Milwaukee High-Leverage Lineman's Pliers HOW GOOD ARE THEY?

[@takeit1229]

1:50 He starts actually talking about the pliers

[@javiernegron7971]

I do remodels and those pliers are my go to for wiring and in tight spaces even a hammer.

[@jaynaforsgren4755]

I’m a framer and I use linemen’s pliers a lot

[@AcuraJ32]

Sir, Thanks for your time buddy! Don't know how you find the time to do what you do man, God Bless you, I got family still in South Philly I like you style buddy, it a pleasure to meet you Sir

[@VCGConstruction]

Nice to meet you as well and thanks for everything! South philadelphia is full of wonderful people!!

[@AntonioRamirez-xg5ce]

As a electrician by trade I’ve used 2 different pairs of the milwaukee lineman pliers and they both have done a great job till they seized up. I always seem to just back to the Klien Lineman Pliers.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks for the feedback Antonio! Curious, what caused them to seize?

[@TheSatan222]

I've never had them seize up. But I do only buy them because they're Milwaukee. Klein brand lineman pliers cut better.

[@AntonioRamirez-xg5ce]

VCG Construction using them in tight corners to pound in a strap or box. I know they are not ment for that purpose, but if you talk to any electrician they will agree that they use them for that purpose as well

[@marsha414]

I've had Klein seize up

[@MrRubenrivera9649]

Vince bro I have those pliers they are solid and still going strong buddy you picked a winner there sir

[@dannykapz]

Milwaukee is stepping their hand tool game up. I wont be giving up my Kleins, but they look like they would do just fine on the job

[@VCGConstruction]

They want to be in you’re Tool pouch!!

[@aubertbethencourt3241]

How would these hold up to continuous cutting of rebar wires

[@LCCJ82]

A KZbin video with multiple real world examples! You guys do a great job VCG.

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you LC!

[@j.a.4360]

I like the Southwire 5-1 multi tool for home wiring... What electrical wiring tool do you find to be the best? Thanks.

[@vikingnorm6935]

Great video!! I know I see a lot of people dog these & other Milwaukee hand tools but the ones I have hold up great

[@kevinklepp5894]

I love them did use klien before milwaukee came out but been using them since I bought my first pair I think they fit my hand and I can get a better grip with them thanks for the great test and review

[@carlosbmartinez408]

I keep these in my toolbelt at all times...great for a lot of things

[@VCGConstruction]

Alotta uses!!

[@jmeszi4159]

Linesman pliers are an essential tool for electricians when on the job

[@noahunderwood5858]

I'm disappointed he didn't hammer in any staples with them

[@fatbuddycat]

Nice change up Vince! Good close ups, pans and all around editing. Nothing but the finest quality from the VCG crew!

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks fatbuddycat!! What you got going on today?

[@fatbuddycat]

@@VCGConstruction just went to Sears and bought some new steel toe boots for %50 off. $120 boots for $60 and support of a great company in hard times? Sign me up!

[@kentogreeno]

Awesome to see some hand tools! I’ve been eyeballing those but I ended up getting the crescent pivot action linesman’s

[@VCGConstruction]

I’ve tried the crescent and they’re pretty nice!

[@benmartin8003]

Hey Vince, I appreciate you making these tool test videos. Have you don’t any videos about Wiha impact driver bits? I was hearing some good things about them, but didn’t see much available as far as sets of these, but am considering buying a small set of the Wiha Terminator impact driver bits. What’s your opinion on this brand of impact bits? Thanks again.

[@VCGConstruction]

Haven't tried the wiha yet Ben

[@deadchannelasdf]

Ever since I was young working with my dad, he used the Channellock branded lineman’s pliers. After 15 years of working and seeing the abuse they can handle and ability those pliers have I bought my own. They feel great in the hand and are built to last in my opinion

[@VCGConstruction]

Channellocks are nice!

[@accordingto27]

Had them once. Was trying to pull a staple on a ladder and both handle grips flew off and sent me off the ladder. If it ain’t Klein it ain’t mine.

