Helpful pliers

[tearapin]

Seems like this may come in useful from time to time. Anyone have any opinions on these? Useful or just my tool compulsion kicking in?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XLQXBMH/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[2ndGearRubber]

I have a few angled/pistol grip pliers. Amazing when you need them, which is rare.

 

[didit]

It just depends if you have a use for them that will justify the cost. Myself, these days I try to limit my expenditures to things I actually need, not might need.

 

[CTyankee]

Don't know about those...but I picked these up a few years ago for one specific job. Since then they're the ones I reach for more than any others.

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-of...ers-2-pc-64090.html?_br_psugg_q=offset+pliers

 

[tearapin]

It just depends if you have a use for them that will justify the cost. Myself, these days I try to limit my expenditures to things I actually need, not might need.

My problem is when I need them I usually have a vehicle half apart and waste an hour because I do not have something. LOL. I have built quite a collection of tools that way.

 

[unslow1]

I have the needle nose in pistol grip. They are great for hard to reach fuse boxes.

 

[JBH]

No idea about those particular ones, but I love my Orbis EvoTel "ergonomic" needle nose pliers and NWS "ErgoCombi" spring-loaded bent combi. (OTOH, EvoTel > NWS ErgoMulti, and ErgoCombi > Orbis EvoPlus.)

I'm less enthusiastic about the Wiha Inomics - they seem a lot more fragile, and mine have left broken plastic bits around - but the shape is great.

 

[Qualitytools]

They come in handy at times, I have the rebranded NWS Irwin ones made in Germany

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have mac Kiwi pliers and have used them a few times. They are handy if you have the money just lying around.

 

[Steve_P]

I have one NWS. I use it a few times a year but have never actually had to use them to get the job done. I don't regret buying it but it's not needed for me, at home. I wouldn't buy a set of three

 

[SuperCat]

I have the Husky clone of the Kiwi needle nose pliers. I don't use it that often, but I noticed right away the ergonomic position of my wrist is straighter and much more comfortable when pulling something with the pliers. If I had to do a lot of pulling with pliers, then the needle nose and linesman pliers in that set are definitely the way to go. As far as the wire cutter in that set, I really can't see much of a need for that. At $18.99 and Prime shipping for the set, you're not out a lot of cash to give it a try. As a member of GJ, it is my duty to encourage you to purchase that pliers set, work it hard in your shop, and report back to the forum with your evaluation. Include as many pictures as you can. Go for it!

 

[bonneyman]

Years ago, I came across a tool guy who would take hand tools and modify them for a special purpose. He had these Klien needlenose and bent them at 90 degrees. Said he found it so much easier to reach into an electric box because he could see where the tips were! Still have that pair of pliers!

Center right in the pic.

 

[ZRX61]

Got a set of three for a few $$ on the clearance rack at TS. Finish was kinda crappy looking, but a couple of minutes with the fiber deburring wheel on a bench grinder had them looking quite spiffy.
Actually used two of them this afternoon.