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Brandon Khoo

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 06:52:16 PM
I had the tip claw on a pair of Duos break  :'(
If it swims; I want to catch it!

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 06:53:06 PM
I see jigpop are doing a pair of split ring pliers for $38.95 us. anbody got a pair.

Most around that price-point would be lucky to last a season. Good value but you get what you pay for.

Yep, the tip claw will snap.  This design (and variations upon it) is everywhere, and it uses stainless steel which is too soft for the job.

Mark, I personally hate the pliers but for the price, they work and are disposable.

Best by far is GP60 for me.

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 07:02:33 PM
I had the tip claw on a pair of Duos break  :'(

Me too. I now shy away from any pliers where they sell replacement tips!

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 07:04:14 PM
Mark, I personally hate the pliers but for the price, they work and are disposable.

Best by far is GP60 for me.

GP60s are unbeatable.  And only about double the price of cheapos but will last way more than double the time!

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 07:22:20 PM
Has anyone tried the Owner GP45? They look pretty flash
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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 07:27:14 PM
In a shop yes. Good choice for lighter pliers but could not use for GT sized split rings. Extremely well built. The tungsten cutter on the GP45 is very nice.
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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 08:30:27 PM
GP60

Just brought a new pair from PLAT online for about $45 bucks.

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 09:00:52 PM
So a GP60 sized GP45 would be really good?


In a shop yes. Good choice for lighter pliers but could not use for GT sized split rings. Extremely well built. The tungsten cutter on the GP45 is very nice.
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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
July 19, 2013, 09:26:08 PM
Brandon, the basic design of the GP45 is nice as it is still just two single pieces of hard steel (as is the GP60) rather than riveted tips and the  tungsten cutter is a really good extra.

But I prefer the notched claw tip of the GP60 for opening splits. The GP45 has no notch.
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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
August 01, 2013, 03:53:54 AM
GP60s are great, I love the notch on the claw as the split rings are seated very nicely on them.

And yes, give them a good spray once you get them. I made the mistake of not spraying before my first trip with them and they rusted.

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Re: Advice on split ring pliers
August 01, 2013, 01:22:57 PM
Brandon did you source replacement tips for your Duo's?