wellstig1
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I would love to have a pair of cobras bigger than 22 inches, I think 36 would awesome. I wonder if we get a big enough thread going showing interest in them that maybe knipex would consider making them.
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Knipex 36 inch cobra
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Moose-LandTran
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What would you use them for? That's pipe wrench territory.
greenreese
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I would much rather a 22in plier wrench.
I use my 22 in cobra constantly, I would like a bigger one more so for the added leverage than the extra capacity, although that would be a bonus. The 22 in plier wrench is also an awesome idea, they got my vote for that. I also use pipe wrenches all the time and prefer the cobras
Jeeper
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I use my 22 in cobra constantly, I would like a bigger one more so for the added leverage than the extra capacity, although that would be a bonus. The 22 in plier wrench is also an awesome idea, they got my vote for that. I also use pipe wrenches all the time and prefer the cobras
What do you typically use them for? Plumbing or automotive?
What do you typically use them for? Plumbing or automotive?
I work for a centrifugal pump manufacturer/rental company. I deal with tons of threaded fittings of up to 8"" npt for all of our various applications and setups. We are constantly swapping out connection styles, t's, crosses, 90s, etc for whatever the customers needs may be. Sometimes they can be in tight spaces were pipe wrench jaws are just too wide to fit and are a pain in the *** to adjust in these spaces.
Everyone that owns them seems to love their Cobras, but for curiousity, why exactly are they so preferred to, say, good old-fashioned Channellock 420's???
Lighter weight?
Smaller jaws?
Wider opening?
Fine adjustment?
Jaw shape?
Everything you named is an advantage of them. Also like that they hold their adjustment and that they grip like pipe wrenches.
Moose-LandTran
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Everything you named is an advantage of them. Also like that they hold their adjustment and that they grip like pipe wrenches.
That's the best vitrue. Love it. For things like constant-tension hose clamps they're the best. Open the jaws fully (for the adjustment it's set to.) and then use them, they don't slip to the next setting. (Unlike the ******* Bost ones i had before.)
I also like the notched jaws so they grip hexes. Great for adjusting track rods for wheel alignment.
Jeeper
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I work for a centrifugal pump manufacturer/rental company. I deal with tons of threaded fittings of up to 8"" npt for all of our various applications and setups. We are constantly swapping out connection styles, t's, crosses, 90s, etc for whatever the customers needs may be. Sometimes they can be in tight spaces were pipe wrench jaws are just too wide to fit and are a pain in the *** to adjust in these spaces.
Good to know. I like these...may have to pick up a set. Anyone use these for automotive purposes?
archfish
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Here is my favorite automotive use:
Although I would never admit to actually having done it, I hear they make a pretty good substitute for an adjustable wrench if the fastener isn't stuck too tight.
What ever you use them for, they will grip like an ill tempered baboon.
Although I would never admit to actually having done it, I hear they make a pretty good substitute for an adjustable wrench if the fastener isn't stuck too tight.
What ever you use them for, they will grip like an ill tempered baboon.
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Here is my favorite automotive use:
Although I would never admit to actually having done it, I hear they make a pretty good substitute for an adjustable wrench if the fastener isn't stuck too tight.
What ever you use them for, they will grip like an ill tempered baboon.
I also use mine for that. But for use on fasteners, go for the plier wrenches.
http://www.etooldirect.com/manufacturer/knipex/knipex-8603-12-12-plier-wrench.html