[@sonnyschade1299]

Are they built with clearance at the back of the jaws to use for pulling fish tape like the Klein ?

[@VCGConstruction]

I don't think so sonny

[@cjedenfield5902]

Hey Vince have you used the Milwaukee wire strippers model number 48-22-3079

[@VCGConstruction]

I have not, sorry

[@cjedenfield5902]

I just got them and am in love great tool and the grips feel good

[@Rooster000]

i got the og Milwaukee 1s but always go back to my Kleins mainly cause the dipped handles. but Milwaukee does make a solid linesman

[@VCGConstruction]

Nice!

[@justinbeery5194]

I’m buying a new pair today. I use lineman pliers for cutting and tie wire for ironworking.

[@marsha414]

Klein makes ironwork pliers

[@cheesemstr872]

I'm a comfort grip guy. I love nws pliers because they have the best grip on the market.

[@yevgenprus9103]

Try this: Knipex 09 02 240 T

[@dino7002]

i love your videos. thanks for making this video i will be buying these pliers for sure

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks we appreciate it!!

[@Nick-vf3wf]

I already know im going to love this video as an electrician!!

[@rayring8679]

I have a pair of the Milwaukee thought the last gen had better leverage but there still great I use knipex for all my electrical tools but Milwaukee still has a place in my bag great test Vince need to do more hand tool demos

[@VCGConstruction]

Ray these are the newest so Milwaukee May have improved these to your liking!!

[@uofscifi9166]

I've never seen these Milwaukee linemans in person before, I've only seen them online. I've never seen any electricians or plumbers carry the Milwaukee pliers in their tool pouch either. Here's an idea. Since Milwaukee and Carlyle are both trying so hard to make inroads into the electrical tool market. Maybe you should go to NAPA and get a pair of Carlyle linemans pliers and then make a "Milwaukee vs Carlyle" comparison video pulling out nails, cutting different metals and twisting on wire nuts. Pit these two brands against each other and See which brand come out on top.

[@VCGConstruction]

Good idea!

[@ruelvillafranca1724]

Great plier! I'd like to own one soon. Thanks for demonstrating us this Milwaukee brand

[@bobbyRC2]

One brand i can't recommend more is Doyle. They're sold at harbor freight and really get the job done. You'll be impressed with them. I own their diagonal cutting pliers and they're just a really good pair of pliers nothin more to it.

[@jredd417]

Vince great video. I prefer Kleins with the spring on it . Great when running drop ceilings

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you J!

[@NATUREPRABA]

Hi friend please put a video about how to strip wires or big cables from cutting plier or lineman pliers?

[@HeadlampMafia]

I enjoy your videos man. I like your approach. Less "official" than most others. Good idea addressing hand tools. You should make some videos on tool care/upkeep. Maybe even some hacks/tricks/tips. Just a thought. Thanks again from the 408 -HLM

[@ben6089]

I'm buying some of these. I got some new Knipex combo pliers and they are blunt as hell, blunter than my old ones. A good test would be if they can cut tiny wires too, because some pliers don't close enough to cut data cables etc

[@Storm8704]

For what it's worth, I own a pair of the Milwaukee linesman pliers as an apprentice electrician and these pliers make easy work of tie wire for holding down pipe and MC cable. They will no doubt do data cable as well. The jaws close entirely.

[@truthofluke991]

I’m in the need of a new set of lineman’s pliers think I’ll get these thanks Vince nice video👍🏻

[@VCGConstruction]

You got it Luke!

[@jaykotson6360]

Great video Vince it definitely looks like another nice offering from Milwaukee I have always used Klein and channel lock but I'm definitely going to pick up a pair I'm also looking at the para 3 for every day carry keep up the great work thanks vcg

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Jay, the Milwaukee seem very well built!! The para 3 is an awesome knife cuz!!

[@joarflesja1516]

Maby we can get the best magnetic bit holder. Sems like they always falls out in the snow or off the roof. Thanks for shereing 😊

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Joar!

[@A_roN88]

Yes hand tools!!! I was hoping you guys would try out some hand tools, maybe try different brands and see how they stack up against eachother?

