redmed Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I have read about plier wrenchs from you guys so when Menards had their 11% off sale I took a trip there to get one of the Kipnex Plier wrenches. While checking them out I could not see any advantage to using a Crescent wrench. What am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 They are quicker than using an adjustable wrench and IMO you can grip much tighter Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fazzman Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 The jaws close and open parallel,they are also faster. I have the smaller one on my wishlist,I havent really been buying too many tools lately other than things I need for around the house maintenance wise and such. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Personally I hate adjustable wrneches Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryNY Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 Their quality is pretty fantastic off the bat. The parallel closing jaws grip really well and limit marring surfaces. You can use them like a ratchet by alternately loosening your grip. They can flatten small sheet metal pieces, kinda like a mini metal brake. I use them to fix dented putty knife edges. They are just useful all around. I have a pouch for my must have tools that has a ratcheting screwdriver and my Pliers Wrench in it at all times. It can replace a bunch of other tools and excels at most jobs, unlike many jack of all trades... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildroamer Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 I own 3 sizes. They are great, require very little pressure to grip nut very tightly. Adjustable wrenches require constant adjusting to keep them tight on the nut, then loose enough to slide on again. Plus they tend to slip and round off nuts. Try one. You will never go back to adjustable, and rarely reach for an open end. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmed Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 8 minutes ago, JerryNY said: Their quality is pretty fantastic off the bat. The parallel closing jaws grip really well and limit marring surfaces. You can use them like a ratchet by alternately loosening your grip. They can flatten small sheet metal pieces, kinda like a mini metal brake. I use them to fix dented putty knife edges. They are just useful all around. I have a pouch for my must have tools that has a ratcheting screwdriver and my Pliers Wrench in it at all times. It can replace a bunch of other tools and excels at most jobs, unlike many jack of all trades... The ability to ratchet is a plus, something I didn't think of. They seem like they would be bulky. I mean not be able to get a grip on nuts, in some tight spaces, due to the size of the jaws. I rarely use a Crescent wrench because of their jaw size and thought the Pliers wrench would be just as bulky. I usually use my ratcheting Gearwrenchs but some times have to go back and grab another one because I misjudged the size. If the Pliers wrench ratchet pretty easily I might try out a pair. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmed Posted April 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 1 hour ago, Fazzman said: The jaws close and open parallel,they are also faster. I have the smaller one on my wishlist,I havent really been buying too many tools lately other than things I need for around the house maintenance wise and such. So you have the larger one? If so, is it too large and the smaller one would be more usefull? When I was looking at them I was not sure what size to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 The 7" plier wrenches can get in some pretty tight apots Jimbo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 They definitely grip significantly tighter and are significantly quicker to use. It pretty much solves all the annoyances of an adjustable wrench. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 I'm a huge fan of the pliers wrench and the cobras. Other Knipex tools are nice but those 2 are game changers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMack37 Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 2 minutes ago, DR99 said: I'm a huge fan of the pliers wrench and the cobras. Other Knipex tools are nice but those 2 are game changers. I think you can add their diagonal, mini bolt and wire cutters to that list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildroamer Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 Those cobolt mini's are sweet. You can cut a penny in half like nothing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted April 27, 2016 Report Share Posted April 27, 2016 I think you can add their diagonal, mini bolt and wire cutters to that list. And the cable shears 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 Well I'm sold Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted May 3, 2016 Report Share Posted May 3, 2016 I have read about plier wrenchs from you guys so when Menards had their 11% off sale I took a trip there to get one of the Kipnex Plier wrenches. While checking them out I could not see any advantage to using a Crescent wrench. What am I missing? Check it out, http://bethepro.com/forums/topic/btp-review-knipex-pliers-wrench/ Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultgar Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 Plier wrenches are great for field work where you need to expect the unexpected. For fittings and fasteners that I know sizes in advance, I prefer a ratchet flare wrench, box end or socket where I can grab the fastener at all 6-points. Great for snugging up AC line sets to mimimize chance of leaks. Fast action open end wrenches are also pretty handy. SD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadfkjnbb Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I bought the 10" set on a whim and was amazed at how well they grip and leave no marks. Bought the 7" set and haven't used an adjustable wrench since. The 12"er's are a bit pricey but on my list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 I bought the 10" set on a whim and was amazed at how well they grip and leave no marks. Bought the 7" set and haven't used an adjustable wrench since. The 12"er's are a bit pricey but on my list. The 12" are great! Most one I grab though is the 10 they fit just about everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrich1 Posted May 17, 2016 Report Share Posted May 17, 2016 wife bought me the pliers wrench for me for valentines day (heavily suggested) and love them. had cobras before as well and use them both routinely. I need to get the 7" or smaller versions of both for the smaller spaces. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 Plier wrenches are great for field work where you need to expect the unexpected. For fittings and fasteners that I know sizes in advance, I prefer a ratchet flare wrench, box end or socket where I can grab the fastener at all 6-points. Great for snugging up AC line sets to mimimize chance of leaks. Fast action open end wrenches are also pretty handy. SD But you need torque wrench for that, if you're talking about flare fittings. Would work as the backup wrench Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultgar Posted May 18, 2016 Report Share Posted May 18, 2016 8 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: But you need torque wrench for that, if you're talking about flare fittings. Would work as the backup wrench Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk I've never seen an HVAC contractor torque a flare fitting and I've never seen any torque specs from AC manufacturers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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