ArdentAngler Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Hi, I was hoping to track down another pair of pliers, not sure the brand name they were given to me many years ago. These were the best pair I have ever owned , they suited my needs perfectly. Uunfortunately they have worn out from many years of good use. They are 6 1/2" with blue felt grips, Any ideas? Also looking to find a pair of " Laker pliers" these were stainless steel and the logo was a worm with a baseball cap. I believe walmart sold them? These are similar to the Rapala pliers except they have no rubber grips and a smaller profile, not as wide in the jaws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 LOOK AT advanced auto.. i got 2 pairs ..1 has a bent tip on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdentAngler Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 All they have is large one's like 11" I'm trying to find these in the same size which is a real pain...I tried snap on as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdentAngler Posted May 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Well hey those snap on will work! Thank you. I didn't know what they were called, tried searching for " straight nose pliers" all were 11". I stay far away from the dummy grip handles like the Menards for Rapala pliers. I prefer the felt grip even though they tend to slide off all the time. Thanks again bud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdentAngler Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I have been searching for quite a number of years to find a replacement. Generally stick with what I know and in this case these pliers are perfect for many applications especially removing small hooks. Guessing the Snap On would be a great buy hopefully worth the quality of the name? As said before I don't care for the rubber or vinyl grips, but beggars cannot be choosers and they are exactly what I was looking for. Its funny you mentioned the tool store, I brought these in several and the responses were that they were a plain old pair of needle nose pliers...made me look like a dummy for even asking! I know they are needle nose but what kind? Then they try and sell me what they have which wouldn't last 6 months with the cheap finish put on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaspumper Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Try channel lock company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1976 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Those look like the ones I have from harbor freight. http://t.harborfreight.com/11-in-straight-90-angle-long-reach-pliers-2-pc-61588.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmail Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 AA, try searching for orthodontists pliers, they're well made with S/steel , I got a few pairs on ebay about 10 years ago, still use them for bending wire loops etc. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
