MJFelectric Posted March 19, 2017 Report Posted March 19, 2017 I am looking to replace my Klein klaw pliers. The grips are terrible on them. I am interested in the Milwaukee pliers and also the Irwin groovlelock pliers. Looking for opinions. I like the fact that both have excellent grips because mine always seem to tear. I wanted to know if the Milwaukee pliers lock onto pipe like the irwins.
SetBuilder Posted March 19, 2017 Report Posted March 19, 2017 I used to have a pair of these and loved them. They disappeared a while ago though... The jaws were thicker than standard channel lock pliers. The more pressure you put on them the tighter the jaw locked. https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-410-8-Inch-Capacity-2-Inch/dp/B000189GQK 1
JimboS1ice Posted March 19, 2017 Report Posted March 19, 2017 Save your pennies and buy knipex alligotors or cobras, worth every pennySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
mohawkdec Posted March 20, 2017 Report Posted March 20, 2017 1 hour ago, JimboS1ice said: Save your pennies and buy knipex alligotors or cobras, worth every penny Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk absolutly 1
BMack37 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Posted March 20, 2017 I don't have the Kleins but based on other Kleins I have, you'd be going backwards with Milwaukee or Channellock. Knipex is a big improvement. Alligator or Cobra will be an upgrade..not only are they stronger, the teeth are sharper, and the jaws are more narrow. 1
MJFelectric Posted March 20, 2017 Author Report Posted March 20, 2017 honestly i would keep them but the yellow dipped grips are terrible they are cracked and split. The pliers arent even a year old. Anyone got a solution to fix them or else i will just go get the cobramatic pliers in a comfort grip. Comfort grip seems like a beefier grip than the dipped ones. I would try plasti dip but dont know how good it works.
JimboS1ice Posted March 20, 2017 Report Posted March 20, 2017 You could try wrapping them with grip tape then dipping them Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
BMack37 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 I like the regular grip on the alligators and cobra, it's different than plastic dipped. Sears' Craftsman branded cobras have a different grip, it's smoother, feels like vinyl. I'd dip the ones you have or tape and dip. The flexseal as seen on tv stuff is nice and thick if you want to give that a go. You could also try bedliner.
JimboS1ice Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 I like the regular grip on the alligators and cobra, it's different than plastic dipped. Sears' Craftsman branded cobras have a different grip, it's smoother, feels like vinyl. I'd dip the ones you have or tape and dip. The flexseal as seen on tv stuff is nice and thick if you want to give that a go. You could also try bedliner.Yea the dipped knipex handles are on another level lolJimbosent from tapatalk
Conductor562 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 Channellock Code Blue Model GL10CB $16 Made in Meadville, PA USA Nicer feel than a dipped handle 1
BMack37 Posted March 21, 2017 Report Posted March 21, 2017 Here are a close up picture of the different grips Top to bottom: Comfort Plastic Non-slip plastic "Craftsman" soft grip. Here's a pic of the "Craftsman" set: 1
mohawkdec Posted March 22, 2017 Report Posted March 22, 2017 20 hours ago, Conductor562 said: Channellock Code Blue Model GL10CB $16 Made in Meadville, PA USA Nicer feel than a dipped handle never seen that style channelock, and usa made too,, nice
KnarlyCarl Posted March 22, 2017 Report Posted March 22, 2017 20 hours ago, BMack37 said: Here are a close up picture of the different grips Top to bottom: Comfort Plastic Non-slip plastic "Craftsman" soft grip. Here's a pic of the "Craftsman" set: So who's the OEM on these? Look like cobras!
JimboS1ice Posted March 22, 2017 Report Posted March 22, 2017 So who's the OEM on these? Look like cobras! They are craftsman badged knipexSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
BMack37 Posted March 22, 2017 Report Posted March 22, 2017 12 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: So who's the OEM on these? Look like cobras! What Jimbo said, they're made by Knipex. I don't care for the grip but they're a great price when on sale. I ended up putting them back in the packaging and buying the Knipex for the grips because I have a Knipex problem.
JimboS1ice Posted March 22, 2017 Report Posted March 22, 2017 What Jimbo said, they're made by Knipex. I don't care for the grip but they're a great price when on sale. I ended up putting them back in the packaging and buying the Knipex for the grips because I have a Knipex problem.Knipex problem?? Never would have guessed that!!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
Jronman Posted March 26, 2017 Report Posted March 26, 2017 On 3/19/2017 at 7:58 PM, JimboS1ice said: looks like a penguin. was first thing that came to mind when I saw them but cant think of the animal it looks like.
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