splitrivet
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 02:10 PM |
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Waterpump pliers
Had a leaking union on the central heating last night which I couldnt get at with my Stillsons so nipped down to the local screwfix and got a pair of
these http://www.screwfix.com/p/irwin-vice-grip-12-groove-joint-pliers/43518 for 9 squids I was well impressed.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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Agriv8
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 02:22 PM |
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I have a pair of irwin Mole grips and they have got me out of troble quite a few times will pick up the Waterpump pliers next time I am in as I can
never find either of the two that I already have !!
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
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adithorp
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 03:46 PM |
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OK untill the groovs wear and then they can jump a groove and trap your fingers. If you use them a lot then Knopex ones with a push button adjust are
better... but dearer.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
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rusty nuts
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 04:17 PM |
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I have a large pair , can't remember the make but they are one of the best oil filter removing tools I have used. Pretty good for pushing back
brake caliper pistons as well.
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cliftyhanger
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| posted on 13/4/12 at 04:36 PM |
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I have knippex push button pliers, which are excellent. Found an 8" (approx) pair in the road too one day, right result. A friend who has
connections at Irwin gave me a set of their push-button waterpump pliers in the old colours. Excellent they are too, but just a bit wider than my
knippex ones (and the extra width can be a pain with plumbing)
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splitrivet
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| posted on 14/4/12 at 09:11 AM |
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Looking at the construction cant see them slipping and the knippex ones are £60 which defeats the object of this post anyroad.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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owelly
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| posted on 14/4/12 at 09:24 AM |
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I bought a set of big Blue Point pump pliers off the Snap-on van during my apprenticeship in 1989. They have to be the most used tool in my
collection. As said, great for oil filters and brake calipers, as well as bending, squishing, pulling, holding whilst welding etc.
http://www.ppcmag.co.uk
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