAC-TOO...:g:kbcAAOSwcdBWTcOr&item=281861385495&vxp=mtr

Where are they advertised for $99?

kctyphoon · Feb 21, 2016

I don't know if they still are, but when I googled for images of "Mac tools long reach plier set", I think two different pages came up with a $99 price tag on the bottom of the pic.. They also came with a "Mac tools" tool bag. Some sets offered a free 8" cutter, some with smaller pliers to create a different set.. Honestly it just looks like they sourced a bunch of different pliers from the same manufacturer and offered them in different arrangements to help entice more buyers..

Something else I'm considering - It's a 3 piece 11" plier set from Sunex for $45.. Comes with 2 circle nose pliers, and diagonal cutter.. Pliers look much more robust, and the circle nose pliers are both slip joints, {so really your getting like 4 different sizes } and they have pipe grips incorporated down the middle of the jaw.. They look very nice for the $$ too - but tough to turn down NINE pliers for under $40..

Sunex International 3704 3 Pc. 11" Long Hose Gripper and Cutting Pliers Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002UNPJQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

928'er · Feb 21, 2016

Red89gt said:
What are the he circle nose pliers used for?

They work great for pulling spark plug boots.

four.cycle · Feb 21, 2016

kc do let us know how the ring nose models work out for you. there was a recent discussion thread about those and there seems to be no "middle of the road" US-made model available - it's either high-end truck brand or Harbor Freight low-end - buddy of mine is looking for a decent set of them.
thanks!

winlinmac · Feb 21, 2016

There is a "one" ring nose from Tekton $10-13 shipped, good quality though, feels better in the hand compared to Harbor Freight. However, if you want the three-piece set, look no further, the one on Amazon should do.

bikeguy5 · Feb 21, 2016

Thanks. Ordered a set

kneeman · Feb 21, 2016

Got a set for the truck. Thanks

Search xtremepower on amazon. They sell a lot if dirt cheap stuff like hf stuff, but the reviews are ok on this, I wonder how great they will be.

Fedwrench · Feb 21, 2016

Avplayer said:
Where are they advertised for $99?

MAC promos them a couple of times a year in their flyer the dealers pass out. The pliers are PRC made.

Jarhead0408 · Feb 21, 2016

Hey KC,

You should post this item up in the tool truck equivalents thread.

kctyphoon · Feb 21, 2016

Jarhead0408 said:
Hey KC,

You should post this item up in the tool truck equivalents thread.

Maybe someone a little more knowledgeable than me can do that.. I don't own either, and really don't feel confident to claim them absolute identicals.. not even sure I'm gonna buy them yet. Maybe someone who ordered them here can post up actual pics for us.. I'm on the fence between these and the sunex I posted.. gearwrench also makes some longer double hinged versions..

I like the idea of the slip joint sunex pairs. Tekton has nice looking long reach bent nose pliers with cross hatching like channellock does...

So it's either I buy the 9 piece set I posted, or the 3 piece sunex and just get a couple regular long reach pliers..

Someone else is probably better to give real reviews on these, whatever I buy won't see a lot of use. It's just a convenience buy for now. Hoping to do a lot of work to my old truck this spring.. (I said that last year too)

kneeman · Feb 21, 2016

kctyphoon said:
Maybe someone a little more knowledgeable than me can do that.. I don't own either, and really don't feel confident to claim them absolute identicals.. not even sure I'm gonna buy them yet. Maybe someone who ordered them here can post up actual pics for us.. I'm on the fence between these and the sunex I posted.. gearwrench also makes some longer double hinged versions..

I like the idea of the slip joint sunex pairs. Tekton has nice looking long reach bent nose pliers with cross hatching like channellock does...

So it's either I buy the 9 piece set I posted, or the 3 piece sunex and just get a couple regular long reach pliers..

Someone else is probably better to give real reviews on these, whatever I buy won't see a lot of use. It's just a convenience buy for now. Hoping to do a lot of work to my old truck this spring.. (I said that last year too)

I got the three piece gear wrench hose pinch pliers posted last month and they are great. They are long though.

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kctyphoon · Feb 21, 2016

Yea they are 16" long I think.. The ones I saw were that double "X" hinge style, like the crescent long reach needle nose and bent nose pliers that sell in HD for like $25.. Makes sense - both part of apex tool group.

