Hose Gripping Ring-Nose Pliers ?

[SubLGT]

Is a ring-nose plier set a usefull tool set for the DIY mechanic, for removal of vacuum hoses and small diameter coolant hoses?
Seems that having only one length and one ring angle would be a big limitation.

Amazon.com: ATD Tools (813 11'' 3-Piece Ring Nose Pliers Set : Tools & Home Improvement

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Sunex 3 Piece 11" Long Reach Hose Gripper Pliers Set

Sunex 3 Piece 11" Long Reach Hose Gripper Pliers Set

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Gearwrench has a double pivot ring-nose plier set for $69, but the latest production run is getting poor reviews at Amazon.

GEARWRENCH 3 Pc. Double-X Hose Grip Plier Set - 82107 - - Amazon.com

GEARWRENCH 3 Pc. Double-X Hose Grip Plier Set - 82107 - - Amazon.com

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This is a different style of hose removal tool, for smaller hoses, but it looks very usefull. I think I will order one.

Amazon.com: Lisle 47900 Hose Remover Pliers : Tools & Home Improvement

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[Gyro Gearloose]

These can also be used to push down the locking clips on push to lock connectors in places too tight for hands. Life savers for getting GM heater hoses loose up against the firewall. Got mine at Harbor Freight for $15. If I never use them again it was worth every penny.

 

[ET16]

Remote pliers are good for all sorts of hoses:

Amazon.com: Mayhew Tools 28680-MAI 045256286808, multi : Tools & Home Improvement

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[SubLGT]

The Mayhew tool is for removing hose clamps. I am asking about pliers to grip the hose.

 

[atikovi]

Is a ring-nose plier set a usefull tool set for the DIY mechanic, for removal of vacuum hoses and small diameter coolant hoses?
Seems that having only one length and one ring angle would be a big limitation.

I have the last one on the list and find it useful for many occasions. Never considered the ring-nose but the guy on South Main said they are useful and at the price of the first one, I may jump. Needing a $15 item on AMZ and this will bump it to free shipping.

 

[JC1]

I bought some of the cheap ones at JFK. I can't recall the price, but they were cheap. Does the job for me.

 

[Trav]

Is a ring-nose plier set a usefull tool set for the DIY mechanic, for removal of vacuum hoses and small diameter coolant hoses?
Seems that having only one length and one ring angle would be a big limitation.

Amazon.com: ATD Tools (813 11'' 3-Piece Ring Nose Pliers Set : Tools & Home Improvement

Buy ATD Tools (813 11'' 3-Piece Ring Nose Pliers Set: Snap-Ring Pliers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Sunex 3 Piece 11" Long Reach Hose Gripper Pliers Set

Sunex 3 Piece 11" Long Reach Hose Gripper Pliers Set

www.tooltopia.com

Gearwrench has a double pivot ring-nose plier set for $69, but the latest production run is getting poor reviews at Amazon.

GEARWRENCH 3 Pc. Double-X Hose Grip Plier Set - 82107 - - Amazon.com

GEARWRENCH 3 Pc. Double-X Hose Grip Plier Set - 82107 - - Amazon.com

www.amazon.com

This is a different style of hose removal tool, for smaller hoses, but it looks very usefull. I think I will order one.

Amazon.com: Lisle 47900 Hose Remover Pliers : Tools & Home Improvement

Buy Lisle 47900 Hose Remover Pliers: Snap-Ring Pliers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

Those types of pliers are very useful, check these out. I have been using a little since I got them, they are great for small and big hose in places you can use them. Just another tool not the only one.

Soft Jaw Pliers

I was looking for something better than the red covers commonly used over the pliers jaws and found these from the Japanese company IPS. These things are nice! These are useful for twisting stuck hoses without damaging the rubber or silicone, holding and turning plastic and aluminum pieces or...

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[Timmastertech]

The lisle tool is **** near useless. never works and tends to break things. The Gearwrench double X pliers are awesome

 

[SubLGT]

..........The Gearwrench double X pliers are awesome

According to the latest reviews at Amazon, they are no longer awesome because of very poor fit and finish.

 

[Trav]

I only have this style from the ones listed.

Amazon.com: ATD Tools (813 11'' 3-Piece Ring Nose Pliers Set : Tools & Home Improvement

Buy ATD Tools (813 11'' 3-Piece Ring Nose Pliers Set: Snap-Ring Pliers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[ajchien]

I’d look at the gearwrench x pliers. The problem with my hose pliers is that opening the gripping end sometimes requires you to open wide the handle side a lot, and if you’re trying To remove something further away, you can’t get the handles opened wide enough because other hoses and things are in the way.