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Suggestions for long reach pliers set

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Dynasty

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Just as the title states...I'm looking for suggestions on a long reach pliers set. I'm not a professional using tools to make a living everyday. I'm just a weekend hobbyist that likes to tinker on my own vehicles/equipment. I'm not sure how often I would use them to be honest. Just want to have them on site in case the day comes. COO isn't a major concern as long as the quality is there.

What's a solid "bang for the buck" long reach pliers set?
 
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Adam.C

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Good long reach pliers are expensive. Their length requires super tight tolerances joints and strong steel. The Snap On pliers may be best. I have some and several other pairs. But to be honest, they are just big tweezers. I'd get Blue Point or HF. Get cheap ones.
 
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I have regular Gearwrench long reach pliers, as well as Gearwrench/Crescent double x pliers. The double x pliers are really well made and saved my **** a few times. The standard extra long reach pliers are too difficult to use imo. The double x pliers can be picked up on eBay or on sale at sears regularly. This is a pretty good price and Crescent/Gearwrench are one in the same. These particular ones are Crescent. http://m.homedepot.com/p/Crescent-X...155920_slid_&gclid=CKGpva-l-c8CFY5ahgodKjMJPQ
 
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I agree 15 a pop is great and I have a set which are **** savers at times and well worth the price. Agree they are big tweezers for the most part and tossing a lot at them doesn't help a lot.
 
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Ditto what he said I have them and love them they are made very nice for HF tools they are as good as any other and will last just as long. The teeth are good and strong which are the most important part. But this goes for all brands they are awkward to use not like the normal needles nose pliers the handles are spaced apart kinda far.IMO you won't use them that much and they are only good for picking up stuff say you drop a bolt in a tight space like dropping a bolt on top intake manifold and can't get your hand or regular ones in there. Anyways just buy the cheapest ones you can and save your money for some other tools. They have orange handles BTW as well. At least mine do.
 
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Derek420 said:
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Ditto what he said I have them and love them they are made very nice for HF tools they are as good as any other and will last just as long. The teeth are good and strong which are the most important part. But this goes for all brands they are awkward to use not like the normal needles nose pliers the handles are spaced apart kinda far.IMO you won't use them that much and they are only good for picking up stuff say you drop a bolt in a tight space like dropping a bolt on top intake manifold and can't get your hand or regular ones in there. Anyways just buy the cheapest ones you can and save your money for some other tools. They have orange handles BTW as well. At least mine do.
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CORRECTION:

They are made poorly, hence the price being almost free.

They are not good. They rust quickly, have misaligned jaws, and torsion issues.

The teeth are weak and will start deforming on the first use.

Please also update your signature. It's WRIGHT.
 
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