Ok the insulation grips on my pliers is getting pretty ragg'ed. Ive always used the old fashioned "dip in hot water" replacement insulation grips on previous tools. My helper has the new journeyman tools, but Im not sure if I like those new fangled grips, or the old stand by's. Besides braking in new pliers? I like my klack'n kleins......what's everyone else do?
New Klein "J" tools, or new handles?
- Thread starter Mule
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I buy new ones pretty often, I don't like old tools.
chris kennedy
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Have you priced the new J-man tools?
I rarely get the chance to experience old tools. I usually lose them before they wear out.
Buck Parrish
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Kliens with the red grips. Nothing else comes close.
Some other brands look like Kleins. But, they ussually are not sharp or don't close far enough.
Here's what I use.
Roger
Yep, and they feel good in your hip pocket too, no drag getting them out..........that's the way I have my channel locks.....bare
I agree.
Roger
But think of the fuel you have to burn in the winter time warm'n those things up where you can work.......burr
alfiesauce
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But is it safe to work on live work with no insulation on the handles?
But is it safe to work on live work with no insulation on the handles?
Brother, you've better have more than that protecting you, doing live work...but yes its best to have insulation......old timers just got ole ways
JJWalecka
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I prefer the Klein pliers with the dark blue handles. I dislike the pliers with the crimp. The red handles ones feel tool thick to me.
I find that lube, provided for a hilti power actuated tool, works well for loosening em up.
JJ
I find that lube, provided for a hilti power actuated tool, works well for loosening em up.
JJ
But is it safe to work on live work with no insulation on the handles?
Standard 'cushion' handles are not voltage rated anyway.
brantmacga
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i use klein j-man pliers w/ the blue grips; they're great. strippers i use klein curve, and large/multi-cable cutters i use the red-handle kleins (to which none compare).
jeremysterling
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J-man grips are too tacky or grippy. No crimpers or fish-tape pullers either.
Klein D213-9NE with hot water grips that "klackety-klack" when you twirl/throw them are, IMHO, the world's finest handtool.
Klein D213-9NE with hot water grips that "klackety-klack" when you twirl/throw them are, IMHO, the world's finest handtool.
ohm
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Here's what I use.
Roger
They do clear the holster faster than a sheetrocker, but I generally replace them after a bucket of staples or a keg of nails, whichever comes first.
Sold !!! Im buying new red grips for my Klackadie Klacks, and my side klacks, and my needle klacks....
mattsilkwood
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yea they do ive got a pair of j-2000 with a tape puller and im pretty sure they make a pair with crimpers too.
over the last couple years ive switched over to the j-man tools and i really like em. the old style grips feel wierd to me now.
480sparky said:
yea i know but come on tell the gods honest truth. ive used mine on hot work and will again
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