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Post by fishenman on Nov 19, 2009 19:06:54 GMT -5
I found some easier pliers for holding multiple wires together without any "spring-out" from the v shaped grip of normal pliars. They are called parallel flat nose and both surfaces meet flat instead of a "v" shape. Gee, I never thought I would get such a thrill from getting a little tool but my frustrations of trying to keep the outside wires gripped are finally over. Here's a pic- Sorry the pic is so big. I'm using Iphoto now and I haven't quite figured it out. At least there's no side scroll ;D Geoff
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Post by Toad on Nov 19, 2009 19:16:07 GMT -5
We all get excited about little tools for our hobby. Nice find
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Post by fishenman on Nov 19, 2009 19:40:07 GMT -5
Houston, we may have a problem. The outside of the jaws are possibly not flat enough to bend the bail wire around. It would be nice if the outsides of the jaws were also parallel. My buddy could mill them at his shop but, it's in LA. Geoff OK! I checked them out and they do not work like the other ones I can get it to work.
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Post by adrian65 on Nov 20, 2009 0:08:08 GMT -5
That's a fantastic tool! I felt the need of it more than once.
Adrian
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Post by nancyf on Nov 20, 2009 9:07:16 GMT -5
Maybe we didn't bother cause we already have them...or we don't need them? ;D Naw...I've got so many tools it is unreal. lol Anywho, we ladies love tools too. Yep, we do. I don't get any "spring out" with my flat nose pliers. I don't know what kind they are...I got them about 7 years ago. They are wider than most that I see now days. Maybe that is why they work so well when holding a lot of wires. hmmmm.....
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Post by fishenman on Nov 20, 2009 12:18:37 GMT -5
Nancy, You are correct. I could use the regular ones except, I'm a total newbie. The last wire bending was when I re-hung my old Mustangs muffler. I think most don't need them and I will be able to use any tool once I train my hands. Truth is, I'm high anxiety since the craft show is on the 28th. It's mainly for my wife's jewelry but I want to put some pendants up for sale. This time next year and those pliars may be useful for other things since the outside jaw is too fat for what I'm doing
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Post by nancyf on Nov 21, 2009 19:04:52 GMT -5
Well...mine aren't regular...they are larger than most. I have a pair of small ones, regular ones and this larger pair. I find the latter holds a lot of wires best. Still, you always use what works best for you. So...wrap on! ;D
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Post by Bejewelme on Nov 23, 2009 12:20:14 GMT -5
I only get a thrill out of large tools!!! LOL
WOW, nothing like getting a good grip on your tool to make you feel good, LOL
OK, I couldn't resist!!!!
Amber
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Post by fishenman on Nov 23, 2009 13:54:29 GMT -5
Thank you Amber, I've been waiting..................... ;D
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Post by nancyf on Nov 24, 2009 8:03:11 GMT -5
As I said...you only use what works BEST for you! LOL ;D You guys....dang. :blush:
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