Wrench/pump pliers for chrome work ?

[Sanke]

Hi guys
Usually when fitting chrome showers taps etc I wrap my pliers with a towel or wrap the nut with insulation tape What do you guys normally do ?

 

[tamz]

Use these



or these

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

yea bachos for me to,what knipex is that tamz?

 

[Sanke]

Looked them up Cost about £47

 

[Sanke]

If just using an adj wrench how to you ensure the chrome isn't scratched ?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

Looked them up Cost about £47

is that the knipex? quite dear i have just ordered brittool ones and they were salty at £30 but if they last

 

[Sanke]

Yes that's the avg price for the knipex Good tools though !

 

[dontknowitall]

I read a tip on this forum not too long ago about using leather to protect the chrome.

 

[Sanke]

Probably same sort of idea as the insulation tape then

 

[tamz]

yea bachos for me to,what knipex is that tamz?

Smooth faced cobra's. You can get them for around £40. Not cheap but quality tools.
Sometimes better than an adjustable as they won't slip. They won't mark chrome.

A tip for anyone buying tools.
Buy the best you can afford........then when you can afford it, buy the best

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

bought these as well for general purpose work thoughts?
FACOM TOOLS MULTIGRIP PLIERS 180.CPE on eBay (end time 18-Nov-10 13:01:50 GMT)

 

[tamz]

Had a set of Facom's years ago and they were decent enough grips.
Tried and bought most types over the years as i have an obsession with buying tools
Used knipex for the past 20 odd years as they suit me, mainly alligators for everyday use. They are a permanent fixture in my back pocket!
You can abuse them any way you like and they will never slip or strip or catch your fingers. The new 250 ones have 9 adjustments instead of 7 so open up enough to grab an 1 1/2" nut like the bahco's. I didn't like them to begin with but now think they are better than the old ones. It is just what you get used to.

This guy is doing them at a good price
Knipex Alligator Waterpump Pliers 88 01 250 75355 NS on eBay (end time 23-Nov-10 23:52:42 GMT)

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

now that is a good price tbh the knips are my preferd grips but set number 4?5? 8? etc have gone missing left on job /apprentice lost them(later being quite likely) so fancied a change

 

[tamz]

I used to buy them by the display box load but the more you have the more you loose.
The biggest problem is laziness on my part, leaving the apprentice to tidy the tools away.
You just need to slap him a bit harder

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

I used to buy them by the display box load but the more you have the more you loose.
The biggest problem is laziness on my part, leaving the apprentice to tidy the tools away.
You just need to slap him a bit harder

now thats the best idea i have heard all week

 

[tamz]

now thats the best idea i have heard all week

he'll appreciate it when he is older

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

if he gets there LOL you have probably been to the arms and read that thread but i am cool now dont want to kill him anymore just hate him instead

 

[princegoose]

some cheap pump pliers come with removable plastic teeth, rubbish for anything else though. machine mart do a set.

 

[Discreet-Heat]

Ive always used bahco myself but came across these online has anyone ever used them are they much good?

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[Malc.]

On a similar line. How do you get those tiny chrome plated plastic buttons off that conceal the grub screws in taps.
Any ideas.
Thanks,
Malc.

 

[princegoose]

Ive always used bahco myself but came across these online has anyone ever used them are they much good?

[DLMURL]http://www.monument-tools.com/web_images/72dpi_min500pix_A/MON2023.JPG[/DLMURL]

they are rubbish

 

[dontknowitall]

On a similar line. How do you get those tiny chrome plated plastic buttons off that conceal the grub screws in taps.
Any ideas.
Thanks,
Malc.

Stanley knife works for me.

 

[JJayMan]

Soft Jaws do my chrome jobs fine
Monument 2028U Plastic Jaw Wonder Pliers 10 1/2in / 270mm - Transtools

 

[Malc.]

Dontknowitall
Thanks
Malc

 

[GQuigley67]

i like this tool Google Image Result for http://www.diytools.co.uk/diy/Images/DB_Detail/_17859__158621__.jpg

doesn't slip and doesn't scratch fits standard sized 15mm and 22mm nuts!