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Peter Wieck
Jul 17, 2019, 11:10:10 AM7/17/19
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https://www.ebay.com/p/Crescent-USA-Made-Old-Stock-4-1-2-Needle-Nose-Tip-Cutting-Wiring-Pliers/28027599507
Not a bad price for a US-made tool. And excellent for reaching-and-clipping.
I just purchased three (3) in addition to the two (2) already in use.
Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
Not a bad price for a US-made tool. And excellent for reaching-and-clipping.
I just purchased three (3) in addition to the two (2) already in use.
Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
Trevor Wilson
Jul 18, 2019, 12:05:57 PM7/18/19
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Tool and Horseshoe Company (really!). Made in Duluth Minnesota.
Allegedly, the steel is called Diamalloy™. Tough, clean cutting and the
edge lasts a very long time. Even better, they sold for about AUS$50.00,
which was around 1/3rd the cost of the nearest, Swedish equivalents
(though the Swedish ones are inferior). Unfortunately, they're also very
difficult to sharpen. Even more unfortunately, Cooper Tools bought the
company and ceased production. Bastards.
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Peter Wieck
Jul 18, 2019, 1:37:39 PM7/18/19
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https://www.amazon.com/Channellock-349-Premium-Wiremaster-Linesman/dp/B00004SBD5
I purchased my pair 49 years ago when I started working as an electrician while in college. Still have it. Still works fine. Box Joint - not common.
I purchased my pair 49 years ago when I started working as an electrician while in college. Still have it. Still works fine. Box Joint - not common.
Peter Wieck
Jul 18, 2019, 1:37:43 PM7/18/19
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https://www.amazon.com/Xcelite-4-5-Flush-Cut-Pliers/dp/B01JB61MUA
These come close - and I do keep a pair at our summer house for the occasional need. But the original Cooper 775 is the best.
These come close - and I do keep a pair at our summer house for the occasional need. But the original Cooper 775 is the best.
dpierce.ca...@gmail.com
Jul 24, 2019, 10:04:58 AM7/24/19
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On Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 11:10:10 AM UTC-4, Peter Wieck wrote:
> https://www.ebay.com/p/Crescent-USA-Made-Old-Stock-4-1-2-Needle-Nose-Tip-Cutting-Wiring-Pliers/28027599507
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> Not a bad price for a US-made tool. And excellent for reaching-and-clipping.
>
> I just purchased three (3) in addition to the two (2) already in use.
Well, clearly these are NOT audiophile-grade tip-cutting pliers.
> https://www.ebay.com/p/Crescent-USA-Made-Old-Stock-4-1-2-Needle-Nose-Tip-Cutting-Wiring-Pliers/28027599507
>
> Not a bad price for a US-made tool. And excellent for reaching-and-clipping.
>
> I just purchased three (3) in addition to the two (2) already in use.
I went out and got a pair and used them on the interconnects
between my $23,000 passive preamp and my $72,000 all-diode
power amp. I immediately heard a subtle,dramatic difference
in the sound: a barely audible huge change in imaging, depth and
soundstage, and a palpable change in micro-dynamics. On the up side,
there was a noticeable reduction in noise and graininess.
Don't preach to me that these changes don't exist. I wouldn't spend,
uhm, (23,000 + 72,000, ..) over a million dollars! so I couldn't
hear differences in tip-cutting pliers.
If you can't hear the difference, then you clearly haven't spent
enough on your manho... I mean, system.
Peter Wieck
Jul 24, 2019, 1:15:11 PM7/24/19
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How about if they were Cryo-Treated?
There is a tank of liquid nitrogen upstairs in the teaching lab....
There is a tank of liquid nitrogen upstairs in the teaching lab....
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