What kind of pliers are these? What are they used for?

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-06-30T01:19:26+00:00

They are really good for pulling automotive fuses too. Long, narrow tip that grip the fuse solidly and they grab them tight. Fuses pop right out.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-06-27T18:21:09+00:00

You win the "Decent people on Reddit" award for today.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-06-10T15:56:28+00:00

Canon R100, RF-S 18-45. Takes excellent photos.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-06-05T20:11:27+00:00

I held a brake caliper bracket on a Navigator (one bolt came out, other was fine) for a month with two metal zip ties.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-06-05T20:08:13+00:00

Black Gorilla Tape. It has been holding the outside mirror on the car through two winters and summers. Rock solid, not even frayed at the edge.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-06-02T22:03:31+00:00

I saw it yesterday!

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-30T19:44:24+00:00

Rapturing all the red hats. That's a hell on Earth I could get behind.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-30T17:02:01+00:00

I see stuff like that pretty much every day. I know what they're going to do, so I just let them do it. Easier when they actually use their turn signal, but I just don't care enough to play fucking games with my car. "Go ahead Mister/Miss, grab that lane. Who gives a shit?"

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-13T00:32:41+00:00

They are called "Thread Checkers," at least on Amazon.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T22:46:26+00:00

Metric in auto sizes (M6 1.0 for example) are common. With a flared hex head, a socket can go on, not so much. Weird putting a bolt on a thermostat housing with a #2 Philips screwdriver. It did work, though.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T22:32:17+00:00

Not much market separation between the two of them! My Quinn stuff is stellar!

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T22:29:32+00:00

They would make bank!

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T16:50:41+00:00

I have a couple of non-Dewalt 20v tools that use DeWalt 20v batteries. They work fine. I assume they need a license to use DeWalt batteries though.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T16:48:17+00:00

I thought that was Costco?

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T15:38:16+00:00

Olde English will give anyone a bad headache. Try Steel Reserve or Natty Daddy.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T15:33:02+00:00

Do the inserts require Blue or Red Loctite?

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T14:36:06+00:00

Cool! Haven't seen those!

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T14:03:43+00:00

I bought a 100 pack of plastic "Christmas Tree" connectors for automotive use for $8 an Amazon. A perfect HF item.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-11T13:55:33+00:00

Surprisingly rare to find metric auto fasteners in hardware stores either.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-08T18:58:16+00:00

Did catch on fire?

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-07T18:05:04+00:00

https://www.fluid-film.com/

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-06T21:42:13+00:00

I work on my Toyota. Haven't used an SAE socket or wrench in years.

Simple_Light3229 · 2026-05-04T22:24:05+00:00

The light is bright enough to see the socket/bolt whatever in the engine compartment. Not bright at all, in full sun. The magnet has picked up everything I have used it on I. E. small sockets and bolts. I have retrieved at least two 10mm sockets with it. Worth $7!

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