What I like about this review is that the pliers have the appearance of heavy use. Not brand new out of the box but used quite a bit. Meaning that the review is more legit.
@edwardmckenna78293 жыл бұрын
Hi John, try out the Knipex 6 in 1 pliers. I've been using them for about a year, very sharp and they look a lot better than the Milwaukee set. Another point I'd make is, if they aren't insulated - they aren't in the bag.
@alanlloyd72083 жыл бұрын
Seconded! Knipex 6 in 1s are the ones, my go to tool now
@bigshoe91303 жыл бұрын
Third this. Knipex installation pliers are the mutts nuts
@frankthespank2 жыл бұрын
Ugh… these Germans are killin’ us! I have a feeling my grandpa said the same thing back in the 1940’s…
@hidros14612 жыл бұрын
Nah those 6 in 1 knipex are good and all but too bulky. I prefer this milwaukee surprisingly, much easier to work with.
@omniferousswan593 Жыл бұрын
I've never encountered an electrical situation where insulation is actually important.
@esl4058 Жыл бұрын
Greetings! Fellow electrician here from New York City! I started using the Milwaukee 7 in 1 about a year ago and I instantly fell in love so hard that I am now the proud owner of THREE sets of them. I keep one in the van for service calls, one at home in the shop and a backup just in case. Cheers!
@terrycallaghan82693 жыл бұрын
As a journeyman here in Canada I use them regularly and they are a pleasure to work with.
@georged1085Ай бұрын
Can you cut a screw without chasing the threads like the knipex? I’ve never been a fan of Milwaukee hand tools
@sambothebold11 ай бұрын
Trying to work out that little technique at the start of stripping the outer sheath with the pliers 🤔. Do you think you could slightly ream the flat pvc with 7 in 1??
@cerealkiller42484 ай бұрын
The Milwaukee 7 in 1 is fantastic. I have Klein, Knipex, and Wiha side cutters. These are super sharp, and so far I'm very pleased with them. They feel very good in the hand, a nice weight and have good leverage compared to my others ( my Knipex/Wiha are 160's and the Klein 180 so will naturally have less power ). Plus, they are the cheapest by far.
@nigelboucher20143 жыл бұрын
In the last couple of years any new hand tool I buy is Milwaukee. They are a class in their own. 90% of my power tools are Makita and I’ve never had a problem with them. But if I was starting out again I would definitely go Milwaukee
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
The power tools are very good
@glogang32332 жыл бұрын
I have Knipex, Klein, Southwire, Milwaukee, and I always find myself going back to the Milwaukee
@david87910 ай бұрын
What type of tool belt is that and where did you buy it from? Would you say its better that the Milwaukee tool belt?
@basr73733 жыл бұрын
they look awesome, i teach electricians work at a college and these would be awesome to slim down our toolcarts a bit. the insulation is a killer tho, regulations here call for insulated tools all the time when working with anything electrical :( (edit: just looked up the knipex 6 in 1, as advised in many comments, its insulated and appears to do the same, will be trying those out!)
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
its pretty good, I'm going to look at the Knipex version but I think its more of a needle nose pliers
@basr73733 жыл бұрын
@@JohnMcGrathManInShed looking forward to your review and opinion on the knipex one, im gonna buy one for the shop and let my students play with it, see if it does all that it claims
@basr73733 жыл бұрын
@@JohnMcGrathManInShed So little update, i did buy 2 of the knipex pliers in the workshop and had a go at em and had my students try them aswell, we all loved em. it will replace a few tools in our shop soon. defo think its worth investigating
@BLASTIC02 жыл бұрын
Knipex makes one that is like that Milwaukee, with the wire strippers, a lineman like end, really nice cutters, 6 and 8-32 bolt cutters. They are super cool. They make another one that has needle nose like ends, but it only has 2 different size wire strippers and no bolt cutters. I would like to see your comparison with the Milwaukee and the Knipex i mentioned above.
@ricker76er Жыл бұрын
US electrician here. Nice review. I have this same set of pliers and also like them. I agree, I don’t use the crimper or the loop maker. FYI, they strip 8-18 AWG. I also find the spring a bit annoying because the latch always comes undone in my tool bag and they spring open, making it a bit harder to remove from the bag. Anyway, thanks for the video.
@Thepalpatineboys77 Жыл бұрын
Hi, uk sparky here, I’ve just ordered these they look great, I’ve gone back to panel wiring as it’s local and I bought some Magnusson cheap ones to keep me going for a bit and they’re brilliant 😂 ah well, they can be my back up
@godfreydemarco43103 жыл бұрын
John: I’ve had these pliers for about 5 years now and I agree that they are my go to when I’m working electrical. Great review!
