Lineman's Pliers

[JHZR2]

Are my favorite and most used pliers. I get it that there is no one size fits all in tool land... Each is for a different job. But if I'm using a gripping tool to hold something in place or (especially) manhandle it out, and it's not fine work necessitating needle nose, nor so large that a tongue and groove type pk ier is needed, these are my choice.

I can't even remember when I used a slip joint plier last, I'll grab the lineman plier first. I actually have two pair I like them so much - a Klein and a channel lock brand pair.

Anyone else use these for diverse jobs besides grabbing, pulling and twisting wire/cable?

 

[buck91]

Nope. Not because they don't work but because one set is in my turn-out pants and the other is in my "inside the house" toolbox, which gets less use.

 

[Mitch]

You have to try Parrot Jaw Pliers, they are addicting, every exposed bolt looks like they are begging to be gripped by them

 

[Pop_Rivit]

Sure. I have two or three pair in the toolbox and use them on occasion.

 

[Merkava_4]

Look up Klein D201-7CST .... they're like the Porsche of lineman pliers; lightweight and agile.

At the other end of the spectrum is the Snap-on 59AHLP .... super heavy and beefy.

 

[jhellwig]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Look up Klein D201-7CST .... they're like the Porsche of lineman pliers; lightweight and agile.

At the other end of the spectrum is the Snap-on 59AHLP .... super heavy and beefy.


Nope. You need the 2000 series kleins. They have hardened cutters for cutting bolts.


I am an electrician and don't use my linemans much anymore but that is just the nature of my job. My favorite pair are kleins that I found sitting on an I beam all rusted up that I sandblasted and put the Klein replacement handles on. They are nice and loose.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: jhellwig
Nope. You need the 2000 series kleins. They have hardened cutters for cutting bolts.


In that case, the D2000-7CST are the same pliers with hardened knives.

 

[Trav]

I have the Klein J2000-9NE but use them only for electrical work. Nothing twist heavy gauge wire for wire nuts like these.
For general automotive use I like the Klein D514-8, you might want to look at them, you will change your mind about slip joints.

 

[Merkava_4]

Trav -- out of curiosity, what do you use for cutting cotter pins ?

 

[George7941]

I never use a linemans pliers. I prefer the slip joint (2 position) pliers because the jaws come out more parallel on larger objects. Needle nose pliers get used on smaller objects.

 

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: Merkava_4
Trav -- out of curiosity, what do you use for cutting cotter pins ?


Dikes, Klein J228-8 or Knipex 74 21 250

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Dikes, Klein J228-8 or Knipex 74 21 250


Interesting!