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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 29, 2022 10:44:26 GMT -5
I noticed last night that my tools had been sinfully neglected. My favorite pliers had a groove dug into it where I never oiled them!!! AND, there was rust around it. Yeah, They sorely needed some attention. I cleaned them up, oiled them, check for rough spots to sand and generally gave them the once over and some TLC. Tools are my friends and I was a bad friend. Didn't even take that long to do it. No excuse. SMH. Bad Tela. Thankfully, my favorite pair weren't ruined. I use the same 3 pliers on every wrap, so they get a lot of abuse.
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Post by Pat on Jan 29, 2022 11:05:30 GMT -5
How do you clean them, and what kind of oil do you use? Good idea!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 29, 2022 12:44:25 GMT -5
How do you clean them, and what kind of oil do you use? Good idea! I clean the handles with a cleaning wipe and clean the metal with oil. I got some synthetic oil to try and I like it, but you can use an oil like 3 in 1. Oil is a pretty good solvent for the gunk on the metal. |
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Post by holajonathan on Jan 29, 2022 13:18:42 GMT -5
I noticed last night that my tools had been sinfully neglected. My favorite pliers had a groove dug into it where I never oiled them!!! AND, there was rust around it. Yeah, They sorely needed some attention. I cleaned them up, oiled them, check for rough spots to sand and generally gave them the once over and some TLC. Tools are my friends and I was a bad friend. Didn't even take that long to do it. No excuse. SMH. Bad Tela. Thankfully, my favorite pair weren't ruined. I use the same 3 pliers on every wrap, so they get a lot of abuse. Show us a photo, please? (I just want to see the three specific pliers, not judge your plier cleaning skills.) |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 29, 2022 14:45:54 GMT -5
I noticed last night that my tools had been sinfully neglected. My favorite pliers had a groove dug into it where I never oiled them!!! AND, there was rust around it. Yeah, They sorely needed some attention. I cleaned them up, oiled them, check for rough spots to sand and generally gave them the once over and some TLC. Tools are my friends and I was a bad friend. Didn't even take that long to do it. No excuse. SMH. Bad Tela. Thankfully, my favorite pair weren't ruined. I use the same 3 pliers on every wrap, so they get a lot of abuse. Show us a photo, please? (I just want to see the three specific pliers, not judge your plier cleaning skills.) Even better... My 3 favorites I've been using these a long time. Long enough to see the price double. The tip is tiny!
These are great for just about everything. I probably use these the most. My current pair is about 10 years old and still kicking. Proof that you don't have to spend a lot.
And, these... They are also a great all purpose pair of pliers. I love Swanstrom. They have come down a little in quality since my first pair, but they are still very good.
(I use Amazon Smile as my Amazon account. Proceeds go to Gary Sinese. You don't have to do that. you can get them on regular Amazon.)
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 29, 2022 15:50:07 GMT -5
When I was at Rio, I noticed they have a new (to me) pair of Swanstrom micro flat nose. Had to get them. I'm a pliers addict. I have so many and use them all, too. I have 15 pair, not counting cutters, and they all have a use or two.
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Post by brybry on Jan 29, 2022 20:21:53 GMT -5
Show us a photo, please? (I just want to see the three specific pliers, not judge your plier cleaning skills.) Even better... My 3 favorites I've been using these a long time. Long enough to see the price double. The tip is tiny!
These are great for just about everything. I probably use these the most. My current pair is about 10 years old and still kicking. Proof that you don't have to spend a lot.
And, these... They are also a great all purpose pair of pliers. I love Swanstrom. They have come down a little in quality since my first pair, but they are still very good.
(I use Amazon Smile as my Amazon account. Proceeds go to Gary Sinese. You don't have to do that. you can get them on regular Amazon.)
I do Amazon Smile for St Jude. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 29, 2022 20:31:00 GMT -5
Even better... My 3 favorites I've been using these a long time. Long enough to see the price double. The tip is tiny!
These are great for just about everything. I probably use these the most. My current pair is about 10 years old and still kicking. Proof that you don't have to spend a lot.
And, these... They are also a great all purpose pair of pliers. I love Swanstrom. They have come down a little in quality since my first pair, but they are still very good.
(I use Amazon Smile as my Amazon account. Proceeds go to Gary Sinese. You don't have to do that. you can get them on regular Amazon.)
I do Amazon Smile for St Jude. I love Amazon Smile. It's so easy to give and adds up.  St Jude is a great charity. |
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Post by brybry on Jan 29, 2022 20:39:30 GMT -5
I do Amazon Smile for St Jude. I love Amazon Smile. It's so easy to give and adds up. St Jude is a great charity. Yes it is. If at all possible I try to buy what I need/want based on if it'll qualify for a donation. It's usually pretty easy, rarely do I have to look hard to find something that qualifies. |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Jan 29, 2022 22:03:59 GMT -5
I am a pliers junquie, too, Tela. Have you seen these? I am lusting after them already. |
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 30, 2022 1:47:41 GMT -5
I am a pliers junquie, too, Tela. Have you seen these? I am lusting after them already. I see a few that look like they should be mine.
BTW I forgot to include my bailing pliers so add 3 more.
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St Jude is a great charity. 