Nightwalkersrt · Feb 21, 2016

Thank you ordered a set also.

kctyphoon · Feb 21, 2016

So here's some pics, first the 9 piece Extreme set, then the 3 piece Sunex slip joints, then the 16" gearwrench double X set..

I gotta be honest, I'm leaning toward the Sunex set.. Cause I don't need 5 different variations of the long reach regular pliers.. One needle nose, and one bent nose would do.. And seem like the Sunex gives you 4 sizes of circle nose being slip joints.. Maybe the Sunex set and HD Crescent double X set is better?? ( but more money). If nothing else the Sunex pliers look like the handles won't bend, letting you apply more pressure.. Maybe I'll wait for one of you guys to report back..

rednotch · Feb 21, 2016

Tuscani2718 said:
The first set is the same as what Mac sells for $100.00!

the china junk flier specials .... wonder if it comes with the same bag or case.

normie · Feb 22, 2016

I'm in for a set, thanks bro.

kctyphoon · Feb 23, 2016

Can someone please post some pics of the actual pliers when they come in?? I'm about out of room in the cart I'm trying to outfit - but theres always room for 9 more..

ciscoford23 · Feb 23, 2016

kctyphoon said:
Can someone please post some pics of the actual pliers when they come in?? I'm about out of room in the cart I'm trying to outfit - but theres always room for 9 more..

My order should be in later today. I'll take quick pics if no one has by then.

ciscoford23 · Feb 23, 2016

Here are a few quick pics.

Spn1025 · Feb 23, 2016

ciscoford23 said:
Here are a few quick pics.

China or Taiwan?

ciscoford23 · Feb 23, 2016

China. Ok quality but suspect would bend/flex if used regularly.

Avplayer · Feb 23, 2016

I ordered a set for the garage. For as often as i would us em they are a good buy...if imwas buying for daily use i at work would probably pass on these

kctyphoon · Feb 24, 2016

I'm liking the sunex pliers these days... You can buy them individually on Amazon too..

kctyphoon · Feb 24, 2016

I was at a HF today - and I gotta say some the HF pliers and the loose stock long reach needle and bent nose look erriely similar to these... They even have long reach 11" diagonal cutters that look the same.. The grips are shittier, (on the pliers) and it doesn't look like the pliers had much of a polishing, but they look structurally identical. And the handles don't bend much like I was wondering..

Needle and bent nose - http://t.harborfreight.com/2-pc-20-offset-45-angle-long-reach-pliers-61587.html

Diagonals - http://t.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/11-inch-long-reach-diagonal-cutter-37837.html

The HF, Mac, Sunex, Extreme, and Neiko 11" diagonal cutters all look the same to me.. Maybe the alloy, degree of finishing / polishing, and grips are different - but they sure seem like they came out of the same factory..

kctyphoon · Feb 24, 2016

If anyone wants another alternative - check out Tekton's long reach set. This is the 4 piece. The workmanship seems much better, and the nose of the pliers are have cross hatching like channel lock uses.. $48 at HD for this set of 4

http://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-Long-Reach-Pliers-Set-4-Piece-PLR-99006-U/206370719

Tekton's long reach "hose ring" (circle nose) pliers...

http://www.homedepot.com/p/TEKTON-1...gclid=CPz3k87WkcsCFYIfhgoda1kEkQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

*******. I don't know if this is the cheapest prices for these - you might wanna search a little, I'm just giving you guys another set to look at.. They do look very nicely made though.

elronin · Feb 25, 2016

kctyphoon said:
I was at a HF today - and I gotta say some the HF pliers and the loose stock long reach needle and bent nose look erriely similar to these... They even have long reach 11" diagonal cutters that look the same.. The grips are shittier, (on the pliers) and it doesn't look like the pliers had much of a polishing, but they look structurally identical. And the handles don't bend much like I was wondering..

Needle and bent nose - http://t.harborfreight.com/2-pc-20-offset-45-angle-long-reach-pliers-61587.html

Diagonals - http://t.harborfreight.com/hand-tools/pliers/11-inch-long-reach-diagonal-cutter-37837.html

The HF, Mac, Sunex, Extreme, and Neiko 11" diagonal cutters all look the same to me.. Maybe the alloy, degree of finishing / polishing, and grips are different - but they sure seem like they came out of the same factory..

Yea I think with one of those 25% coupons they put out once or twice a year the HF would do just fine. And if they break you can exchange them for new ones.

Decent buy on a 9 piece long reach plier set?? $38 on Amazon.

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