Sick of my crappy Safety Wire Pliers... Just ordered new ones

[keeena]

I found this outfit that has some very good prices for Milbar tools. The 9WS that I have is way cheaper than I paid for mine.
http://www.crawfordtool.com/Safety-wire-pliers.html

My next ones will be the 11WS

I have the Millbars & also got them at Crawford Tool. Can't go wrong w/ them.

[loudog]

I'm with you Pete, worth the scrilla for the good ones. Tools that work better are worth the money, and they'll last forever. I never feel guilty spending money on tools I'll use consistently.

[Garandman]

I found this video when I was starting out and found it to be very helpful.]

That is really helpful - thanks.

Doesn't appear the HF pliers can reverse the way his can.

[The Snowman]

That is really helpful - thanks.

Doesn't appear the HF pliers can reverse the way his can.

Pete's new pliers will.

[csmutty]

Yeah I can't wait to ditch my parts unlimited cheapos now. Mine also won't return.

[pontifex]

I need a pair of safety wire pliers. So the 26Ws are what you guys are recommending?

[Rada]

I need a pair of safety wire pliers. So the 26Ws are what you guys are recommending?

I like the 6 inch size better for bike work. Especially when trying to do rear header bolts on a V-Twin


I just noticed that I referenced the wrong model. I will be getting the 45W and not the 11WS. Oops

[nt650hawk]

Tis where I got mine. $88.03. worth every penny per pull.....

http://www.mcmaster.com/#safety-wire-pliers/=lxp45v

[brady]

just ordered the 25W

[OreoGaborio]

Got em! I may or may not have had a moment alone with them.


Switching from right-hand to left-hand twist is a little stubborn... sometimes takes a little bit of fiddling in order to switch it w/o forcing it over. Hopefully they'll break-in with use & it'll get easier but I wrote to Crawford tool just in case, thanked them for the super quick shipping & asked about the switch.

[Gecko]

Hopefully they'll break-in with use & it'll get easier....

This ... at least that was the case with my pair. ymmv

[OreoGaborio]

Worrrd, thanks.

[KB]

Those are some pretty pliers boy you better keep those under lock and key I'm still using my military issue ones
Kb

[Yknot]

I picked up the 11WS from Crawford, better pricing than McMaster. So far work well, need to break them in. Thanks for the link for the Crawford site.

[brady]

10% off coupon code for Crawford Tool: #AP13

[The Snowman]

Sure Brady, now that I already ordered mine.

[The Snowman]

I picked up the 11WS from Crawford, better pricing than McMaster. So far work well, need to break them in. Thanks for the link for the Crawford site.

i got mine in a couple of days ago and am so so about them. The part where you pinch and slide to lock the pliers closed is made of plastic on the 11WS. My $8 HF pliers is metal.

I also had to take the twisting piece apart and work it in, because it wouldn't retract all the way in if I only brought the twister out half way. Once I worked that in, they're smooth as glass.

[OreoGaborio]

10% off coupon code for Crawford Tool: #AP13

Awww man!

Now I gotta buy somethin else to take advantage of that...

[Yknot]

Awww man!

Now I gotta buy somethin else to take advantage of that...

ummm...I got one too Pete. Just saying

I f'in love buying tools.

[brady]

Sure Brady, now that I already ordered mine.

it came with the pliers, you'll get one too I bet

[wiggeywackyo]

Where do you put the coupon code in?? Or is it one time use only?

[brady]

Where do you put the coupon code in?? Or is it one time use only?

dunno, just came as a slip of paper with my order

[Charlief]

Hey Pete.... Neighbor. Pssssssst. Don't tell any one. But I'm a Snap-on dealer. Give me a ring next time you need a quality tool!

[Jim]

Just used my "crappy" pliers and my experience was....about $57 cheaper.

[OreoGaborio]

Just used my "crappy" pliers and my experience was....about $57 cheaper.

Lemme know when you need to buy another pair and mine still look & work like brand new.