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That's how I killed my channellock long nose pliers. Valve grinding compound until it felt good. Then they just became loose. Next time I will stop as soon as they start getting easier to close, and finish it while removing the valve grinding compound with WD-40.
Scoutcrafter recently had a video showing a fix for this, basically carefully crushing the pin/rivet whatever back to appropriate tension. Might be worth checking into if you haven't already junked em
My grandfather used pencil graphite (lead) to work pliers and such loose and follow it with some sewing machine oil. Just one of the things I can remember learning from him many years ago.
Zip tie one of the plier handles to the paw on a reciprocating Saw (no blade) and run it low speed periodically checking it to avoid over doing it. No compound needed
Some of my Knipex VDE side cutter are smooth only for a small opening of the jaws. Its actually really handy, not having them flop open all the time when cutting wire
Hey Doc, I highly recommend Houdini Lock Lube for freeing up tools. Not only does it free up the seizing but it cleans and protects against rust. Just my 2 cents. Cheers!
But a lube alone won't address an overly tight new pair of stiff pliers. They need a tiny amount of abraisive followed by lube. What oil base is Houdini?
great video as always. I usually run my pliers in a ultrasonic cleaner to get small debris out from the pliers. That is always what gums my pliers up. After that I heat the pliers gently until all the moisture is gone, and after that a squirt of WD40. It depends on what invironment you use your pliers in of course.
I only use oil and my sticky pliers like a fidget spinning tool: The more often you open and close it, the less sticky it will be and if you do it for a long time (like a fidget spinner) the problem will be solved forever.
I use DeOxit spray for loosening tight pliers. Made to restore vintage electronic rotary switches. It eliminates the crackling sound in old knobs. It does this by offer ring their sprays and greases with or without a crystal that penetrates the joint and scrubs it clean. They make marine versions, wheel bearing grease, lubes, and more. DeOxit.
Lucas extreme duty gun oil with the little needle bottles works great on pliers. It’s very thick it works itself in very nicely. I bought 2 bottle years ago and only used half a bottle so far. The stuff really goes a long way and I like the way it smells.
I soak stuck pliers in white vinegar then work them back and forth to get all the rust or gunk out of them until the liquid runs clear on the circular fastener then oil with WD-40 or ballistol never thought to use compound but good idea
Neat trick. On the topic of fixing floppy pliers/cutters, I've been wondering whether those dimples on the Knipex cutters allow you to use a center punch on the pivot to displace enough metal outward toward the plain bearing and re-introduce greater friction to de-flop an embarrassingly floppy tool.
I was at my wits end with a pair of J1005’s that just haven’t wanted to get with the program… I tried the buffing compound this evening and turns out I’m not going to be giving them away to the fella holding the sign at the intersection tomorrow morning…. A little compound and a good bit of time…. Things are as lose as my ex-girlfriend now…… Saved the day.👍🏻
Doc. I looked through your videos and didn’t see a tool box tour. If I’m correct and you haven’t made one… make one at 40k subs? You have a lot of tools and even if you have several boxes I’d like to see how impressive your collection is. Thanks
I have had a few pair of side cutters that were super stiff and i sprayed a bit of P B Blaster into the joint and it loosens them right up with now problem !! There is also no need to worry about cleaning it up cause if there is any type of rust in the mechanism it will clean it out over time and they will be like new ...well almost ! W D 40 is garbage ... It is a universal LUBRICANT ... it is not a penetrating oil ....P B Blaster is one of the best penetrating oils out there !!!
