Pliers; How Many Is Too Many?

[Provincial]

Or reaching way back into switch gear in a central office.

 

[Beerhippie]

Or reaching way back into switch gear in a central office.

Or that damned, job-critical fastener I just dropped... down there.

 

[Provincial]

WAY down there!

 

[ararat]

Bernard 577 side cutters. Seem like they will be useful. As a bonus, they also have a **** design on each side.

 

[Beerhippie]

^**** nippers?

 

[LesserSon]

Noticed a pair of Harrold-manufactured “Hi-Test” pliers today at the flea. I felt I should recognize the name, but don’t. Looking online, the brand seems to show up on various imports.

 

[crguy]

Picked up this odd "Vise - Lock - Plier", Seattle, WA today. 1926 patent. My wrench expert says they are somewhat obscure.

 

[d42jeep]

I recently found these Diamond made Motor Spec. pliers at an estate sale. I don’t run across them very often.
—Don

 

[Outlawmws]

OK where is #3?

I also recently picked up a set of Motor Spec. 5" pliers, and later the Diamond's that gave away who made them!

There is something I like about the smaller 5" pliers. I'll often go to them before the larger sets... I don't have particularly, small hands either.

 

[Prototype]

I have some pliers I'm trying to identify if anyone happens to recognize what's left of this mark.

 

[Mintgrun]

It seems like most old box jointed pliers were made in Germany and I can make out the tops of the letters spelling that out, but not the brand name above. E. DOL?

 

[Outlawmws]

E. Doll Germany

I found a pair of dykes on Eprey with clear markings:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405143283657

 

[Prototype]

E. Doll Germany

I found a pair of dykes on Eprey with clear markings:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/405143283657

Awesome, thanks for finding that.

 

[WisJim]

Found a pair of Skil "ratch n lock" pliers at a garage sale today. Never saw them before and they don't seem real practical, but that never prevented me from buying an odd tool before.
In searching GJ, I did find one previous mention of these pliers:

SKIL Ratch N Lock pliers.

As you can see, this is no ordinary pair of pliers, in fact, it isn’t and ordinary pair of anything. The concept was laid out well, a pair of water pump pliers that would also double as a clamp, and a vise grip, and a pipe wrench, and a wrench, and…. A ratchet?? The locking feature of the...

www.garagejournal.com

 

[d42jeep]

I found two different pairs of pliers today, well actually my wife found the Artisan mini water pump pliers. I found the Motor Spec from Diamond.
Motor Spec. The handles seem a little odd to me
-Don

 

[cody1325]

Found a pair of Skil "ratch n lock" pliers at a garage sale today. Never saw them before and they don't seem real practical, but that never prevented me from buying an odd tool before.
In searching GJ, I did find one previous mention of these pliers:

SKIL Ratch N Lock pliers.

As you can see, this is no ordinary pair of pliers, in fact, it isn’t and ordinary pair of anything. The concept was laid out well, a pair of water pump pliers that would also double as a clamp, and a vise grip, and a pipe wrench, and a wrench, and…. A ratchet?? The locking feature of the...

www.garagejournal.com

I found these in a big bag of never-used tools my Granddad had, predominately father's day gifts. I think I bought them for some reason.



So, guess what--they're probably gonna go unused for at least another two decades.

 

[GaryM909]

I picked up these Channellock 349 from the restore yesterday for $3.00. I know they aren't vintage but I thought the hinge looked pretty cool. They were pretty rusty but cleaned up really well. The handles are almost perfect. I don't think they were ever used. I probably won't use them either because all I ever used was Klein linesman pliers and that was only to cut tig wire when I needed access. Now that I am retired I don't even have to cut them anymore.

 

[Beerhippie]

Fresh out of the hot sodium citrate bath in the ultrasonic:





One side says:



The other says:



No idea who made them, but I've had an eye out for some larger crimpers than my Kleins. These will do--OAL is 10". Anything larger would need compound leverage for this ol' boy.

 

[oldpliers1]

Fresh out of the hot sodium citrate bath in the ultrasonic:





One side says:



The other says:



No idea who made them, but I've had an eye out for some larger crimpers than my Kleins. These will do--OAL is 10". Anything larger would need compound leverage for this ol' boy.

Being a master electrician I find them very interesting, so no cutting blade just twist and crimp , I have some nice 10 inch crimpers made in Australia I’ll put them up . Thanks for the post

 

[cody1325]

I picked up these Channellock 349 from the restore yesterday for $3.00. I know they aren't vintage but I thought the hinge looked pretty cool. They were pretty rusty but cleaned up really well. The handles are almost perfect. I don't think they were ever used. I probably won't use them either because all I ever used was Klein linesman pliers and that was only to cut tig wire when I needed access. Now that I am retired I don't even have to cut them anymore.

