I found these at Lowes on clearance for $5 each.
Come in handy inspecting pipe.
I’m not sure where your going with that but I have no problem with channelock pliers. Those Douglas pliers are nothing new, every supply house from one end of I-10 to the other sells them.You should take all those NON Douglas channel locks, tape a 1.00 bill to them and throw them in the woods. The dollar is so in case they’re ever found, at least they found something worth keeping. 😂
Douglas are the superior pliers. I’ll take the Pepsi challenge to that any day of the week.I’m not sure where your going with that but I have no problem with channelock pliers. Those Douglas pliers are nothing new, every supply house from one end of I-10 to the other sells them.
sounds like fanboy brand talk to me breh
You should ditch those channel locks for some knipex cobras.Everyday carry less my needle nose pliers and a few more things…… View attachment 135617
You saying that would be like me telling Tom Brady how to throw a football.Douglas are the superior pliers. I’ll take the Pepsi challenge to that any day of the week.
But I like the channel locks. Maybe I’ll buy a pair of the larger cobra to try but I’ll still keep the channel locks.You should ditch those channel locks for some knipex cobras.
I don’t think I’ve ever pinched my hand with them. Ever.If i ever saw those laying on the ground anywhere id leave them and let em rust. I have pinched my damn hands on the Channel Locks brands more times than i care to remember. They suck. My opinion. Doesn't make me wrong or right.
I don’t think I’ve ever pinched my hand with them. Ever.
So maybe it’s either your hand or how you’re using them.
I understand you don’t like them because you’ve had bad experiences with them and have had better experiences with pliers of a different brand and style.The jaws are a bit off on sizing VS the douglas, not as deep either, they slip off from time to time.
are those hollow shaft nut drivers?I understand you don’t like them because you’ve had bad experiences with them and have had better experiences with pliers of a different brand and style.
Personally I’ve never had a problem at all with any of the tools you see laid out or they simply wouldn’t be there in the pic. I’m very pleased with all.
Yes they isare those hollow shaft nut drivers?
they better be.Yes they is
Those are the knipex alligators. They are good too, but once I used the cobras I didn’t want to use anything else.But I like the channel locks. Maybe I’ll buy a pair of the larger cobra to try but I’ll still keep the channel locks.
Do you see the smaller cobra knipex in the pic ?
IDK if his planes are more tool or art? I’m definitely not questioning the quality or function of the tools, it’s second to none. They are just so well built and beautifully designed.So, to me, there is want and need. For the most part, plumbing wise I have what I need. I’m required to bring a pencil to work by my employer (day job), as far as my business goes, yeah there’s stuff. I’d like to have a nice set of knipex. I’d also like to have a new set of snappers. But I don’t really need that stuff. My snapper works fine for most of what I do, and good moderns sawzall blades seem to be making that go away. I have knipex at my day job and I sure do like them, but my Channel locks are just fine in reality.
But here’s what I really want. Bad. I’m in to hand tool wood working. This plane is an obscene amount of money for a plane and you can’t get one right now even if you want one. It’s a Lie-Nielsen number 4 with a bronze body.
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No. 4 Smooth Plane
No. 4 Bronze Smooth Plane This is the standard-size smoothing plane. After other planes have done the prep work, it will take the finest shavings from the most difficult woods to leave you with a finished surface. 9-1/2" long. Blade is 2" wide x .125" thick. Bronze body, 4-1/2 lbs. Fine...www.lie-nielsen.com
Yes you’re correct, I checked. The major difference being the cobras have more adjustment positions and have a push button.Those are the knipex alligators. They are good too, but once I used the cobras I didn’t want to use anything else.
I think the cobras have more gripping power too. More similar to the plier wrenches you haveYes you’re correct, I checked. The major difference being the cobras have more adjustment positions and have a push button.