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Knipex pliers are great, but you have to really like them to pay 2 or 3 times Channellock prices for them.
Their mini bolt cutters were carried to earth by angels I believe.
Yes knipex pliers are expensive but they are worth it for me for a couple reasons.
1. Fit and Finish seam better than Channellock
2. I hate tongue and groove style pliers.
3. My OCD really likes that everything matches.
4. I enjoy using them more. My boss is a big channellock fan and all his tools are channellock and they just are not as nice to use.
I want the mini bolt cutters bad but they will have to wait till after I build out my mechanic tool box.
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Nice shop. I'm curious whats in all those fun drawers.
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knipex plier wrenches look pretty cool, is the comfort grip worth it for ppl that have used them?
I like the comfort grips and think they are worth it. Especially if it for a "clean" tool set, if it is for wrenching under a car I would get the regular grips just because they are easier to clean.
I have about 50/50 comfort grip and regular grip. Either way I love my knipex.
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I want to get a Veto TP4. I don't want a tool belt to wear a full tool belt, but I would have some of my common tools on me so I don't have to run to my tool bag and back all the dang time!! You have a nice set of tools their Jen!! I love my Knipex Cobra heads too
I got the TP3 as part of Veto's spring promo. I love the Cobra's too just wish the full line was available with quick set. Have you (or anyone used) the knipex thin head cobra?
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The amazon finger has been at it, so I thought I would give you guys updated bag pictures.
The main additions are
Veto Pro Pac TECH-XL (Veto TP3 is still in the mail)
Knipex 10" cobra, 7" Cobra, 7" plier wrench, Linesman, needle nose, Electricians tool, dykes.
Fluke 116, Basic leads, Pipe Temp clamp, Temp probe.
Milwaukee jab saw, plastic pipe cutter.
Plus other randoms.
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For regular adjustable wrench I love the Bahco wrenches (I have the standard, thin jaw and the Pipe/nut combo wrench.) But more and more I like the Knipex pliers wrench. They grip better, open wider and have a almost ratchet function.
German wrenches are the best wrenches.
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Mustang, how do you like the Wera screwdriver? I was thinking about buying a set.
If your looking at screwdriver set I would take a look at Felo's 410 series I actually like the felo handles more than my Wera handles. Chris are you thinking insulated or regular?
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Another question for you since you have all three.
Knipex Cobra vs Milwaukee vs klien pliers --- Which is the best?
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Mustang out of curiosity, what type of maintenance do you do?
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My damn amazon finger saw the Promo veto is putting on right now. So as of monday I will have the Veto Tech-XL and it will be joined by a Veto TP3 after I send proof of purchase to Veto.
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Do you use the whole screw driver and nut driver sets? My OCD likes the idea of having the whole sets but when I actually think of what I actually grab for 95% of the time it is klien 11in1 the other 5% is split between bits (used with Wera kompakt or Malco ratcheting) and two klien hollow (1/4, 5/16) nut drivers.
Is it worth the extra weight and space?
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If you looking for good quality wood chisels but don't want to shell out $75 a pop for Lie-Neilson or Veritas, I would by Narex Chisels from Lee Valley.
http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=67707&cat=1,41504
They are a great set of chisels. They hold an edge great and will rise to any challenge that you can throw at them. My second suggestion is to get the 4pc. set for $45 because in reality you don't need 7 different width chisels. Save the money for another tool that you would get more use/value out.
IE a couple Narex mortis chisels. http://www.leevalley.com/US/Wood/page.aspx?p=66737&cat=1,41504
If I where making the purchase I would get the set of 4 bevel chisels and a 1/4" and 1/2" mortise chisel.
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Out of curiosity why do you pack 3 drills?
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How do you like the Irwin channel locks?
I like them mainly because they have the rapid adjust so you don't have to guess what click you need to put them on to get proper grip. The thing that annoys me is the jaws are wider than knipex's Cobra. I will probably upgrade the middle one to knipex rapid adjust cobra. Ill keep the big one, it is great for bigger pipes and the wide jaws are nice in that application. Overall can't beat the price, $19 for all three at HD.
Culling tools out of your bag is tough...... Has to be done sometimes though.
Dan, anybody have the Veto back back locally in stock? I think I need to add to me Veto collection.
