non-scratch pliers?

[NeXt559]

can somone recommend a good set of non scratch pliers?

an lhs by my place sells the tamiya ones for like $30, and honestly i think thats pretty over priced

ive seen the duratraxx and hobbico ones online going for like 8 dollars anyone have any experience w/ them?

[Stormin2u]

Unfortunaty there all pretty pricey. RCP has some for shock shafts that look really nice their about $30 to.

[Generis]

basic flat duckbill pliers work perfect with 2 or 3 layers of painter's masking tape on the jaws. Been using these forever with the aircraft. Get a dent, change the tape. 1 roll of tape will last approximately 57.4 years.

[roborg5000]

Originally Posted by Generis

basic flat duckbill pliers work perfect with 2 or 3 layers of painter's masking tape on the jaws. Been using these forever with the aircraft. Get a dent, change the tape. 1 roll of tape will last approximately 57.4 years.

Exactly what I was going to recommend

[mental]

look around in sears they selll rubber covers that fit almost any pliers youd need and they werent more then a few bucks a pair

[Flip]

There is a product available, it's name escapes me, where you can re-do the plastic ends on your pliers. Plasti-Dip maybe? Who says you have to use it on the handles. I found it in my local hardware store.

[Reflection]

A bit different method that I use.....

What ever thread in on the shock shaft,example,if it's 3mm....I'll either run a 3mm bolt or a 3mm tap inside the rod end. This forms/cuts the threads needed and you can then hold the shaft with your fingers while threading the rod end on.

Works great for me.

[NeXt559]

Originally Posted by Flip

There is a product available, it's name escapes me, where you can re-do the plastic ends on your pliers. Plasti-Dip maybe? Who says you have to use it on the handles. I found it in my local hardware store.

duh !

i cant believe i didnt think of that

i have some plasti dip hanging around in my tool box. i mainly use it for covering the blades on my balisongs for practice

[HC Rc Guy]

I've been using the Craftman Robogrip pliers (they come with hard rubber covers) and can really hold. Not to mention, good for other stuff too.

[gas]

coat them i plastic dip

[Stormin2u]

I can't see plasti-dip holding up the cheap duratrax sounds like a better option.

[dezu]

i wad my shirt around whatever i'm pinching with the pliers then clamp down it works like a charm. I've used it on shocks, links, everything

[NeXt559]

Originally Posted by Stormin2u

I can't see plasti-dip holding up the cheap duratrax sounds like a better option.

actually i put on about 4 coats using the dipping method

let it dry over night and scored the "contact area"

works like a charm

[chrisjlittle]

I got this one from jgoodall. Go buy the cheapest wire cutters you can find (I mean really shitty, like the cheapest ones at harbor freight) then try to cut a nail with them. If they're terrible enough, they'll dent into the perfect shape to hold a shock shaft

[gas]

Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

I got this one from jgoodall. Go buy the cheapest wire cutters you can find (I mean really shitty, like the cheapest ones at harbor freight) then try to cut a nail with them. If they're terrible enough, they'll dent into the perfect shape to hold a shock shaft

now that would work

[NeXt559]

Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

I got this one from jgoodall. Go buy the cheapest wire cutters you can find (I mean really shitty, like the cheapest ones at harbor freight) then try to cut a nail with them. If they're terrible enough, they'll dent into the perfect shape to hold a shock shaft

wouldnt you still end up scratching the shafts?

[chrisjlittle]

Originally Posted by gas

now that would work

Originally Posted by NeXt559

wouldnt you still end up scratching the shafts?

No problems yet. Works great.

[yz120]

Originally Posted by chrisjlittle

No problems yet. Works great.

been using this idea for years except i use quality wire crimper pliers(works great)

[HomerJ]

Look on McMaster for part #'s: 53085A61 & 53058A62. Never used those, but I think it's what you're looking for. $7.43 and $8.27 respectively.

[Rhykiru]

I don't know if this would work but for tweezers (i have 12 inch long ones ) i need something that won't damage/scratch, i take a piece of air tubing and slip it over the end.

It won't scratch and it gives pretty good grip too.