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Offline zenlunatic

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springy pliers
on: May 30, 2009, 10:45:23 PM
Can you guys recommend some springy pliers.  I've been using my skeletool cx to seal cord work with the horizontal knurling on the pliers.  It's been a bit annoying that I have to get the cordage molten with a lighter (two hands needed) and then pick up my skeletool and get them open.  I'm looking for something with some sort of spring mechanism like the squirt p4, but at a lower price range.  If costco ever starts selling the squirt two-pack again I will definitely shell out, but I'm not buying a p4 for $30-40 just for this.

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Re: springy pliers
Reply #1 on: May 30, 2009, 11:26:10 PM
Bahco market a sprung MT loosely based on the Bear Jaws. The quality isn't bad.
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Re: springy pliers
Reply #2 on: May 30, 2009, 11:51:41 PM
I totally agree with you there - sprung jaws would be very useful.

I always use dedicated pliers for stuff like jewellery making where it would be next to impossible without them.
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Re: springy pliers
Reply #3 on: May 31, 2009, 12:06:07 AM

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Re: springy pliers
Reply #4 on: May 31, 2009, 12:24:26 AM
If you just need a spring loaded plier get one from hardware store, most of the small needlenose are spring open.

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Re: springy pliers
Reply #5 on: May 31, 2009, 01:56:50 AM
The pliers on the Wenger NewRangers are springy.
Models with pliers are: Alinghi 176 and 177, NewRanger 70,73,74,75, and Touring 174.


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Re: springy pliers
Reply #6 on: May 31, 2009, 02:11:31 AM
Gerber makes springy pliers as well.  For small work, a Clutch is pretty good (and inexpensive).
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Re: springy pliers
Reply #7 on: May 31, 2009, 02:49:55 AM
I'd stick with your first instinct and go for the Leatherman P4. None of the other small plier tools are as well made.
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Re: springy pliers
Reply #8 on: May 31, 2009, 02:53:52 AM
Or maybe some SAK pliers would suffice? I actually use a Gerber Clutch myself for paracord stuff, as I'd rather muck that up than a P4!

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Re: springy pliers
Reply #9 on: May 31, 2009, 02:54:13 AM
Quote from: J-sews on May 31, 2009, 02:49:55 AM
I'd stick with your first instinct and go for the Leatherman P4. None of the other small plier tools are as well made.
Hmm, I'd disagree when it comes to dedicated sprung pliers (not MTs). There's quality products out there.
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Re: springy pliers
Reply #10 on: May 31, 2009, 07:22:56 AM
The Kobalt tool is inexpensive and has some nice springy pliers.
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Re: springy pliers
Reply #11 on: May 31, 2009, 12:02:54 PM
How about the zillatool? It's pretty inexpensive and the pliers are springy. I have stopped using my Jr though, because the blade deployed in my pocket unintentionally. Could never bring myself to EDC it after that.

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Re: springy pliers
Reply #12 on: May 31, 2009, 08:19:54 PM
I wish leatherman made springy pliers. I know a guy who put away a wave for the suspension because of the pliers

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