Blue Point Canon Plug Pliers - New Inserts?

[relic7680]

Just picked up this pair of Blue Point PWC52A pliers for free - but one of the soft jaws is missing, and Snap-on doesn't offer replacements. There are inserts available, but they are specifically for other brands, and I don't want to order some and have them not fit.
Anybody deal with this before? Thanks in advance.

 

[rooster59]

Cut and folded piece of inner tube + electrical tape

 

[humber2]

3D print one.

YMMV

 

[ChevyEFI]

Parts.

Replacement Jaw Insert - 2 Required per Tool

Replacement Jaw Insert - 2 Required per Tool

dmctools.com

Price.

Cannon Connector Pliers | Aircraft Spruce ®

Cannon Connector Pliers The tool features serrated jaws for improved gripping

www.aircraftspruce.com

Free returns.

Metal Magery Soft Jaw Cannon Plug (Cannon Plug Plier Replacement Grip Pads) - Amazon.com

Metal Magery Soft Jaw Cannon Plug (Cannon Plug Plier Replacement Grip Pads) - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

 

[ecotec]

Ugh… I think about this every now and then.

I stopped buying Knipex cannon plug pliers at estate/garage sales because I have more than enough…

But then I read this thread…

How do you justify paying $17.99 for new jaws when you paid $1-5 each for the three mint condition pairs you have?

 

[relic7680]

Found the Metal Magery inserts on eBay for roughly $20 shipped - returns NOT accepted in this case. I don't do business on Amazon.
I wasn't after these pliers, but there have been times when they would have been nice. Decent used Blue Points on eBay are asking $30-$40 shipped. The used ATI (USA) models can be had for a bit less.

I'm not going to tape rubber onto these things.

In regards to 3D printing - we have a setup at work, but the filament is too hard for this application.

What to do....

 

[mike93lx]

In regards to 3D printing - we have a setup at work, but the filament is too hard for this application

Buy a roll of 95a or 98a TPU. 98a has some give but is quite firm. 95a is squishier (technical term)

 

[lund]

Cut and folded piece of inner tube + electrical tape

Good. This might not look great, BUT would likely work better than the originals on a lot of materials.

 

[relic7680]

Ordered the Metal Magery inserts after talking to my 3D Printing guy at work and determining that was a less practical option.
They came in today and appear to be near exact copies of the Blue Point inserts....so that worked out.