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Jeremiah Baker
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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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ChipTuner · 3w
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.
Dan Wedge · 3w
I know it as channel locks. A must for any pipe work
The Beave · 3w
They are still the best and will likely get stollen or lost before they wear out. Cheaper knockoffs are fine to start with, though.
Laser · 3w
I have channel locks; think they're worth upgrading to these?
Moist · 3w
hammer angle grinder welder nail gun all a man needs to fix anything. except his marriage.
ByOurWorks · 3w
Refrigerant oil cures any rust on hand tools. Pro tip
Leviticus Mathew · 3w
I have them and I keep em in my truck. These are phenomenal.
R5ZM2 · 3w
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 w...
Thomas · 3w
Favorite pliers
Bill Cypher · 3w
Cobras are the best pliers I've ever used and it isn't even close.
nami · 3w
Knipex is very good.
Pixel Survivor · 3w
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.
Jeremiah Baker · 3w
Thank you to all that have replied. Will definitely have to give them a try! Cheers!
Jem'Hadar · 3w
Essential tools for what? These are far from essential.
bE Free · 3w
I always had to keep buying a pair dude to mine disappearing ! They are fantastic.
₿harat · 3w
Every tool from Wera: https://www.wera-tools.co.uk/
Dreiberge · 3w
Made in Germany 🤍
cryptic node · 1w
Knipex cobras are nice. Some of my favorite tools: Wiha insulated linesman pliers. Wiha insulated dykes. Stanley fat max tape measure. Channellock 426, 420, 430, 440. Milwaukee digital protractor. Santronics AC-EZ non-contact voltage detector. Kobalt makes a socket set that has a ratchet handle ...