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General Category => Tech Tools => Topic started by: Deke609 on May 06, 2021, 10:53:04 AM

Title: Plier recommendation
Post by: Deke609 on May 06, 2021, 10:53:04 AM

[Edit: I originally posted this recommendation in response to Doc B's video about hardware installation - i.e., attaching to the metal chassis plate things like transformers, terminal strips and tube sockets]

Related tool recommendation: "Neji-saurus" (aka "vampire") pliers: http://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Pz-58-Screw-Pliers-Gt/dp/B002L6HJAA/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Engineer+PZ-58Y&qid=1620333737&sr=8-16 (http://www.amazon.com/Engineer-Pz-58-Screw-Pliers-Gt/dp/B002L6HJAA/ref=sr_1_16?dchild=1&keywords=Engineer+PZ-58Y&qid=1620333737&sr=8-16)

These things are great for getting a good grip on the nut while you tighten things down with a screwdriver or hex key.  They are also a godsend for removing screws/bolts with stripped keyholes (star, hex, etc.): they will firmly hold a round head while you unscrew the bolt.

A great tool not just for amp construction, but for general purpose handy-person stuff around the house.

cheers, Derek

Title: Re: Plier recommendation
Post by: 2wo on May 06, 2021, 05:41:15 PM

Never seen those before, I have always struggled with Vicegrips. I am a sucker for a cool tool...John

Title: Re: Plier recommendation
Post by: adeep42 on May 07, 2021, 04:45:52 AM

Me too!

Ordered last night.

Title: Re: Plier recommendation
Post by: Colonl_Charisma on May 07, 2021, 05:04:14 AM

Very cool tool post! Will have to order one of these.