Triplett TT-200 LongLockers 15-inch Extended Reach Locking Pliers with Non-Slip Handles

CONSTRUCTION > A little larger (not counting the "extension", that is the lengthen neck) than a 6" Irwin Vice-Grip Long-Nose pliers. Irwin Tools 1402L3 6LN Original Long Nose Locking Pliers, 6-Inch > Much smaller, and lighter construction than a 9" Irwin Vice-Grip pliers. [ASIN:B00004SBB2 Irwin 15-9LN Vise Grip 2-7/8-Inch Jaw Capacity 9-Inch Long Nose Plier with Wire Cutter]] > Well built, but not quite the quality of "real" Irwin Vise-Grips---but only a tool nut would notice. >>> The action is smoother, and the durability can be enhanced by working automotive grease into all the moving parts---but that applies even to Irwin Vise-Grips. > These are approximately equal to Irwin 6" vise-grips plus an extension, which puts them into a "moderate duty" category---a guy with normal strength can damage them. Not easily, but they can be overstressed. > The cushioned hand-grip makes for a good comfortable grip. GREAT WEED PULLERS > Specifically, the Triplett Longlockers, are terrific for pulling up small saplings, 1/8" to 1/2" diameter (depending on the plant species and the soil). The strength you'd normally have to put into griping the sapling can be put into pulling. So you can easily pull larger saplings than you could by hand. > Because of the extension you don't have to bend over to pull up the saplings. You can just "walk along" and pluck up saplings or similar weeds as you stroll through your garden. > The design of the Long-Nose jaws (either of true Vise-Grips or these Tripletts) means that you don't constantly have to adjust the adjustment screw. Once properly adjusted, just grip the smaller saplings (~1/8") by the tip, thicker by the middle, and thickest (~1/4") by the inside teeth. Note that ordinary Irwin Vice-Grips work well for weed pulling, but the long-nose jaw models are even better for this purpose than the "curved" or "straight" jaw models. > You can pull weeds other than tree saplings (such as vines with long taproots) if there is a stem you can grab. > Obviously terrific for pulling poison ivy, because you don't have to get your hands near the plants. > Great for pulling weeds from cacti beds, short thick rose beds, bromeliads or other spiny--thorny plants. WISHLIST > I only wish for a Triplett Longlocker about 3" longer with slightly heavier construction. > Click on “Stoney” just below the product title to see my other reviews, or leave a comment to ask a question.

Great tool, it reaches into tiny places like drains, vacuum openings, hard to reach spots of all kinds. Every man I've shown it to is very interested and surprised by it because they've never seen anything like this tool. Built well, sturdy.

I use this tool in my business every week to install a spring slamp on a hose thats very hard to get to, this thing works awesom to fit into tight spaces. The lenght is great. The tool head has very little slop in it. The grip works well, and the tool seams durable enough to last.

Not professional quality but good for home use

Good, sturdy, seemed to be built well and a good value. Did the job I bought them for, and I’m sure will be very helpful in many automotive and other projects I have!

Work great Thanks

Great tool. Used it for clamping onto some heater hose clamps on my Infiniti. Can get the same tool at harbor freight for half the price but they are don’t have the anti-slip grip. I have butter fingers so the anti slip is a great upgrade

As advertised

Una muy buena herramienta para utilizar en sujeción de piezas en lugares dificil acceso, no se porqué no las encontré antes, esto facilita mi trabajo.

Rather than using this as a working tool, I needed something to help me pull on my winter boots as I have hip problems and can not bend over to get the boots on. I hooked the back of the boot with the locking pliers and very easily was able to pull the boots on over my foot. A slightly weird way of using the tool, but as you can see, tools can be used in less obvious situations than they were meant for.

Muy utiles cuando no es necesaria tanta fuerza de sujeción de piezas y simplemente hay que extender las muelas y solas se ajustan a la pieza, haciendo más comodo el trabajo.

Better than expected for the price. Using for big teeth fishing hook removal

I have not used these yet but I have to say just by playing around with them... they feel cheap..... they might work perfectly tho whos to say... just feel cheap to me