ratchet pipeslice

[Mickyplumb]

if it works ok then fair bit of kit does it need oiling regularly?

Fair question, the only time I give it a jab of WD40 is if it's got exceptionally wet. It was 25 odd quid, it might not be that forgiving if I don't keep it 40'd so I don't take the chance.
Have you ever come across their plier wrenches ? Similar to the knipex plier wrench. Great looking concept, 45 pounds a pop though !

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Fair question, the only time I give it a jab of WD40 is if it's got exceptionally wet. It was 25 odd quid, it might not be that forgiving if I don't keep it 40'd so I don't take the chance.
Have you ever come across their plier wrenches ? Similar to the knipex plier wrench. Great looking concept, 45 pounds a pop though !

cant say i have got a link?

 

[Mickyplumb]

cant say i have got a link?

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rc...z9HDDg&usg=AFQjCNHFdHfaxWR_cAQFqrkYE4XaE3CBoA

I think I've done it right! Basically, parallel flat jaws, whatever load you put on the handles is multiplied by 10. Imagine it as an adjustable spanner that you can actually increase the jaw tightness on. Never slip. Never.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=knipex%20plier%20wrench&source=web&cd=8&ved=0CH8QtwIwBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D1_RLWKMXrqk&ei=BcLwT5u1GaLS0QXhz9HDDg&usg=AFQjCNHFdHfaxWR_cAQFqrkYE4XaE3CBoA

I think I've done it right! Basically, parallel flat jaws, whatever load you put on the handles is multiplied by 10. Imagine it as an adjustable spanner that you can actually increase the jaw tightness on. Never slip. Never.

they look the dogs but i have used the alligator for donkeys years,would be hard for me to convert

 

[EPH]

they look the dogs but i have used the alligator for donkeys years,would be hard for me to convert

But the alligator is a different tool completely, their grips whilst the other one is a spanner.

Must say I like the look of them.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

But the alligator is a different tool completely, their grips whilst the other one is a spanner.

Must say I like the look of them.

same **** different teeth

 

[Mickyplumb]

they look the dogs but i have used the alligator for donkeys years,would be hard for me to convert

Am I wrong or are the Alligators jaws fitted with teeth ? I think the argument that Knipex etc are using is that because the handles on the standard format of pump pliers are direct action (no lever multiplication ) then they need the teeth to get the grip because jaw clamping force isn't sufficient in itself to grip the fitting. Also, with direct action ( non parallel jaws) then even if you took the teeth of off the pump pliers then the chances of your jaws being perfectly parallel with the flats of the hex fitting is zero. Also, my train of thought is why would I ever use toothed pump pliers on a fitting if there was an alternative ? Having played with some that my buddy has got, it's a bit like being in the situation where a nut is so seized, it is untrue. So, you put your best Bahco's or Irega's or whatever on the nut and are pushing like crazy thinking that any second it's going to slip and destroy your knuckles. Well, with these, you would simple squeeze a little tighter knowing that whatever you're doing is multiplied by 10 ! I think it's the sort of tool that give you confidence to undo anything, no matter how tight. Just my opinion though.

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

tbh been in this game a long time anything with a ratchet dont impress me much those robogrips where one cack example (ask tamz his views ) if i caNT UNDO IT WITH A KNIPEX OR BACHOS I EITHER GET OUT THE FOOTPRINTS OR THE STILSONS,a stillsons never fails especially when it has a bar or hammer on the end of it,but if this ratchet stuff works for you and makes you more efficient then good on you,it has after all taken me 4 years to see the virtues of a oscillating cutter

 

[Mickyplumb]

tbh been in this game a long time anything with a ratchet dont impress me much those robogrips where one cack example (ask tamz his views ) if i caNT UNDO IT WITH A KNIPEX OR BACHOS I EITHER GET OUT THE FOOTPRINTS OR THE STILSONS,a stillsons never fails especially when it has a bar or hammer on the end of it,but if this ratchet stuff works for you and makes you more efficient then good on you,it has after all taken me 4 years to see the virtues of a oscillating cutter

There's another debate, stilsons, rigid, footprints .... Thank heavens for the choice !

 

[SafeGasInstall]

out of all i think the spanner is a good one !