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Craftsman laminated pliers

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Stumpalump

01-20-2007 12:01:30




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I just got a late Cristmas present. Why would they use laminated plates to make pliers? I got a 3 piece set (USA). Pliers,Long Nose and Slipjoint. I guess to add to the hundred pliers I already have. Are the laminates good for any special application or should I keep them in the box to re-gift? The seem made well if you like thick cushiny handles.




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BDT im Minnesota

01-21-2007 14:35:05




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to Stumpalump, 01-20-2007 12:01:30  
Those pliers have a good purpose on this earth,,,Those are the type of tools you loan to your brother-in-law..keeps the good stuff safe and secure$$$



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BREEZE (MID-GA)

01-20-2007 17:08:50




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to Stumpalump, 01-20-2007 12:01:30  
Hey All I must agree. They are not high quality.
Probably good for the home closet toolboxes.
I recieved a pair of the craftsman locking pliers.(kinda like vice-grips)Not worth diddly!
That's my $.02
later, The Breeze



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Fawteen

01-20-2007 15:19:39




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to Stumpalump, 01-20-2007 12:01:30  
Junk.



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TImV

01-20-2007 14:18:54




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to Stumpalump, 01-20-2007 12:01:30  
Laminated objects are cheaper to make than their cast or forged equivalent--just stamp out the pieces, rivet them together, and you're done--no complicated manufacturing and machining processes are needed once you've built the initial tools. Also, they're often stronger (or at least more breakage resistant) than their cast or forged cousins, as a crack in one piece won't travel through the entire structure (see also: plywood, laminated beams, fiberglass composites, etc.). However, I have a pair of these (got them as a Christmas gift) and I'll take my Channel-L-Locks hands-down over them. They're a whole lot better than no slip-joint pliers, but not as good as a "real" pair.

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RustyFarmall

01-20-2007 13:00:27




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to Stumpalump, 01-20-2007 12:01:30  
Sears seems to be subscribing to the theory that if you build a better mousetrap, the world will beat a path to your door. The problem with this theory is that in most cases, the absolute best mousetrap has already been invented, and it works. Everything else is either just a copy, or comes with bells and whistles designed to catch the eye of the un-informed and gullible consumer. Those cushioned handles are real nice, until they become oil soaked, and then they get sort of slippery. My thoughts are to either re-gift them, or throw them into a tool box where they will seldom see any use, and if they get lost, so what?

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RayP(MI)

01-20-2007 13:40:30




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to RustyFarmall, 01-20-2007 13:00:27  
Yeah, I got a pair too - found laying in the middle of a road. Not impressed - good set of regular slipjoints wins out every time. A yuppy tool, for casual home owner. Not much good for those of us who haveta wrench for serious reasons.



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rustyj14

01-21-2007 10:49:16




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 Re: Craftsman laminated pliers in reply to RayP(MI), 01-20-2007 13:40:30  
No, i haven't received any of those pliers as a gift, nor have i bought any! I have always used Channel-lock pliers for that kind of usage, and see no reason to change. But, i have mostly Craftsman ratchets, in the smaller sizes, bought years ago. The newer ones, with the push-button for releasing the socket, always drop the socket just when ya need it! Then again, i have 2 box wrenches, one a Craftsman, the other Snap-on. The Snap-on slips sometimes, the Craftsman is way better-never slips, and it is older than the snap-on! Back when metrics came to the USA, and mechanics had to have them to work on new cars, i bought several shallow and deep socket sets, made in Taiwan. Those sets are still in use, and have given good service. S&K were also good sets to use. I've had them for years, and they still do good service, although the ratchets slip sometimes, and the S&K tool man is hard to find here in my region.

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