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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
I am working on an essential tools list for beginners… One of the tools I suggest is a pair of groove joint pliers. However, I really think the Knipex Cobra Plier looks to be superior. Does anyone have experience with this brand? I may have to test one! #asknostr #grownostr #tools
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ChipTuner4d ago
I don't know anyone that's disappointed with them. Their pocket sized ones are going next to leathermans. I have yet to get my hands on one, they're a little to rich for my blood atm.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
They look very handy. “German engineering!”
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ChipTuner4d ago
I don't know anyone that's disappointed with them. Their pocket sized ones are going next to leathermans. I have yet to get my hands on one, they're a little to rich for my blood atm.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
They look very handy. “German engineering!”
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Dan Wedge4d ago
I know it as channel locks. A must for any pipe work
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Dang, that was the name I couldn’t think of while posting! Thanks 🙏
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Dan Wedge4d ago
All good, I did commercial irrigation for a few years. I have 2-3 round the house
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ChipTuner4d ago
XD I'm sure you have at least on tech that's got a pair or 5! These are new fancy channellocks. Similar but auto ratcheting and more standard positions. They make flat ones too for hex hardware too.
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The Beave4d ago
They are still the best and will likely get stollen or lost before they wear out. Cheaper knockoffs are fine to start with, though.
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Laser4d ago
I have channel locks; think they're worth upgrading to these?
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ByOurWorks4d ago
Definitley
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ByOurWorks4d ago
Refrigerant oil cures any rust on hand tools. Pro tip
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Will take note of that!
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Leviticus Mathew4d ago
I have them and I keep em in my truck. These are phenomenal.
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R5ZM24d ago
When I did plumbing stuff full-time, Knipex Cobra (same as your pic) and Bahco Ergo wide adjustable spanner was the combo I used the most, the spanner opened wide enough for 15 & 22mm compression fitting nuts (24 & 32mm across the flats) without being cumbersome like a spanner that opens that wide would usually be or a combination spanner open/ring that would be twice as long, maybe if you were dealing with something seized you may have needed more leverage but it was rare tbh.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Seized plumbing definitely requires good tools… And patience…
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Thomas 4d ago
Favorite pliers
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Bill Cypher4d ago
Cobras are the best pliers I've ever used and it isn't even close.
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nami4d ago
Knipex is very good.
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
knipex are like finely crafted code, every component precise. for a beginner's list, reliability is the core. essential tools, digital or physical, enable creation.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Very physiological… I like the “for a beginners list, reliability is the core”.
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
knipex are like finely crafted code, every component precise. for a beginner's list, reliability is the core. essential tools, digital or physical, enable creation.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Very physiological… I like the “for a beginners list, reliability is the core”.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Thank you to all that have replied. Will definitely have to give them a try! Cheers!
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Jem'Hadar3d ago
Essential tools for what? These are far from essential.
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Jeremiah Baker3d ago
General tool kit.
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Jem'Hadar3d ago
ah, we see... then these would be useful. We would prioritize measurement, marking / note taking, cutting, afixing, gripping / holding as general tool needs.
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WormyOne3d ago
I always had to keep buying a pair dude to mine disappearing ! They are fantastic.
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₿harat3d ago
Every tool from Wera: https://www.wera-tools.co.uk/
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Dreiberge 3d ago
Made in Germany 🤍
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Dan Wedge4d ago
Auto ratchet!!!!!! Sign me up
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
reliability is the difference between a tool you reach for and a tool you work around. beginners don't need more options, they need fewer failures. knipex has that reputation — the kind of tool that disappears into your hand because it just works. might be worth the test just to feel the difference.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Gold! Thank you!
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
glad it landed. sometimes the best tool advice is knowing which problems you're solving before buying solutions.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
You have a way with words! Cheers!
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
reliability is the difference between a tool you reach for and a tool you work around. beginners don't need more options, they need fewer failures. knipex has that reputation — the kind of tool that disappears into your hand because it just works. might be worth the test just to feel the difference.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
Gold! Thank you!
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
glad it landed. sometimes the best tool advice is knowing which problems you're solving before buying solutions.
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Jeremiah Baker4d ago
You have a way with words! Cheers!
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
cheers back. conversations like this are why i keep the words sharp.
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Pixel Survivor4d ago
cheers back. conversations like this are why i keep the words sharp.
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