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Aaron! Good idea

[@A_roN88]

Yes definitely! I've always been a channellock guy, but im slowly transitioning to Milwaukee. After using some of their hand tools, I think I made up my mind. Plus they look really nice!! Thank you cuzzos fir everything that you do!!

[@WEALRO]

Almost 1000 subs in a week- Keep it up Vince you da Man 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Wealro you da man!!

[@CozyRetroCorner]

I'm a die hard fan of kline linemans pliers, but these look nice! May have to add these to the toolbag

[@vinnieromano1336]

Those look a lot like the Harbor Freight Doyles the package to. Are they made in Taiwan?

[@lawrencehaslup6889]

They have a nice feel to them too for smacking staples in

[@lawrencehaslup6889]

They compete with the kleins for sure and are cheaper

[@adamsifford6228]

I tried to go cheap rather than buying Cliens so I bought some Kobalt lineman pliers... They wouldn't cut small copper wire... So I took them back for the same price I swapped them out for Green Lee's and they are so much better.

[@jasonbabila6006]

How is the jaw grip when trying to twist two or three 14 awg together?

[@VCGConstruction]

Jaw grip feels good Jason

[@jasonbabila6006]

Outstanding

[@kingofthecrease30]

CONGRATS TO VCG ON 31,000 SUBSCRIBERS !! 👍👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you king!

[@zerohero6602]

Hand Tools! Love these vids. When it comes to hand tools there’s made in Germany and then there’s everything else. Knipex pliers and wiha screwdrivers, boom!

[@VCGConstruction]

Love the feedback Zero!!

[@glennoel4782]

Love my knipex!

[@zaq55555555555555555]

Quite frankly, this was very informative.

[@dudeistpriest7402]

My favorite linemans are the knipex 09-11-240

[@VCGConstruction]

Knipex makes awesome stuff !!

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

I like dipped handles AND frustration free packaging

[@VCGConstruction]

Yup the dipped handles are legit!!

[@achrisofalltrades5620]

@@VCGConstruction Some say too legit to quit...

[@HeadlampMafia]

Frustration Free Packaging 2020

[@danielvelez5892]

Socket sets and open end wrenches next ?

[@VCGConstruction]

Possibly...

[@danielvelez5892]

Yes yes yes very few video reviews on them. You will become extra famous then. I promise

[@themountofoliveschannelwit7009]

First off I agree with you about the dip handles over the cushion handles. However I have 27 years of electrical experience and have to say that Klein, Knipex and Snap On are the industry high bar standard when it comes to linemans pliers, and Milwaukee power tools are the best, their hand tools however aren't bad but they just don't have a place at that elite table when it comes to hand tools

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Gary!

[@meagaindave2049]

Lol@frustration-free packaging. Good stuff, Vince!

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣🤣🤣

[@johnrice9121]

Glad to see hand tools👍

[@VCGConstruction]

Awesome John we appreciate it!!

[@dustinboyd3284]

vince your the man MAN

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you Dustin!

[@davidjannick7779]

I have a good Question for you. Will those Milwaukee lineman pliers cut a penny in half? I've seen electricians cut pennies in half with their Klein linemans pliers before. I seen a mechanic cut a penny in half with his Snap On linemans pliers. Not all brands are made well enough to do it. Would you be willing to post it in a video of the penny test? Would you be willing to call Milwaukee out if they Epic fail?

[@VCGConstruction]

Good idea! Thanks David!

[@TheGameBoy56]

Hannnnnddd tools for the win try the channel lock ones too 🥳

[@LucasGresham610]

I still love my Klein’s and prefer them over the Milwaukee but I do have these as a Back up in case I lose my Klein’s.

[@on1eboy213]

sir is this made in the USA? thanks

[@darenaubiephotography8570]

CHINA

[@tokyomaj2]

Wow that Milwaukee tool cuter really good and strong 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

A lot of leverage!!

[@holylobes]

I need ro get u some of the wire i cut at work all day long with some linesman.