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Godfrey
@davidminnock92903 жыл бұрын
Yes the Knipex installation pliers is pretty good as well you should give it a shot if you ever get a chance
@jackbassett17733 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, You just about sold me on them but I can only find them in awg size, not metric. Do you have a specific model number or a link you could put up? Cheers
@R1CK_54NCH3Z Жыл бұрын
They are insulated just not tested to 1000v, since your pliers will only come into contact with a single phase at a time and as long as your holding the insulation you're fine. The insulation required for 1000v rating make the handles on pliers far to chunky for those of us who rotate pliers round and round for speed, instead of grip n twist, grip n twist.
@uropnacoolac29 күн бұрын
Can you use Milwaukee in 220v?
@R1CK_54NCH3Z26 күн бұрын
since insulation tape and heat shrink are used on live termintions, the coated on the pliers is thinker than either and the maximum 250AC voltage you can actually be in a situation to come into contact with sould easily protect you as any 1000v rated pliers can. As long as you don't touch the metal of the pliers.
@nigelconnor2460 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the very comprehensive review lad!
@qomco2 жыл бұрын
I liked them until I tried to strip 10 awg, they couldnt do it. I picked up my cheapo strippers and they did the job perfect...i still use these every day tho
@yopeople702 жыл бұрын
Could you just cut the spring out if your don't like it?
@ericleonhuertamanzanilla42622 жыл бұрын
Hey John, your skills as an expert electrician are obvious, thank you very much for making this video. Yet, Knipex and Milwaukee products are in different markets, price-wise, then comparing them is a bit unfair. Knipex may cost double than Milwaukee.
@tonyceltic74462 жыл бұрын
Hi could tell me how wide the Jaws open on the shears.
@MelbourneAlan3 жыл бұрын
interesting tool not keen on it not being insulated. definetly very handy havng a 1 tool that will do several jobs instead of swapping over and back just oredered the knipex 6 in 1, what would you reconment for cutting socket screws. i have no dedicated or easy way to do it .
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
The knipex is a needle nose I believe, that's why I didn't get it
@andypire62783 жыл бұрын
Did you say it can be used for reaming? Reaming the inside of conduit?
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
Yes up to 25mm or 1 inch conduit
@thesjyoungjr3 жыл бұрын
You guys won't believe this, but I watched the video about a hour ago. I just now opened my Amazon up and the Milwaukee 6 For $33.83 was on the suggested buys.
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
I would believe it
@devscally3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. But I would find it very hard to stray away from Knipex. The 13 72 8 is basically the same type of design. The spring loaded handles would drive me mad aswell. Also im OCD about my tools. Having a Milwaukee in the middle of my knipex tools would leave me feeling very uneasy.
@moodophile3 жыл бұрын
Hi John, See many comments telling you to compare to the Knipex 6-in-1; I won’t though, as I use them and am a convert. The needle-nose design is far handier IMHO, and you can make nice tight loops for the screw terminals we have in the back of sockets in the UK/IE. Not tried LSZH cables yet though. It’s got built-in 1.5/2.5mm^2 boot lace ferrule crimpers, which produce an…adequate crimp, ok if you’re up a ladder, not if you’re wiring up a panel at the bench. My favourite part though is the radiused cutter blades. As you found, will let you cut cleanly through T+E or thicker single cores, and also quickly score around flex, or the inner sheath of, say SWA and leave a neat edge. Somebody mentioned the spring handles would drive them crazy, I genuinely find them useful but you can order them without. Can you tell I like em? 😉
@johnfithian-franks82763 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I watch the “Gosforth handyman” as well as yourself and he has bought a house and was showing the quality of the wiring. One particular thing was a 16 b fused wire that was split under the floorboards and was used to go downstairs as a spur and it was hooked up to the cooker and some sockets as well as feeding the water heater and sockets upstairs. The wires were joined by what I call a chocolate box with tape around it; apart from the use of a chocolate box (that as far as I am concerned should not be used for any 240 volt), the wire was not correct nor was the fuse at the box. He went onto say that the wiring had been put in b y a certified electrician, I am not sure how he came to this conclusion but if it is true that person should have never been put on any job at all. I would be interested in your opinion of this work.
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
That sounds pretty bad to be fair
@MrRubenrivera96492 жыл бұрын
I have those pliers and the 6 in 1 pliers of the same brand and I like them and can afford them the knipex are to pricey for me. If not I'll get Klein tools version. I love Klein, Milwaukee, ideal, southwire, Greenlee, channellocks all good stuff.
