Mongoose self adjusting pliers.

[gassed up]

Looking to buy some new grips and was wondering if anyone has used these or similar ones?

Mongoose : Self-Adjusting Water Pump Pliers : SMC Corporation

Cheers.

 

[Roger Welton]

Have seen some and didn't like them, I'm a knipex convert, ordered up a triple pack of alligators, the 450's came correctly but the 190 and 250's came as the nut wrench things and they are the biz!

 

[AWheating]

whats so hard about adjusting your grips that you need one that "self adjusts"?

best tools are the simple ones. cobra grips are great, channel lock flats are good too.

 

[gastec]

They lasted 5 minutes in the tool box then went out and bought the cobras.

 

[gassed up]

Just like the idea of the one handed operation, especially when getting into tight / awkward places.

sometimes the grips slip or drop and the other hand is otherwise engaged.

I was going to get the channel locks, but came across these and thought they were worth looking into.

 

[gassed up]

Was keen to see if they are sturdy or flimsy and if they seem like they will last.

 

[gassed up]

No one got any love for the mongoose then.

Oops, I ordered a pair the other night whilst under the influence.

 

[Bunker]

Let us know how you find them

 

[Ermintrude]

Bumbs got some cobra parallel teeth grips in for £67

 

[gassed up]

Havent had much chance to use them, been a bit quiet.

But they seem to be pretty good quality and the auto adjustment works very well, it will be interesting to see how that plays out once they get their water wings.

The 10 inch ones that i received were actually packaged and branded as monument. I will probably get the 12 inch ones as well if these dont go to poop.

 

[WHPES]

I use the Facom pliers that have the sprung loaded push button for changing jaw widths