[@konamanstudio2447]

Yo Vincent Nick how you doing bud thank you for the hand tools you don't get a lot of those anymore keep it up and Vince did you watch the first video I made with the food I'm making a third video would has more food if I get over there

[@VCGConstruction]

We’ll check it out cuz, keep it up my friend!!

[@ejm_demon8263]

Milwaukee hand tools are solid 👍

[@VCGConstruction]

I definitely like these pliers!

[@A_roN88]

Yes they are. My wife got me some Milwaukee end nippers for Christmas.. Best gift ever, and they are great for getting in the lift and cutting wire off the ceiling at work! I'm definitely considering buying these pliers!!

[@ejm_demon8263]

@@A_roN88 I own Milwaukee screwdrivers, pliers, chalklines, Measuring taps, nipper/ aviation cutters Etc... I'm all Milwaukeed out 😂 ...we need Milwaukee to make a speed square.

[@A_roN88]

@@ejm_demon8263 I'm slowly but surely transitioning myself the same way. One day soon that will happen. Once I get there, I'll have lots of good backup tools tho. Milwaukee does make some fine tools indeed, hand and powered alike!!

[@kingofthecrease30]

the demon is a southwire guy now....no more milwaukee 😅

[@stephenleepmg113]

Thank you Vince

[@VCGConstruction]

You got it Stephen!

[@devonkremer4062]

I know these aren't targeted at technicians and this might be the first milwaukee tool I have said this about, but for what I need the snap on high leverage lineman pliers are much better. Only milwaukee tool I've ever bought that I've been disappointed with performance wise. Quality is great though.

[@dantheman9395]

You forgot the most important part of the tool.. hammering . I like the channel lock ones

[@VCGConstruction]

🤣🤣🤣 Dan the man solderholm!!

[@konamanstudio2447]

You're So True Dan I used to use mine to pull Nails out sometimes or knock something over little bit I'm not going to punch out on a breaker box

[@VCGConstruction]

My industrial electrician always used his linesmen pliers as a hammer!! 🤣🤣 he was a beast and a good friend!!

[@dukeethomas8124]

Always use my lineman pliers

[@elijahs4wheeling421]

Looks like some pretty good pliers

[@VCGConstruction]

They seem nice and sturdy!!

[@TwoCraZyEyes0]

I have a pair of milwaukee lineman and I like them better than my coworkers klein lineman mainly because the rivet turns on the open side of the pliers so I can hammer with the closed side and not have to worry about nails and shit going on the hole of the pliers

[@TwoCraZyEyes0]

@Ray Trammell I've had them for almost a year and a half, they still do great

[@2loco]

My favorite pliers - Marvel MVA - 200. If they stop production I'll quit the trade!

[@VCGConstruction]

Ill have to check those out! Thanks

[@jdreynolds29]

Thanks for the video Vince I've been wondering about some of these Milwaukee hand tools some of them might have and I like them some of them I have and I'm not so impressed the linesman plier I from Milwaukee I don't have yet I've got two other brands. I would like to know how well those pliers do at pulling cable and wire through various lengths of conduit as well as through wall cavities and things of that nature. I have multiple pairs of linesman pliers now they're all different sizes but I want one with a 90 degree curve at the end of one handle making it easier while pulling I noticed those did not have a curve at the end of either handle neither do any of the ones that I've currently have I wonder if Milwaukee offers a pair like that I know Irwin does the problem I have with the Irwin offering that has the curved handle is it don't quite open up wide enough for the size that they are. Also was wondering do those Milwaukee linesman have the style handle that incorporates the place to put the fish tape to grab and pull it at the top of the handle right before the pivot

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you for the info Jason!

[@philipdove1705]

What about the 6 in 1 players Milwaukee makes

[@AcuraJ32]

Vince, I Need a shower with glass door installed in my workshop garage in Claymont DE anyone you recommend that is reliable and will do a good job? The shower I want is on display in Lowe's but want to get someone to quote me on installing it Thanks Sincerely, Lou

[@VCGConstruction]

I wish I could be more help but I don’t know an installer in that area, sorry!