@mikeymccaffrey863 жыл бұрын
have you tried knipex's 6 in 1 pliers, they're basically the same concept but i prefer how they feel in the hand
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
Not yet just saw these in the wholesalers and thought I give them a go
@bceylon26523 жыл бұрын
@@JohnMcGrathManInShed great review, please compare to the mentioned Knipex ones also 😊
@johnnyjohnson2942 Жыл бұрын
I took the spring out of mine and disabled the lock..
@puck1346 ай бұрын
I have a pair, the cutter portion is garbage. Other than that, I DO like them for everything else
@MCsCreations3 жыл бұрын
Pretty interesting tool, John! Really nice! 😃 Stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@Atum_Ra2 жыл бұрын
Wow I actually have the Milwaukee but I had no clue how good it was because I just use it for typical around the house stuff (sockets, lighting, ceiling fans etc) so I had no clue how good it actually was because I dont do real electrical work like its made for. Cool to see examples of what its capable of 👍🏻 Hey Ill point something out of intrest, Ive watched tests of all the top brand linesman pliers and side cutters and for some reason those Knipex linrsman pliers actually take half the amount of force as most companies sidde cuttets to cut through nails & screws. Its like 65lbs of pressure versus like 155 with the side cutters to cut through a screw. Just intresting 🤙🏻 Cheers from America 🤘🏻
@JohnMcGrathManInShed2 жыл бұрын
Its a great tool and knipex are the best
@Annaisineire3 жыл бұрын
Well done John!!!
@CraftyLittleMaker3 жыл бұрын
Hello mate, just found your channel and I'm hooked. I'm a fellow electrician turned wood worker and have just managed to get my own workshop so have been looking on here for ideas about dust extraction and tables and all your videos seem to be the answer!! Thanks for putting in the hours to share and show your ideas!! Great content that has inspired me to get back into making videos!!
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
Welcome along and best of luck with your new workshop
@myfaceback1003 жыл бұрын
It looks like a great pliers I think i might give them a try after my knipex 5 in 1 wears out even though i only use it for data cable it is a tool i would not live without as it does everything i need apart from a screwdriver Great video John keep them coming
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
Thanks will do
@falfighter Жыл бұрын
i like the milwakees but the pivot will wear out quickly. i work is a very rough industrial environment and the milwakees wont last me more that 3 years
@recloakedworkshop3 жыл бұрын
Nice review John. Will be interesting to see how long the cutter says that sharp.
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
It will indeed, I won't be using it to cut screws unlike my knipex pliers
@brentfowler23173 жыл бұрын
What's wild I've had the 7-1 Milwaukee wire strippers for a few years. However I'm in the US. In Indiana actually, anyhow my 7-1 are needle nose pliers. Not regular pliers. Those would be more useful I think the way yours are. Great video btw.
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
I was looking at the Knipex version but that's a needle nose too.
@DavidDickens13 жыл бұрын
I still have my knipex pliers from the start of my apprenticeship in 1997. Some bastard apprentice left my knipex snips up on a tray in Dublin airport terminal 2 and it was never found.
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
hate losing tools but it happens
@DavidDickens13 жыл бұрын
@@JohnMcGrathManInShed worse when someone else lost it on you 🤬
@AnxOG6632 жыл бұрын
Nice video mate
@JohnMcGrathManInShed2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@weldonpinder72952 жыл бұрын
You sound like a mix of British Scottish and Irish all in one
@ErickHernandez-eg3uz3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this ! Keep up the great videos !
@JohnMcGrathManInShed3 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍
@justinmclean5778 Жыл бұрын
These are absolute trash compared to the knipex hybrid strippers of the similar design as these. If you can get the knipex variant then get it because the milwaukee for me lasted less than 6 months and thats cutting and stripping 10/12/14 AWG, (unshielded cables) Cutter portion, blades rolled over and became dull. I will never buy hand tools from milwaukee ever again. Knipex 6 months in, no signs of wear with exception to discoloration due to copper deposits on blades. Still just as sharp as the day I got them. However, Milwaukee power tools are and always will be my go to
@crvchuco2 жыл бұрын
I don't like Milwaukee. They have very good quality, very good iron, plastic and rubber parts are very good. But they are always stealing ideas from others. All their products are piracy. I have never seen an original idea from this brand. Not like Klein Tools or knipex, not like Bosch or metabo.
@jonathanharter32123 жыл бұрын
I take my springs out of my wire strippers
@ChooseLife.YourLife2 жыл бұрын
An electrician that doesn't use croppers?
@colt2206 Жыл бұрын
Other than cutting wire over and over I don’t see anything informative here
@garyroberts12052 жыл бұрын
No, they are not better then a pair of knipex’s
@baronamru58939 ай бұрын
Why on earth did you compare an electrician pliers with a combination pliers? Shame on you.