Nice! Personally, Channellock linesman's are miles ahead of modern Klein. I really need to figure out just where the heck mine went. For fencing work, nothing beats the 349 with XLT. They seem to have more grip, and cut wire quicker due to that high-leverage design.

I'm also kind of weird in that linesman's tend to be the first pliers I grab out of the box for most chores.

 

[Beerhippie]

Being a master electrician I find them very interesting, so no cutting blade just twist and crimp , I have some nice 10 inch crimpers made in Australia I’ll put them up . Thanks for the post

Big-*** bypass cutters there behind the hinge.



Any idea what make they are?

 

[Mintgrun]

Any idea what make they are?

IDEAL 30-425

 

[oldpliers1]

IDEAL 30-425

When were they around ?

 

[LesserSon]

@oldpliers1 Wikipedia says Ideal Industries was founded in 1916 by J.Walter Becker and still around. Acquired SK in August 2010, but sold in 2021 to Hangzhou GreatStar Industrial (I was disappointed to find ShopVac, Arrow, and Pony-Jorgensen also under Hangzhou ownership). Also in 2010, acquired Western Forge (Craftsman screwdrivers, but closed in 2020) and Pratt-Read. Sold through Lowes, Ace, and others.

 

[oldpliers1]

Big-*** bypass cutters there behind the hinge.



Any idea what make they are?

I don’t like the rear cutter be good in a production setting not on site , here is my spare pair ( and favourite) of crimping pliers that have been around since the late 50s , I have a lot of different crimping tools , all useful .

 

[Skyman]

I posted these recent arrivals on the Utica tools pages. It occurred to me that it might be nice to post them here, too.

 

[Skyman]

More recent arrivals after a trip through the Evaporust bath. Cute little cutters wearing the Craftsman brand that were rusted solid. Found in the street. Don't know who made it. And a Vintage Channelock 420 that's in pretty decent shape and cleaned up fairly well. Guessing it's pretty old, as there are patent numbers on it.












And a small linesman that's wearing the Proto brand, and appears to be in very good condition. Cutters aren't roached. I don't know its vintage.

 

[Skyman]

A few fresh arrivals today. Nice Kraeuter 6-inch duckbills. Is that pronounced Krayter, Krouter, Kroyter, Krayooter, or ???

I don't know its age.









KD Tools plug wire pliers:




I guess this one could be a wanna-be pliers:

 

[d42jeep]

Great spark plug gapper! I’ve used mine for many decades.
-Don

 

[GaryM909]

I picked up these SSP pliers today for a couple bucks. The jaws are a little sloppy but they don't look like they were abused.

 

[Skyman]

I'm looking forward to figuring out the gapper and putting it to work. I've never had one to use before today. In fact, I'd never seen one until this one popped up for sale. I don't know who made it.

 

[Beerhippie]

A few fresh arrivals today. Nice Kraeuter 6-inch duckbills. Is that pronounced Krayter, Krouter, Kroyter, Krayooter, or ???

I don't know its age.



....

Yes.

Great spark plug gapper! I’ve used mine for many decades.
-Don

Damn. I thought those were a good candidate for saw sets.

Actually, I do remember using them.

 

[LowOiL]

And a small linesman that's wearing the Proto brand, and appears to be in very good condition. Cutters aren't roached. I don't know its vintage.

I had to look up the word "roached".... never heard it before.... basically means somewhat curved like the top of a Whippet dog's back.

 

[four.cycle]

Is that pronounced Krayter, Krouter, Kroyter, Krayooter, or ???

I believe the correct pronunciation is KROY-ter.

 

[Skyman]

Great spark plug gapper! I’ve used mine for many decades.
-Don

Thanks for posting this patent info, Don. I had presumed its operation was as illustrated. It appears that a gentle touch is required, to minimize pressure on the center electrode.

I see that one of yours is stamped Snap-On. Guessing the other might be Indestro? And that mine might be as well.

 

[Skyman]

I had to look up the word "roached".... never heard it before.... basically means somewhat curved like the top of a Whippet dog's back.

Ya taught me something this morning.

For as far back as I can remember, local vernacular hereabouts has used the term very loosely to describe anything that's been abused, burned out, worn out, damaged, or otherwise at end of life.

 

[Skyman]

I believe the correct pronunciation is KROY-ter.

Thanks. That's been my first guess, but I've never been sure of it. I've had two or three old Kraeuter tools for decades, and never knew the proper pronunciation.

 

[four.cycle]

It appears that a gentle touch is required, to minimize pressure on the center electrode.

Yes. Be sure you have the plug properly placed IN the tool before you squeeze. You CAN crack a plug with that device.
I use mine every time I replace a plug in a mower - sets them dead on.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I don't know who made it.

Chances are Clark-Feather. Further reading here.

 

[d42jeep]

I believe that they were made by Clark Feather for many manufacturers hence the CF part number on my Snap-on example. Another cross post!
-Don