Pliers Auto or Gas?

[cesski]

I am about to start work in the US and one of the tools required for the job is "Pliers Auto or Gas". Does anybody know what they're referring to?

They can't be Water pump, duckbill or needle nose pliers because they're already on the list.

Could they be Slip-Joint, tongue and groove (channellocks), soft jaw (cannon plug pliers) or something else? I've tried asking my recruiter but he hasn't gotten back to me yet and I start work next week. If it helps, I will be working in aircraft maintenance, specifically Avionics. TIA for your input, guys!

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[M6erfan]

Never heard of gas pliers, I googled it...

Definition of gas pliers
: stout pliers designed for gripping small pipe, rods, or other round objects
http://www.testequipmentdepot.com/cementex/pliers-crimpers/round-nose-gas.htm

I'm assuming auto pliers would mean something like slip joint (I.e: Channelock)

 

[lilredex]

https://www.google.ca/search?q=gas+...isch&q=pexto+gas+pliers&imgrc=8-LfgiDgyhjHmM:

 

[cesski]

Thanks guys. I hope someone else can chime in on this.

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[ken w.]

I'm quite sure there's no shortage of gas pliers on Ebay . They made millions of these.

 

[four.cycle]

^ tons of 'em on Ebay. lot of sellers don't know what they are so you might consider searching by brand: Utica, Klein, Herbrand, Pexto, etc.

I have to wonder if by "auto pliers" they're referring to what is commonly known as "water pump pliers" aka "groove-joint angle-jaw pliers" or "slip joint angle-jaw pliers" (i.e., the classic "Channellock")

 

[gdocktor3]

When I saw gas pliers I thought channel locks or groove lock pliers. As a plumber/pipe fitter I've installed lots of gas pipe for water heaters and what not, and never used or saw those "gas pliers" linked above. Then again I've never worked on aircraft. Because they use "gas and auto" though, I think the channellock pliers are the way to go. I would go with the "v jaw" style for gas pipe. Curious to see what the recruiter says.

Can I ask where you are going to be working? Are they letting you buy any brand tools or is it snap on or Matco? Good luck with it!

It might be a good idea to buy a 3 piece set of channelocks or this v jaw https://www.channellock.com/412-V-Jaw-Plier.aspx

 

[cesski]

I appreciate all of your input. I've been working on aircrafts for almost 6 years now and I've never come across gas pliers or even heard of it.

As for gas pliers, do they function the same as classic straight slip-joint pliers? I ask because I might as well just buy a cheapo pair since I probably will never use them. My cobras have always done the job no matter the application.

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[cesski]

^ tons of 'em on Ebay. lot of sellers don't know what they are so you might consider searching by brand: Utica, Klein, Herbrand, Pexto, etc.

I have to wonder if by "auto pliers" they're referring to what is commonly known as "water pump pliers" aka "groove-joint angle-jaw pliers" or "slip joint angle-jaw pliers" (i.e., the classic "Channellock")

Must be something else and not water pump pliers since they already have that on the list. But then again, I might be wrong. Thank you for your input.

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[cesski]

When I saw gas pliers I thought channel locks or groove lock pliers. As a plumber/pipe fitter I've installed lots of gas pipe for water heaters and what not, and never used or saw those "gas pliers" linked above. Then again I've never worked on aircraft. Because they use "gas and auto" though, I think the channellock pliers are the way to go. I would go with the "v jaw" style for gas pipe. Curious to see what the recruiter says.

Can I ask where you are going to be working? Are they letting you buy any brand tools or is it snap on or Matco? Good luck with it!

It might be a good idea to buy a 3 piece set of channelocks or this v jaw https://www.channellock.com/412-V-Jaw-Plier.aspx

I'm not sure if I can disclose the name of the company but we will be doing WiFi installations on planes. There is no brand loyalty when it comes to tools in aviation, although I've seen a ton of the truck brands esp Snap-on because of the discounts they get from corporate accounts.

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[woody 73]

Just in case anyone was interested:

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=301404

 

[Cypherian]

And here is a link some might be interested as a past Aircraft Structural Repair I was curious on the answer to this too lol never have heard of "Pliers Auto or Gas" other then what has been mentioned IE gas pipe pliers. I found this these while searching thought they might help some one.

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_pol...airframe_handbook/media/amt_airframe_vol1.pdf

https://www.faa.gov/regulations_pol...airframe_handbook/media/amt_airframe_vol2.pdf

Cypher

 

[gdocktor3]

I'm not sure if I can disclose the name of the company but we will be doing WiFi installations on planes. There is no brand loyalty when it comes to tools in aviation, although I've seen a ton of the truck brands esp Snap-on because of the discounts they get from corporate accounts.

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Hmm, gas pipe pliers for wifi installation... If the pliers in question are indeed those that have been linked in other replies, I feel like a good pair of channelocks makes more sense. One pair of channelocks that can be used on numerous sized pipes, or numerous pairs that seem to only work on 2 different sized pipes. So, a drawer filled with 6 different "gas pliers" that will probably never get used or two v-jaw channelocks... Plus, what happens when you have to hold back on a fitting or coupling? Now you need two pairs of each?

Those would fall under the category of tools in my box that I have to remember I have and use them just to get some use out of them.

 

[cesski]

Hmm, gas pipe pliers for wifi installation... If the pliers in question are indeed those that have been linked in other replies, I feel like a good pair of channelocks makes more sense. One pair of channelocks that can be used on numerous sized pipes, or numerous pairs that seem to only work on 2 different sized pipes. So, a drawer filled with 6 different "gas pliers" that will probably never get used or two v-jaw channelocks...

Those would fall under the category of tools in my box that I have to remember I have and use them just to get some use out of them.

Exactly how I feel! lol I'm still waiting for a reply from the recruiter on what exactly "auto pliers" are, because for the life of me, I cannot find a use for those "gas pliers".

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[gdocktor3]

Well, whats the verdict?

 

[R.Anderson]

Never knew such pliers existed "Gas pliers" learned something new today. Wonder if "auto" is their description for the type of pliers that the Craftsman Robo grip pliers fall into lol

 

[mickeyone]

Simple Slip Joint pliers are often referred to as gas pliers because of the round pipe holding section in the jaws,this could be used to adjust tubular shaped gas lines in appliances the more specialized gas pliers with the two round differnt holding areas are the more specialized version,you probably need regular old double set slip joint pliers found in every tool box.

 

[cesski]

Thanks guys! The recruiter still hasn't gotten back to me so I bought Slip-joint Pliers anyway.

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