Any recommendations on precision needle nose

[Acuratechva]

Would anyone recommend a pair of needle nose, something precise with no wobble in the hinge and more importantly even and square "grooves " on the inside of the tip, the gripping side.

I do a lot of Subaru blocks and have forced myself to throw away old old pair that worked best for pulling wrist pin snap rings out.

If Teeth at the tip are worm or angled snap ring tends to go sideways pop and then I got to fish it out, which only happend once past three years but I'm waiting for the moment it falls down....I swear I'll just leave the damn thing down in the oil pan. Getting the vain just thinking about it. / rant.


Anyhow, no longer have the snap on guy, dewalt are hard to find with straight teeth...there has got to be quality alternatives
Recommendations?

 

[jeepinerdeep]

I'm pretty sure Wilde has straight teeth. I'll look at mine tonight and report back.

 

[Davefr]

As much as I dislike Knipex needle nose pliers, they do have straight serrations if that's what you want:

This is SO Talon Grip (best grip out there IMHO):

Klein and Channel Lock use opposing diagonal serrations:

 

[dutchgray]

NWS 140-69-170 are good, even strait grooves, tight pivot, made in Germany, what more could you want.

Quick and nasty phone pic of my new pair
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[wild cowboy]

Knipex are known for their their grip! - and Germany is hard to beat.

 

[jeepinerdeep]

Wilde on the left, Knipex ( Mac labeled ) on the right. Pretty disappointed in the jaw strength and longevity of the Knipex. Hopefull that the Wilde will do good.

 

[rlitman]

I know what you want, but don't know if they make it in needle nose pliers format.
Something like a needle holder with knurled jaw inserts made of tungsten carbide. Once it latches onto steel, it isn't letting go.

Oh, and about straight serrated worn tips. You can touch them up with a sharp triangle saw sharpening file (get **-slim taper).

 

[wild cowboy]

I just want the macro lens that Davefr uses for his pliers close-up pics

 

[StanleyAdams]

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They're called hemostats. Used in surgery to clamp blood vessels. You can find ones that are meant for technical use with serated jaws.

 

[rlitman]

They're called hemostats. Used in surgery to clamp blood vessels. You can find ones that are meant for technical use with serated jaws.

Yes, I'm aware of what that generic type of tool is called. The picture is however NOT of a hemostat. I was specifically talking about the tungsten carbide jaw inserts. Look closely at the picture. And that is what differentiates it as a Mayo Hegar Needle Holder.

 

[Davefr]

I know what you want, but don't know if they make it in needle nose pliers format.
Something like a needle holder with knurled jaw inserts made of tungsten carbide. Once it latches onto steel, it isn't letting go.

Oh, and about straight serrated worn tips. You can touch them up with a sharp triangle saw sharpening file (get **-slim taper).

I really like that carbide hemostat. I wonder if they come in industrial vs $urgical.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Snap On Talon Grip is better than the NWS grip that is straight across in the majority of situations.

 

[SantaAna12]

I just want the macro lens that Davefr uses for his pliers close-up pics

^+1.

The SO pic looks pretty damn good.

 

[dr_clyde]

I'm a big fan of SO talon grip. You can buy em online since you don't have a dealer.

 

[Acuratechva]

Oh, and about straight serrated worn tips. You can touch them up with a sharp triangle saw sharpening file (get **-slim taper).

That's actually a great idea, can apply that concept to other pliers making two dedicated opposing grooves extra deep for extra deep. And Bam, I have a specialty tool


Lots of good info thanks all!

Ps : now that I had to turn in my craftsman pro pliers in for store credit, put my hoarding issues aside and disposed of all worn pliers I got space for one of each of the above

 

[Davefr]

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The SO pic looks pretty damn good.

Thanks. I use a Panasonic Lumix LX7 compact point and shoot. It does a pretty good job with macro even with the automatic setting.

 

[wild cowboy]

Thanks. I use a Panasonic Lumix LX7 compact point and shoot. It does a pretty good job with macro even with the automatic setting.

Not calling you a liar, but are we really suppose to believe that a compact point and shoot with a tiny, ridiculous 1/1.7" sensor made those pics above?

I haven't seen many DSLR macro pics that good on $3000 cameras, so tell us the secrets.

 

[Davefr]

Not calling you a liar, but are we really suppose to believe that a compact point and shoot with a tiny, ridiculous 1/1.7" sensor made those pics above?

I haven't seen many DSLR macro pics that good on $3000 cameras, so tell us the secrets.

No secrets. The LX7 just does really good macro. I almost never use a DSLR anymore.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Does SO warranty worn out pliers? Say the talon grip wears after years or use?

 

[dutchgray]

Snap On Talon Grip is better than the NWS grip that is straight across in the majority of situations.

Except for the fact the op asked for a strait grip set of pliers, hence why I posted the NWS.

 

[rlitman]

I really like that carbide hemostat. I wonder if they come in industrial vs $urgical.

I've never seen it. I did a little googling last night, and came across some similar small pliers for orthodontic use. They're got a much stronger grip than the hemostat, but have a pretty short reach. I saw carbide needle clamp hemostats on Amazon for under $20. Put on another zero to get the orthodontic pliers.

Yeah, I can dream.