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Tools:

Channellock 420 9-1/2-Inch Tongue and Groove Plier
http://amzn.to/2hr0H8n

CRL Robo-Grip 7″ Curved Jaw Plier
http://amzn.to/2yrSxzX

Long Nose 4-inch Vise Grip Plier
http://amzn.to/2AAnfIC

Previous Cool Tool Reviews:
https://kk.org/cooltools/windell-oskay-co-founder-of-evil-mad-scientist-laboratories/
https://kk.org/cooltools/long-nose-vise-grips/

Transcript

In this Cool Tools video, I’m going to show you three slightly different types of adjustable pliers. Links for all three options are in the video description, and by picking any one of them up, you’re helping to support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

CRL Robo-Grip 7″ Curved Jaw Pliers
http://amzn.to/2hroCol

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/windell-oskay-co-founder-of-evil-mad-scientist-laboratories/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tools review. We’re going to take a look at these RoboGrip pliers recommended by Windell Oskay of Evil Mad Scientist. I got them for around $23 on Amazon, and if you want the same ones, using the link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

Tool:

Long Nose 4-inch Vise Grip Pliers
http://amzn.to/2ABwCaP

Previous Cool Tool Review:
https://kk.org/cooltools/long-nose-vise-grips/

Transcript:

It’s time for another Cool Tool review. This time, let’s talk about vise-grip pliers. These are a smaller pair of long nose vise-grips I got on Amazon for around $13. If you want the same ones, using the Amazon link in the description helps support my videos and the Cool Tools blog.

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