Best VDE Combination Pliers?

TantrumPRO · Feb 13, 2015

So i've been working in admin for the last two years due to a driving license mishap, however still do the cheeky foreigner most weekends if the job isn't too far on public transport

I'm looking to go back on the tools in a couple months and replacing most of my tools,

What VDE pliers would you recommend? (Combination and Long Nose), I had some CK ones that have gone walkies (or left in a false ceiling on an old job, tut tut).

Thank you for your thoughts

telectrix · Feb 13, 2015

i like bahco.

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Pete999 · Feb 13, 2015

Knipex, but then I'm a tool tart

TantrumPRO · Feb 13, 2015

I like bahco tools i have the irazola drivers i've used the Bahco long nose before but not combination, must admit i'm a tool tart myself but i suppose you get what you pay for i want something that grips without slipping and comfortable. I found the knipex ones abit too big as i have piano fingers lol

Silly Sausage · Feb 13, 2015

telectrix said:
i like bahco.

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Me too.
Their rubber handled reversibles are the Dog's Danglies aswell.

TantrumPRO · Feb 13, 2015

Are those bahco ones VDE?

tazz · Feb 13, 2015

I`ve stuck to C.K for years, srewdrivers, cutters etc....but especially their FP200 stripper, makes life real easy.

Plonker 3 · Feb 13, 2015

Got sll knipex cutters, long nose, side cutters and pipe grips. Tried several other including CK, Bahco and Stanley but have always gone back to Knipex after a while.

amlu · Feb 13, 2015

ck long nose and ck combicutter, have both for years and still going strong.

Geordie Spark · Feb 14, 2015

TantrumPRO said:
So i've been working in admin for the last two years due to a driving license mishap, however still do the cheeky foreigner most weekends if the job isn't too far on public transport

I'm looking to go back on the tools in a couple months and replacing most of my tools,

What VDE pliers would you recommend? (Combination and Long Nose), I had some CK ones that have gone walkies (or left in a false ceiling on an old job, tut tut).

Thank you for your thoughts

Here you go Bonny Lad >>>>>>>>> http://www.electriciansforums.co.uk...k/3000/99774-opinions.html&ss=3986j1981550j10

Take your pick from that lot - (as the Irish Navvy may have said.)

telectrix · Feb 14, 2015

TantrumPRO said:
Are those bahco ones VDE?

no. just insulated. personal preference. i don't need big knobbly bits on the handles to keep my fingers safe. when i did my apprenticeship, non-insulated tools with a bit of tape wrapped round was the norm.

Tiny Spark · Feb 14, 2015

Draper expert VDE are my Prefered pliers, the high leverage ones.

Although CK are a close 2nd.
Especially love their Combi Cutters!!

TantrumPRO · Feb 16, 2015

I've decided to go Ck once again thanks guys much appreciated for your suggestions!

The Finch · Feb 28, 2015

Yes electrical had an offer the other day on eclipse vde, picked up some pliers just short £10 plus vat

Jaxo · Mar 26, 2015

Bacho for me

rapparee · Mar 28, 2015

Knipex for me

Geordie Spark · Mar 29, 2015

rapparee said:
Knipex for me

Woolworths best - bought around 1960.

BLBelfast · Apr 10, 2015

Marvel linesman pliers

ruston · Apr 10, 2015

Geordie Spark said:
Woolworths best - bought around 1960.

Lol, I've still got a pair of Lucas Elliot that could still hold their own with any of the best, I wouldn't like to think how old they are.

Geordie Spark · Apr 10, 2015

ruston said:
Lol, I've still got a pair of Lucas Elliot that could still hold their own with any of the best, I wouldn't like to think how old they are.

They don't make cars like they used to either!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=subNOl2wWCc

PSES · Apr 20, 2015

Knipex for all my hand tools for me with CK screwdrivers. The old CK screwdrivers were so much better than the new however. I guess I'm just agreeing with the above, bring back the old days!!

Pete999 · Apr 20, 2015

PSES said:
Knipex for all my hand tools for me with CK screwdrivers. The old CK screwdrivers were so much better than the new however. I guess I'm just agreeing with the above, bring back the old days!!

Got some CK before I left work, looked good, but looks are deceiving, load of tosh really

Bobster · Apr 20, 2015

Pete999 said:
Got some CK before I left work, looked good, but looks are deceiving, load of tosh really

The new CK drivers are appalling!

The ones they had before the design changed were really good. (They had an almost hexagonal handle, rather than the smoothed new design)

Unfortunately In my experience the quality CK used to have has gone massively down hill.

Best VDE Combination Pliers?

TantrumPRO

telectrix

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Pete999

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TantrumPRO

Silly Sausage

TantrumPRO

tazz

Plonker 3

amlu

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Geordie Spark

telectrix

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Tiny Spark

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TantrumPRO

The Finch

Jaxo

rapparee

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Geordie Spark

BLBelfast

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ruston

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Geordie Spark

PSES

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Pete999

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Bobster

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