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Knipex pliers...
I use my knives pliers for most res txv things.... power heads... yea...
Originally Posted by szw21 I bought the 6" version last week. They also have a 4" version. Would be nice if they sold them as a set. It's pretty darn nice. I can't wait to use it. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk
Originally Posted by R600a It came in. I can't wait to use it. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk I bought the 6" version last week. They also have a 4" version. Would be nice if they sold them as a set.
It came in. I can't wait to use it. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk
Originally Posted by R600a I carry this primarily for 60% gas furnaces and ovens because it has the sizes I need for pilot tubes and thermocouples. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk I carry that same set, just with a 4"cresent and a 7/16" flare nut wrench also tucked in the pockets.
Originally Posted by szw21 I can believe that. Many years ago I bought some junk pipe wrenches. After that I only buy Ridgid wrenches. My dad was a plumber and had a tee shirt, " plumber's tools are Rigid ". I will agree that"s the only pipe wrenches to buy, but I'll add that nearly every Saturday morning from April to September they can be found at yard sales for just a few dollars. I believe I have given away at least 20 pipe wrenches to young techs still building a tool arsenal. Same for adjustable wrenches, about a month ago I pulled over to a sale and walked away with a 15" Cresent for $5. Yup Cresent brand, and it will be another gift to one of our "kids" when the time comes. I also have found that buying cheap tubing cutters is a total waste of $$$ By all accounts cheap hand tools should be avoided just like meters were discussed in a prior thread here
Irwin adjustable pliers - tough as nails. I use it as a hammer all the time. Gearwrench 1/4 / 5/16 ratcheting wrench with sockets and bits - real time saver for those hard to get to screws. 5/16 to 3/4 craftsman offset wrenches (they still replace a broken tool)
I carry this primarily for 60% gas furnaces and ovens because it has the sizes I need for pilot tubes and thermocouples. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk
This one is a little better for size reference
These open super wide, “ratchet”, and are pretty good in tight spots. Strong clamping force too. I have every size but use this size the most.
Originally Posted by JayMan7 It definitely isn’t going to be good for tight spots since it is 8”. It works in places were you can’t get a thicker jaw to fit...if that’s what you meant by tight spots How thick are the jaws? Looks like it might be a good tool for my toolkit.
Wrenches and Socket Sizes for Residential Service Originally Posted by szw21 Does this work well for tight spots. That's one thing I don't like about adjustables is that the jaws can be too thick to get them into some spots It definitely isn’t going to be good for tight spots since it is 8”. It works in places were you can’t get a thicker jaw to fit...if that’s what you meant by tight spots
Wrenches and Socket Sizes for Residential Service
Originally Posted by Zamoramax I like them. The ones I have are only 6" so not much in the way of leverage but it more than gets the job done and without issue. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Good to know!
Originally Posted by JayMan7 Yeah that’s a perfect example of the kinda thing you need it for! What’s been your experience with channel lock? I have some old channel locks that are tough as balls. All of the newer channel lock stuff seems like it’s made out of cheese. I mean I have like 5 different things that all have the jaws just destroyed from mild use. I like them. The ones I have are only 6" so not much in the way of leverage but it more than gets the job done and without issue. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
Originally Posted by JayMan7 Does this work well for tight spots. That's one thing I don't like about adjustables is that the jaws can be too thick to get them into some spots
Originally Posted by JayMan7 Dang dude that’s awesome! Good deal too! I just checked Amazon and it’s $45 My lock supply treats me really well. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk
Originally Posted by R600a $37 before tax. Its on the way if my order gets in before the last one is gone. [emoji16] 18 minutes ago I didn't know that existed. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk Dang dude that’s awesome! Good deal too! I just checked Amazon and it’s $45
Originally Posted by Zamoramax I like the look of this one. I use channel locks wide azz. It's got a wide grip with skinny jaws. Backing ¼" flares can be a pain with a standard adjustable wrench. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk Yeah that’s a perfect example of the kinda thing you need it for! What’s been your experience with channel lock? I have some old channel locks that are tough as balls. All of the newer channel lock stuff seems like it’s made out of cheese. I mean I have like 5 different things that all have the jaws just destroyed from mild use.
Originally Posted by R600a I can see a lot of uses for it. $40 would not be bad. All of mine other than the 6" are over $30. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk $37 before tax. Its on the way if my order gets in before the last one is gone. [emoji16] 18 minutes ago I didn't know that existed. Sent from the Okie state usin Tapatalk
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