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Brewcrafter

#150
September 25, 2025, 03:00:28 AM
I have never been disappointed with a Knipex product. - john

foakes

#151
October 07, 2025, 04:23:39 PM
Received the little Knipex extractor pliers yesterday.

Better than expected as to the size and the ability to get into smaller places easier. 

At only 6", thin but overbuilt, these could be really good for quickly removing broken or goobered screws.

This is the 150 size, and was only $27 plus tax and free shipping.

I know that the 200 size has been a lifesaver and time saver, these might be better for some of the reels I work on.  We'll see...

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MarkT

#152
October 07, 2025, 05:53:06 PM
I have both sizes of the Twin Grips and they're great. All of the Knipex (Kuh-nip-ex) pliers are great!
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MexicanGulf

#153
December 03, 2025, 03:25:57 PM
Quote from: handi2 on January 29, 2023, 09:43:51 AMI use the Milwaukee power M4 power screwdriver that has a great clutch. The clutch is so light I have to tighten the screws with a screwdriver after. Or I use the M4 to tighten on larger reels.

Keith

Great tool!
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Hytekrednek

#154
September 01, 2026, 07:53:44 PM
Quote from: Shellbelly on January 29, 2023, 02:52:55 PM
Quote from: jtwill98 on January 29, 2023, 05:31:34 AMI find useful with my aging eyes
That's a frustrating problem.  I got these from a long-retired machinist.  A bit comical, but they work.  Jewelers glasses with multiple lenses would be another option. 

My reel work area is in our living room so I can't get too "industrial" in there and the garage is a sawdust factory.

These remind me of the "OPTI-GRAB".  Hopefully these don't make you cross eyed.
I hope someone here understands.....

jtwill98

#155
September 01, 2026, 08:01:48 PM

Quote from: Hytekrednek on September 01, 2026, 07:53:44 PMThese remind me of the "OPTI-GRAB"

Are you referring to the "eye-glasses holder" invented by Steve Martin's character, "Navin" in the movie "The Jerk"?
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