ENGINEER PZ-60 Screw Removal Pliers - I needed some Smaller Knipex Twin Grips
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- Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
- Just picked up the PZ-60 Screw Removal/Extraction Pliers by Engineer. This is my first tool from Engineer, but many of you recommended them.
I got these because on occasion, I needed something smaller than my Knipex Twin Grips
Sharing their features, my thoughts, and why I bout them... to help you decided if they are the right tool for you.
Hope it was useful & THANKS FOR WATCHING!
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Funny that you just put this video out. I ordered a set of Twin Grip yesterday. Now I’ve got these on a wishlist. Great example of why they are a good complement to the Twin Grip. Keep up the great work.
The Twin Grips are great if you can get to the fastener.. and they are good pliers for other stuff too.
You will like them 👍
Engineer do make some quite unique tools, I have the PZ59 combination plier version of these. Just picked up the PZ01 and PZ02 E-Clip pliers which seem unique to them as well.
I haven’t seen those… will check them out 👍
Engineer pz-58 are amazing been using them for years
Those are another pair I have in my list. That was the model many people suggested 👍
Great vid Morgan . I have the Engineer PZ-58 6” and they are amazing. I don’t really use the Knipex twin grips that much anymore . Mite have to get them as well . The PZ-58 are not as long , different head shape but they are great .
I have those in my list to pick up. That one has been recommended the most.
Thanks 👍👍
The pz-65 and pz-66 have been great on the small stuff for me. I removed the grips and upgraded the tension screw with one I took from milwaukee's vice grip's so I can use a screwdriver if necessary
I’m watching those too. I can see where the vice grip type style could be useful.
Appreciate it 👍
For the most part i just use my drill chuck directly on a stripped screw to back them out. That's why i haven't bothered getting the twin grip. But the needle nose seems like they could save the day in tight quarters
I’ve used the drill chuck option a few times myself. Works great 👍
Still think you should try the 6.25" Vampliers about the same size tip as these, more bite. Smaller overall package.
I have those in my list too. I have a variety of models in my list to see if I ever catch a deal.
Thanks for the suggestions 👍
Engineer and Viampliers are the same. Vampliers is the US brand marketing name and that’s it. Engineer is green and Vampliers is red. Engineer is cheaper
I bought the Engineers for Christmas gift for someone, Comparing them the Vampires are much more refined and lighter and able to get into tighters areas.
I got the vampliers and those are great. These look built exactly the same and a bit less in price. Thanks
People say they are pretty much the same.. 👍
Have several varieties of these and love them all! Would also recommend the engineer scissors/shears… No one makes it like the Japanese and Germans
👍… I’ve always made due with other stuff in the past, but the twin grips sold me on screw extraction pliers. I’ll probably end up with 10 pairs 😂
I have the engineer scissor they are great, also have Knipex. Engineer s are longer so you can use them as regular scissors but they have edge that can open boxes without having to open scissors which is handy as well.
@@thomasgiaquinto1099 👍
Love all my engineer pliers💪💪💪
Many people have been recommending them 👍👍
I have their micro side cutters "ENGINEER NS-04" and the flush cutters "ENGINEER NZ-05". Both are fantastic for small wire, electronics and for cutting zip ties very flush. The flush cutters really shine for cutting a zip tie that's been pulled too tight around wires. The angle and pointy tip can get a cut started without nicking wires.
Thanks for the suggestions 👍👍
Workpro is now making a screw extracting pliers. 6.5" and 8"
👍👍… I haven’t got any Workpro stuff yet, I know many people have recommended.
Thanks
Good vid
Does Knipex not have a screw remover for these narrow and small places?
They have twin grips, which are really good.. but they don’t have anything with a small nose
@@MORGANSMaintenance ahh ok then I should buy twin grip and pz-60, Thank you for your answer
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I’d been wishing for a bigger version of the Twingrips, perhaps in a vice-grip version but I see your point of smaller is needed as well with PZ-60. As I scrolled thru Engineers products they do have a vice-grip version of their screw extraction pliers! I will order, that’s the form factor I need most. BTW, I ruined a Knipex vicegrip the 1st time I used it. Very disappointed in the quality. The teeth were too soft to extract a bolt off a security screen door. It’s when I ordered the Twingrip & I’m very satisfied with the usual Knipex quality & their usefulness. They are my go-to now & I’m sold on the screw extraction firm factor as they are frequently needed. Thanks for the ideas. Are these made in Japan?
I believe they are from Japan… that’s what the package indicates.
I have heard that the Knipex vice grips weren’t all that great. The PZ-65 and 66 have been recommended by people a few times… I don’t have them yet, but they have been recommended.
I have Twin Grips and for smaller stuff check out Fujiya NSP01-150 I have these also. Did you try the JDTCO tool cleaner yet?
I will check those out.
I just got it in the mail Thursday... right after I cleaned my tools 😂I’m going to try it out next week while cleaning my tools.
@@MORGANSMaintenance My Pay Pal is ready but I am confident I won't need it. :)
@@scotts4125 😂👍
I would file and sand the face of those pliers so they can't scratch the surface around the screw head. I would put tape around the screw head in most cases, but if the screw is in a tight spot, that might not be an option.
Good idea 👍… if it’s possible
Wouldn't that diminish the grabbing force of the pliers? If you're at the point of extraction, chances are the screw is done for anyways. The teeth are there to dig into the screw head, giving you a surface to spin.
Unless it's a super specific screw; the moment it doesn't unscrew normally, I pretty much plan on replacing the 5 cent screw (and/or whatever it threads into) and re-tapping/cleaning out the hole. For me, it's not worth the effort to try and rescue a screw that got jammed.
@@notme232 I’m sure it might if it’s really in there. That’s why I said “if it’s possible”
Like you said though, normally the screw is done for, but sometimes for certain things getting a screw isn’t crazy easy to locate.
90% of the time… it’s a tosser 👍
@@notme232 I can see where my comment was not clear.
The sanding is to remove the sharp edges on the outside of the pliers ( the part not touching the screw). This would allow for maximum gripping as designed, but keep the face of the plier and the angled sides from scratching up the painted area the screw is attached to.
Also, if the pliers slip off the screw under clamping pressure, perhaps they will do less damage to the surrounding area.
The gripping area inside the pliers should remain untouched. I agree on not saving the screw itself.
Perhaps I am using the wrong word for the what I call the face of the pliers. Maybe nose is a better word.
I have had to work stripped (and misthreaded) screws out of server racks, audio racks, and some control consoles. I don't bring power tool when I travel for jobs, so this work is done with pliers and cursing. If the screw is stubborn the rack rails can get scratched up. I've tried to sell the scratches as "character marks," but they never fall for it. :D
What is the country of origin? Are there other places to buy them other than the behemoth?
It looks like Japan. I haven’t seen them personally anywhere else. Maybe someone else can chime in to help out.
These handles don't convince me. They must be a nightmare to clean. After Knipex lightly textured red plastic I become picky.
Yeah they probably will be… that’s why I’m normally just a dipped handle guy.
I’m still holding out that Knipex may come out with other versions 🤞
@@MORGANSMaintenance I wouldn't mind if more of their tools had the same handles as SmartGrip pliers. When it comes to electrical tools I prefer two component handles. Yellow+red for anything above 24 V and blue+red for non-energized wires (crimpers, small flush cutters etc).
For plumbing red dipped is the way to go, especially a textured one.
I like the Smart Grip handles too. I don’t mind the thicker handles (comfort grip, insulated)… especially on Knipex. They aren’t overly thick.
I’m just not a fan of pliers with crazy thick handles, it’s like I can’t feel what the tool is doing as well… if that makes sense.