KIC Posted June 11, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 11, 2012 I bought a set of these large pliers from Harbor Freight. I can not believe how many times they have come in handy in such a short time. Today I was trying to tighten a hose clamp that the screw was in a position that I couldn't get a small open end or screw driver to it. The long needle nose work well in loosening the clamp so I could spin it and re-tighten it. They also work really well on the oil breather line under the air box on a 1st Gen. I recommend a set of these for every tool box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 11, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 11, 2012 That top one would be great for pulling out nose hairs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted June 11, 2012 Share #3 Posted June 11, 2012 I have had the pleasure to observe skydoc with a pair of those and he is an artist. I can say they are very useful , especially if you have fat fingers, getting into tight places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted June 11, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted June 11, 2012 I forgot to mention that they were less than 10.00 for the set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted June 12, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 12, 2012 Great for fishing things out of the Garbage disposal too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 12, 2012 I have the same set from HF but they had orange handles. Yep, one of the better buys. I have used them dozens of times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 12, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 12, 2012 I got a set in my box. Got a bunch of Harbor Freight things I work with and leave my good tools put away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 12, 2012 I got a set in my box. Got a bunch of Harbor Freight things I work with and leave my good tools put away.... Saving those good tools for when you get a second gen???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 12, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 12, 2012 You need better tools for a 2nd gen cuz they need a lot of work......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 12, 2012 Keep it up there, Riblet....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twigg Posted June 12, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 12, 2012 Replacing the breather hose from the airbox is a breeze with these: [ame=http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-3495-11-Inch-Reach-Pliers/dp/B000NQ15ZK/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1339468392&sr=8-4&keywords=hose+pliers]Amazon.com: TEKTON 3495 11-Inch Long Reach Hose Ring Pliers: Home Improvement@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31mIk%2BW20hL.@@AMEPARAM@@31mIk%2BW20hL[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 12, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 12, 2012 Saving those good tools for when you get a second gen???? You mean the new pretty tools that don't want to work as good as the old ones??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted June 12, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 12, 2012 I bought a set of these large pliers from Harbor Freight. I can not believe how many times they have come in handy in such a short time. Today I was trying to tighten a hose clamp that the screw was in a position that I couldn't get a small open end or screw driver to it. The long needle nose work well in loosening the clamp so I could spin it and re-tighten it. They also work really well on the oil breather line under the air box on a 1st Gen. I recommend a set of these for every tool box. Yep, bought a set of those myself. Big hands just don't fit in tiny places.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvrT Posted June 12, 2012 Share #14 Posted June 12, 2012 Replacing the breather hose from the airbox is a breeze with these: Amazon.com: TEKTON 3495 11-Inch Long Reach Hose Ring Pliers: Home Improvement well, they won't work on nose hairs but ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonRider Posted June 12, 2012 Share #15 Posted June 12, 2012 Those would have come in handy when putting my 83 back together.........gonna have to get me a set........:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted June 12, 2012 Share #16 Posted June 12, 2012 That top one would be great for pulling out nose hairs! That's just not right! Harbor Frieght tools are not something I would buy if I made a living with tools, but for the Backyard Barney like myself, they work great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmelah Posted June 12, 2012 Share #17 Posted June 12, 2012 well, they won't work on nose hairs but ....... yea they will you just have to grab a bunch at one time and hope they all come out at the same time :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted June 13, 2012 Share #18 Posted June 13, 2012 That's just not right! Harbor Frieght tools are not something I would buy if I made a living with tools, but for the Backyard Barney like myself, they work great! :sign yeah that: You have to watch the quality of some of their stuff but you can load a tool box full of useable tools for a LOT less money than the big names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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