Post by glynmar on Nov 15, 2019 15:59:19 GMT
I thought I would start this thread as I love tools and am always interested in what others have discovered to be great tool to own and use.
Over the last two months I have bought 3 sizes of Knipex pliers with smooth parallel jaws. l first saw these advertised in a plumbing magazine for tightening chrome shower fittings without marking the fitting.
Basically they are an adjustable spanner that work like pliers so there is no play when tightening a nut. The jaws always stay parallel and when you release you can reverse and retighten as in a ratchet tool. I read a lot of positive reviews and although expensive bought the 180mm size for good all round use. I have to say for me they are great. They fit any size nut, don’t slip or round the nut. Great for bending things. Removing and fitting pins. A hand held vice that does not mark the metal so great for holding a round bar while undoing a nut. So impressed bought the 300mm as occasionally against my will I have to do plumbing jobs and have just bought the dinky 125mm size. German quality that should last a lifetime. Prices vary but you get what you pay for. I bought mine from Zoro Ltd who were the cheapest with quick delivery by Royal Mail
I will post some other items that I have bought that are new and innovative and would invite you to share what tools you have that are special to you in this thread
flic.kr/p/2hL4tM8
youtu.be/1_RLWKMXrqk
Over the last two months I have bought 3 sizes of Knipex pliers with smooth parallel jaws. l first saw these advertised in a plumbing magazine for tightening chrome shower fittings without marking the fitting.
Basically they are an adjustable spanner that work like pliers so there is no play when tightening a nut. The jaws always stay parallel and when you release you can reverse and retighten as in a ratchet tool. I read a lot of positive reviews and although expensive bought the 180mm size for good all round use. I have to say for me they are great. They fit any size nut, don’t slip or round the nut. Great for bending things. Removing and fitting pins. A hand held vice that does not mark the metal so great for holding a round bar while undoing a nut. So impressed bought the 300mm as occasionally against my will I have to do plumbing jobs and have just bought the dinky 125mm size. German quality that should last a lifetime. Prices vary but you get what you pay for. I bought mine from Zoro Ltd who were the cheapest with quick delivery by Royal Mail
I will post some other items that I have bought that are new and innovative and would invite you to share what tools you have that are special to you in this thread
flic.kr/p/2hL4tM8
youtu.be/1_RLWKMXrqk