I think instead of cutting too much out of my bag I will just get a new bigger bag. Thinking Veto pro pack XL will be one of my next purchases.
I don't know if I would like the backpack, the bag sits on a rolling service cart all day so I think the backpack form factor would annoy me. I could see it would be nice if someone serviced rooftop units.
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That's a pretty good load out. I am working on mine today. I had so many doubles, I need to shave weight.
I might be ditching my large adjustable wrench since I am adding a bunch of tools. It is a hard eliminating because you can get by with very few tools but those random times you need everything it is nice having them.
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Hey guy. I'm the Maintenance Manager at a senior housing facility, and I thought I would share my normal tool bag load out. I do all sorts of maintenance from HVAC to lightbulbs to Skid steer maintenance.
Here is everything in the bag.
And here is the spread out view.
I didn't put my current Fluke t5-600 in the shot since Thursday it will be replaced with a fluke 116. Other things joining thursday are:
Wera 3/8" socket extension
Wera bit check (it is a much nicer size than the Kobalt)
6" flex extension
6" magnetic hollow nut driver bits for the impact.
Malco ratcheting screw driver
stubby hex shank drill bits.
What do you guys think? Can you think of any upgrades that I "need"?
Mechanics tool set
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So my boss/friend is moving and I will no longer be able to use this tools, unless I want to drive 2000 miles. So I am looking at buying and filling out my mechanics tools in the next month or so. Would love to get your guys opinions on what I should get and what I shouldn't get before I go out and spend a couple thousand on tools.
I am willing to spend a little extra for good quality tools but don't feel like spending snap-on level prices.
The tools will be used on all sorts of equipment (cars, lawn tractors, Skid Steers)
Here is my current wishlist:
Husky 52" tool chest http://tinyurl.com/mj6zok5
Craftsman 21 pc. Drive Tool Accessory Set http://tinyurl.com/ouy6eta
Craftsman 299-piece Ultimate Easy Read Socket Set http://tinyurl.com/nw3rrnb
Black Hawk 17 piece SAE Combo Wrench Set http://tinyurl.com/osfl9nq
Black Hawk 17 piece Metric Combo Wrench Set http://tinyurl.com/pgk8sqn
GearWrench 81230P 120XP Full Polish Flex Teardrop Ratchet Set, 4-Piece http://tinyurl.com/pjtsxnm
GearWrench 81206P Full Polish Mixed Ratchet, 3-Piece http://tinyurl.com/nheoq28
Astro Pneumatic (6120) 4-Piece T-Handle Speed Bar Set http://tinyurl.com/nerwgoa
TEKTON 4885 1/2" Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, 11-32mm, 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/mqzxy69
TEKTON 4880 1/2" Drive Deep Impact Socket Set, 3/8"-1-1/4", 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/mls8s7w
TEKTON 4817 1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set, 11-32mm, 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/md2jbpm
TEKTON 4816 1/2" Drive Shallow Impact Socket Set, 3/8"-1-1/4", 14 Sockets http://tinyurl.com/m4l27m4
Tite Reach Pro Extension wrench (1/4, 3/8) http://tinyurl.com/pds67el
TEKTON 1919 Stubby Combination Wrench Set, Metric, 10-Piece http://tinyurl.com/mt43ebv
TEKTON 1918 Stubby Combination Wrench Set, SAE, 8-Piece http://tinyurl.com/mahy6dd
TEKTON 2580 3/8-Inch Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set, Metric, 10-Piece http://tinyurl.com/k2nwgmv
TEKTON 2575 3/8-Inch Drive Crowfoot Wrench Set, SAE, 10-Piece http://tinyurl.com/md93zxh
Already own the TEKTON flare nut crowfoot sets
Astro Pneumatic 9415 16" Needle Nose Pliers Set - 4 Piece http://tinyurl.com/mw64yc5
Crescent PSX203C X2 Long Reach Pliers Set, Long and Bent Long Nose http://tinyurl.com/mcpwyf7
GearWrench 82812 114 Piece Large Combination Tap and Die Set http://tinyurl.com/k6ryfzr
I also already own a air impact, air compressor, Gearwrench flex ratcheting combo wrenches, and the stuff in my tool bag