...listening to your narration, you just confirmed my assertion they are a "gimmick tool" when you said:"....they were trying to replace multiple sets of pliers"....which is a defining characteristic of a gimmick tool.....
Everyone has these don't they ? I've even seen these from MAC, and I think Snap-on as well. I have the exact same ones from Craftsman from when they first came out, I'm pretty sure RIGID didn't make them but I have no clue who's producing them. I've found the 6" pair useful a few times recently but I've only used them like nut Buster's which I don't have. I have found that it helps to to grip the top handle in a way that you're pushing forward.
This was interesting to me. I have a pair. I used it a bit, but eventually I decided that I liked standard channellock type pliers better. Maybe I didn't know how to use them? Not sure.
ETA: it would be possible to test these things more objectively than was done in the video. Pliers have three uses. 1. twisting on and off nuts 2. twisting pipe on and off 3. general purpose holding, twisting and bending The information I'd be most interested in if I was comparing different pliers is how much torque I could apply for items 1 and 2 and how much holding power do I get on a piece of metal for bending it, twisting it and just holding it while I do something to it. It seems like objective testing of that is possible. The testing about how strong these pliers are that is done most often is barely relevant in that they are usually massively stronger than is needed for a hand held tool.
Putting on that handle you are applying force in the wrong ORIENTATION ....lol. But ya got it right when removing. Good video as usual CATUS.🍸🔧🔧🔧🔧 I’LL HAVE TO PICK A SET.
I wore out a set of the smaller sears version, and when I went to warranty them, found out they no longer sold them I was never that. impressed with them, so, I took a credit.
Yes I realize that there directional and yes I was indeed using them in the appropriate Direction you just released a little bit so you can use them in a ratcheting action
I can't say I've ever used these...originally I got my pops a pair of these RoboGrip pliers in the Craftsman pro. Line. He never liked them and kinda gave them back to me...now they only grow rust in the bottom drawer :/
I use them every once in awhile but as you can see not very often but they are kind of need to have sometimes when you're working with varying size fasteners and they do work pretty well on Spring hose clamps
Your using them backwards. If you use them the other way you don't have to squeeze as hard, due to the fact your pull force will also being transferred into clamping force.
...bought a Craftsman set of these once, hated them...eventually sold them on Ebay for about what I paid for them. They are what I classify as a "gimmick tool" or "innovative tool" (same thing to me). I am sure there is a trick to getting them to work right, I never had the patience to fool around and fiddle with them.....
I like my old craftsman robo grip
I like them too but I wish they would have been made just a little bit more heavy duty
@@CatusMaximus the new Quinn Harbor Freight ones are thinner.
...listening to your narration, you just confirmed my assertion they are a "gimmick tool" when you said:"....they were trying to replace multiple sets of pliers"....which is a defining characteristic of a gimmick tool.....
Yes because they're trying to do multiple things and then reality you get heavier-duty tools when they're more specialized
Its my most used go to tool. No gimmick.
Thank God for robogrip!!
My dad had these from Craftsman, and they had gold teeth covers.
You should have seen my face when you said you use that big drill for small repairs, lol. i like your very detailed reviews
I have the craftsman professional version and I think they say robogrip also
I've heard the Craftsman branded Robo grips one of the best ones
I also have a pair of Craftsman RoboGrip. Havent tried them yet but will soon
@@CatusMaximus they really are...
Everyone has these don't they ?
I've even seen these from MAC, and I think Snap-on as well.
I have the exact same ones from Craftsman from when they first came out, I'm pretty sure RIGID didn't make them but I have no clue who's producing them.
I've found the 6" pair useful a few times recently but I've only used them like nut Buster's which I don't have.
I have found that it helps to to grip the top handle in a way that you're pushing forward.
Yes indeed these are interesting pliers I use them occasionally. But in most situations I usually grab something heavier Duty
This was interesting to me. I have a pair. I used it a bit, but eventually I decided that I liked standard channellock type pliers better. Maybe I didn't know how to use them? Not sure.
ETA: it would be possible to test these things more objectively than was done in the video. Pliers have three uses. 1. twisting on and off nuts 2. twisting pipe on and off 3. general purpose holding, twisting and bending The information I'd be most interested in if I was comparing different pliers is how much torque I could apply for items 1 and 2 and how much holding power do I get on a piece of metal for bending it, twisting it and just holding it while I do something to it. It seems like objective testing of that is possible. The testing about how strong these pliers are that is done most often is barely relevant in that they are usually massively stronger than is needed for a hand held tool.
Good Job sir
I wish Home Depot still sold these.
Do a video on tool storage, please !
I'll do a tour of what's in my rolling cabinet for a thousand subscriber special.
I need to change the screen on my android device, can I borrow that drill?
I don't think it has the necessary torque for such an application. :)
@@CatusMaximus lol
Thumbs up for precision electronics work.
Indeed
I definitely need a. Set of. Them
:)
Great review
They’re basically crap, but at least they’re not expensive.
Anyone who’s got the cash should just get Knipex pliers wrench.
the serrations for the teeth are one way. if you flip the robo grips around, it'll require much less force.
Yes I realize my error you have to put the force against the moving jaw handle
@@CatusMaximus no worries i saw your new video which addressed it
Do you have a link where I can buy this set? I can't find them
Putting on that handle you are applying force in the wrong ORIENTATION ....lol. But ya got it right when removing. Good video as usual CATUS.🍸🔧🔧🔧🔧 I’LL HAVE TO PICK A SET.
I don't use these very often but they were intriguing to me
I wore out a set of the smaller sears version, and when I went to warranty them, found out they no longer sold them
I was never that. impressed with them, so, I took a credit.
I have a couple of the craftsman brand. Tried to use them over the years. Never liked them.
I'll admit I don't use these very often myself
I want to buy more. Are you selling yours?
Directional pliers
Yes I realize that there directional and yes I was indeed using them in the appropriate Direction you just released a little bit so you can use them in a ratcheting action
I have a set of the professional series craftsman robogrips. They have 1 or 2 extra layers of thickness compared to these rigidz
I can't say I've ever used these...originally I got my pops a pair of these RoboGrip pliers in the Craftsman pro. Line. He never liked them and kinda gave them back to me...now they only grow rust in the bottom drawer :/
I use them every once in awhile but as you can see not very often but they are kind of need to have sometimes when you're working with varying size fasteners and they do work pretty well on Spring hose clamps
Robo pliers are very handy to have in a tool pouch .
Indeed
Funny..working on the computer..😂
Your using them backwards. If you use them the other way you don't have to squeeze as hard, due to the fact your pull force will also being transferred into clamping force.
...bought a Craftsman set of these once, hated them...eventually sold them on Ebay for about what I paid for them. They are what I classify as a "gimmick tool" or "innovative tool" (same thing to me). I am sure there is a trick to getting them to work right, I never had the patience to fool around and fiddle with them.....
You do have to apply pressure in a certain rotational Direction kind of like a pipe wrench they work okay but I'll men I do not use them very often
My favorite go to tool for 20 years. It finally broke and now im trying to get ridgid to replace it, but they no longer sell them.
ok, that was funny, using that 20+ lb drill with a 1/4 phillips in it for precision work. I actually believed you for about 3 seconds.
Thanks :)
Your using them backwards
I realize that now thank you so much for your comment
They look like my creasent 8 in & 10 in slip joint pliers that I had 12 years
I got some of these years ago, used them maybe four times. I don't know where they disappeared to , and neither do i care.
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