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[Outlawmws]

Whoa. Mind if I tell my wife this...I'm already getting the sideways eye about the 6 pairs of pliers I have (across all brands).

That's just the Krauters...

829 pairs (including things like ViseGrips) across 160 brands

Do you find uses for all of yours? Or is it a collection?

Both, for example, I'm currently regrouping on my set of tools I take to Coleman gatherings where we camp and also work on lanterns, stoves, and related gear. I want most of the tools to be vintage, and mostly pre WWII or Korea, certainly older than I am.

 

[Outlawmws]

I really like the way they feel in my hand.

For me this matters, I recently acquired a pair of older Williams Ignition pliers, and these feel so solid when I grip with them. Other pliers you can actually feel the flex in the handles. This to me is a marker for a good tool, particularly for pliers.

I like the Krauters as I get the same feel.

 

[mapolus]

Wow! I'm super impressed. Happen to have a picture of the collection? Would love to see it. I actually lost all of my tools in a hurricane last year, so I've got a clean slate to rebuild with quality tools. Other than Kraeuters, are there any other lesser-known brands you would recommend? Thanks, Matt

That's just the Krauters...

829 pairs (including things like ViseGrips) across 160 brands




Both, for example, I'm currently regrouping on my set of tools I take to Coleman gatherings where we camp and also work on lanterns, stoves, and related gear. I want most of the tools to be vintage, and mostly pre WWII or Korea, certainly older than I am.

 

[Outlawmws]

For pics you can see some posted in the Pliers; How Many Is Too Many? Thread

Some faves for branding:

(H.) Boker
Channelock
Crescent/Crestalloy
J.P Danialson
Klein
Knipex
Proto/Plvmb
Sargent & Co. / Bernard Parallel grip - but these are generally specialty pliers. the pairs I use the most are the wire forming and punch
Snap-on/Vacumn grip (SO bought Vacumn grip)
Utica
I mentioned the Williams ignition pliers.
Most any, but with some exceptions, from Sweden, Switzerland, Germany

The ones I tend to use the most are Proto/Plvmb, and Channellock, mainly because my main box has both, so they are handy, but lots of specialty pliers for other brands.

 

[mapolus]

Thanks so much for this list. I've got quite a lot to do to catch up to your immense collection, which looks great by the way.

For pics you can see some posted in the Pliers; How Many Is Too Many? Thread

Some faves for branding:

(H.) Boker
Channelock
Crescent/Crestalloy
J.P Danialson
Klein
Knipex
Proto/Plvmb
Sargent & Co. / Bernard Parallel grip - but these are generally specialty pliers. the pairs I use the most are the wire forming and punch
Snap-on/Vacumn grip (SO bought Vacumn grip)
Utica
I mentioned the Williams ignition pliers.
Most any, but with some exceptions, from Sweden, Switzerland, Germany

The ones I tend to use the most are Proto/Plvmb, and Channellock, mainly because my main box has both, so they are handy, but lots of specialty pliers for other brands.

 

[four.cycle]

I'm already getting the sideways eye about the 6 pairs of pliers I have (across all brands)

You should have at least six pairs of standard slip-joints.
And six of every other type as well.
You're off to a good start.
BIG PLIERS thread

These are pretty. One of these days I might use some of them.

 

[Outlawmws]

You should have at least six pairs of standard slip-joints.
And six of every other type as well.

This is pretty spot on.

I just quickly grabbed 6 variants, from 3 sizes of Std, to 2 narrow, one being bent nose, and then the compounds - These are amazing as they multiply the pressure on the jaws. I once gave these a "crush test' on some wood and it was dramatic.

 

[mapolus]

Haha. Yes, I have a lot to work on. Glad I just retired. Beautiful pliers for sure, thanks for the inspiration! Cheers, Matt