At last I found a supplier of quality forceps. 12 inch in length
with curved grip
comfortable to use, bevelling to finger holes.
Strong and don't flex.
On top of that the jaws line up.
I have purchased 3 x 12inch and they have all been the same quality
£3.99 inc postage
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/111972842012
Andy
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- Bob Watson
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https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps-2/
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps/
I use these, no problems with them so far. The red one's are so pikey
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps/
I use these, no problems with them so far. The red one's are so pikey
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Re: Forceps
Bob Watson wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16 2017 18:34 -They look decent, are they genuine SS or do they corrode?https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps-2/
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps/
I use these, no problems with them so far. The red one's are so pikey
The perfect forceps for me are the ones made by fox, I get my big knuckles through the rings, they lock if needed, good for delicate unhooking but they rust and seize. Plus I have a tendency to leave them on the bank.
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Jimk2 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27 2017 22:11 -Bob Watson wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16 2017 18:34 -They look decent, are they genuine SS or do they corrode?https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps-2/
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps/
I use these, no problems with them so far. The red one's are so pikey
The perfect forceps for me are the ones made by fox, I get my big knuckles through the rings, they lock if needed, good for delicate unhooking but they rust and seize. Plus I have a tendency to leave them on the bank.
I bought two pair of the straight nose a few years ago just in case one broke, one pair are still unopened in the original packaging It says SS on the packaging, I've just checked my used pair, not a mark on them.
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Re: Forceps
Jimk2 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27 2017 22:11 -Like fox but better by farBob Watson wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16 2017 18:34 -They look decent, are they genuine SS or do they corrode?https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps-2/
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps/
I use these, no problems with them so far. The red one's are so pikey
The perfect forceps for me are the ones made by fox, I get my big knuckles through the rings, they lock if needed, good for delicate unhooking but they rust and seize. Plus I have a tendency to leave them on the bank.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1658793490
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- Bob Watson
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I thought the fox ones were s***e, weak monkey metal that snapped easily, I made the mistake of buying a second pair after the first ones snapped thinking it was just an unlucky purchase of a bad pair, the second pair snapped too. Top dollar, bottom quality, maximum profit.
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I always use log nosed pliers. Are there circumstances where people find forceps preferable?
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Bob Watson wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27 2017 23:13 -I’ve had them for years, the original ones were black steel but the later ones are marketed as stainless steel.I thought the fox ones were s***e, weak monkey metal that snapped easily, I made the mistake of buying a second pair after the first ones snapped thinking it was just an unlucky purchase of a bad pair, the second pair snapped too. Top dollar, bottom quality, maximum profit.
There’s various grades of stainless steel but these to me are far from it.
I don’t like some of the weaker flimsy forceps or looking bag nose pliers for dead baiting.
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MarkBerrisford wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27 2017 23:07 -Thanks Mark, I think I’ll try them for that priceJimk2 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 27 2017 22:11 -Like fox but better by farBob Watson wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16 2017 18:34 -They look decent, are they genuine SS or do they corrode?https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps-2/
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/forceps/
I use these, no problems with them so far. The red one's are so pikey
The perfect forceps for me are the ones made by fox, I get my big knuckles through the rings, they lock if needed, good for delicate unhooking but they rust and seize. Plus I have a tendency to leave them on the bank.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 1658793490