Amos Malone
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I found a set of these on a sale recently. I swear I can disassemble/reassemble 95% of my motorcycle using this set, that fits in my pants pocket. Even the Phillips head fits the JIS screws nicely.
I must be the only person on earth that hates Knipex pliers. I bought a set of 3 sizes based on universally rave reviews but they just sit in the drawer because I find them cumbersome to adjust. It may be because I'm left handed so the adjustment button is awkward to reach.Knipex pliers. One of my favorites. Wrench, rivet squeezer, metal bender, light tapping hammer. It can also be adjusted with gloves on when it's minus 45 and you don't want to take off your gloves.
Want to sell them?I must be the only person on earth that hates Knipex pliers. I bought a set of 3 sizes based on universally rave reviews but they just sit in the drawer because I find them cumbersome to adjust. It may be because I'm left handed so the adjustment button is awkward to reach.
Hand for size comparison (I didn't have a banana).
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feel free to send them to me. I'm also a lefty, but somehow manage...I must be the only person on earth that hates Knipex pliers. I bought a set of 3 sizes based on universally rave reviews but they just sit in the drawer because I find them cumbersome to adjust. It may be because I'm left handed so the adjustment button is awkward to reach.
This is an infrequently needed must have. For me, typical snap ring pliers are designed for creation of blood blisters and new sailor language. This makes removing and installing snap rings, well a "snap." (sorry, couldn't help myself). You'll thank me later.
This is an infrequently needed must have. For me, typical snap ring pliers are designed for creation of blood blisters and new sailor language. This makes removing and installing snap rings, well a "snap." (sorry, couldn't help myself). You'll thank me later.
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That tool, from KD tools I think, is different. As you turn the handle, it works the snap ring. No need to squeeze it just right while moving the ring in or out.
How do you like your set?Thanks for that review! I ordered a set to carry on my bike, should be perfect! That plus the little kit that came with the bike, a couple of spoons, a spare 21" tube (which will work on the 18" rear too in a pinch), and some zip ties and electrical tape... should be all I need to carry. And a couple pounds lighter than what I'm carrying now.
Trying to lighten up the load anywhere I can!