marco
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- tipperary, ireland
Who's got one of this pliers? Are they as good as people say they are? Some have an sb after the model what does that mean? Thanks for the help.
Knipex 86 03 250
- Thread starter marco
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I keep those knipex wrenches in all tractors and in two different sizes. They are brilliant and a very versatile tool to have in a tractor toolbox. Wouldn’t be without mine. Also have a pair of Knipex Cobra pliers in each tractor.
I found the short handled wire cutters hard to use on HT wire a lot tbh. Despite the brand name.
I prefer bit longer handled bolt type bug wie cutters. Big more leverage even if it us two handed job..
I prefer bit longer handled bolt type bug wie cutters. Big more leverage even if it us two handed job..
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- Near Beeston Castle
I googled them and Screwfix wanted £84 for them. I expect more than a pair of pliers in my toolkit for that money. I be wanting a big hammer and a set of stillys at the very least.
For HT wire cutters you need a pair of these. I carry a set in my Tractor tool kit, has got me out of trouble many times. Kniowx equipment is top quality ?I found the short handled wire cutters hard to use on HT wire a lot tbh. Despite the brand name.
I prefer bit longer handled bolt type bug wie cutters. Big more leverage even if it us two handed job..
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For HT wire cutters you need a pair of these. I carry a set in my Tractor tool kit, has got me out of trouble many times. Kniowx equipment is top quality ?I found the short handled wire cutters hard to use on HT wire a lot tbh. Despite the brand name.
I prefer bit longer handled bolt type bug wie cutters. Big more leverage even if it us two handed job..
KNIPEX 71 12 200 CoBolt Compact Bolt Cutters black atramentized with slim multi-component grips 200 mm: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop KNIPEX 71 12 200 CoBolt Compact Bolt Cutters black atramentized with slim multi-component grips 200 mm.
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The sb seems to be a newer model.
I think the 250 is the length.
I have a pair and think they are very good. Much better than the pump pliers for use on nuts as they are a lot less likely to damage the nut head. The jaws open/close parallel. Obviously a spanner is better overall, but for one tool covers all, these are good. There are two sizes iirc and I bought the larger ones. Don't know if that is the model number you have posted.
I think the 250 is the length.
I have a pair and think they are very good. Much better than the pump pliers for use on nuts as they are a lot less likely to damage the nut head. The jaws open/close parallel. Obviously a spanner is better overall, but for one tool covers all, these are good. There are two sizes iirc and I bought the larger ones. Don't know if that is the model number you have posted.
Steevo
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- Gloucestershire
I have two pairs of the old style version. Always come in useful.....but no substitute for a proper spanner.
Steevo
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- Gloucestershire
Ah yes! The old style version I have is pump pliers type. I hate it when anyone uses them on a bit and damages it. Worst offender uses them to tighten Plasson water fittings - hate seeing teeth marks left!
pycoed
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- Pontarddulais, UK
Trouble I've found with mine is that the Open & Close measurement for the jaws is too small e.g. if you want to grip a 1" nut & then a 3/4" nut then it won't do both on the same setting.
Also they can be a bit fiddly to adjust
At around £50 I wouldn't buy another one (this one was a Christmas Pressie)