[@konamanstudio2447]

Ovince I found out Craig has a new track saw and I just saw a video for Milwaukee packout for 200 on KZbin from one place I don't know what the place sorry

[@VCGConstruction]

Thanks Konaman I’ll see what I can find out!!

[@twilllinemanforhire6266]

I use Milwaukee drills but I’m a Klein 9 man

[@VCGConstruction]

Nice!

[@mikenormandy9250]

When it comes to Linesman though, I will ONLY use Knipex...In the Sparky world, Klein's are the king....But, For the same amount of money, sometimes less, you can get a better cutting, lighter in weight (Knipex linesman weight 9oz, any other is almost a pound or more), better feeling pair of pliers with Knipex...I can def agree I am a dipped handle dude. I think these cushion or comfort grips are just too bulky. The dipped handles help the tool slide in and out of your pocket or pouch easier. They also wear nicely and get that 'film crust' over them over the years....

[@stchman]

The Channellock linesman pliers are $11 less, made in the USA and IMO are just as good as anything on the market. No need to spend more.

[@mikenormandy9250]

@@stchman when they weigh ounces less and will cut 10/3 MC without a hiccup, It is worth the extra $11 - I own the CL linesman, I PROMISE you they cannot cut through half the amount of shit the Knipex can...Either can the Klein, Southwire, Greenlee, WIha, CL, Ideal - I have owned them all and known stack up..

[@stchman]

@@mikenormandy9250 Project Farm did a review on linesman pliers and said the Channellock pliers were top rated. I trust his reviews as there is no bias.

[@mikenormandy9250]

@@stchman All about how they feel in ya hand and how they perform.

[@stchman]

@@mikenormandy9250 Those two parameters are going to be VERY similar.

[@cheynebest7028]

Good for the not every dayer... klein and knipex still rain supreme

[@joshbenton810]

I don't think I will ever be able to defect from channelock or Klein 😂 We all get linesman pliers because(for me with my channelocks) I use them as pliers, wire twisters, cutters, hammer(if needed desperately) strippers etc) (nobody where I live uses dedicated wire strippers)

[@aaronkirby1995]

These aren’t bad. They aren’t Klein’s but then again they aren’t quite the price of Klein’s. If there was a weak point it would be the cutting jaws. My $9 Quinn harbor freight Lineman’s Pliers cut better. The fit and finish are nice and if you’re all about Milwaukee you’ll like the red dipped handles. In my opinion go with the Klein’s... smoother action & better cutters.

[@davidarevalo5413]

What’s up VCG?🔥

[@VCGConstruction]

Yooo David what’s going on cuz?!?!

[@davidarevalo5413]

VCG Construction , I’m buying all this red stuff😂

[@ruthless811]

I love you channel ......

[@VCGConstruction]

Thank you!

[@federicollorente3016]

Also scaffold builders 😊

[@kyleroenner6887]

Video on how to claim a warranty on a Milwaukee and Dewalt

[@sknight0391]

It's my understanding that the Milwaukee's carry a "hassle-free" warranty. You can take them to any place that sells Milwaukee, and has the same tool on the shelf, and swap it out no questions asked. Which is something that has gotten a lot of Klein guys to jump the fence now that Klein has gotten a lot pickier with their warranty exchanges. I don't want to pay 20 plus dollars for one single tool and then get a hassle if I ever have to swap it out.

[@AngelHernandez-jq4pz]

chingonas compa felicidades

[@mariacarneglia8483]

31k. Horray!❤️

[@VCGConstruction]

❤️

[@americanelectrician]

You gotta check out the knipex lineman’s. They are beasts

[@FCwilliamsUSN]

Just bought the knipex linesman pliers

[@VCGConstruction]

Nice!

[@larrycrooksjr9176]

I use them all day long on #2 acsr with no problem I like them they work well with rubber gloves and sleeves on and yes I am a lineman 20+ years. IBEW. Local 126@vcg

[@williamalexhayden]

The new version of these came out with a crimper. Review the crimper lol

[@jaydee2620]

They r good and they work. However if u use these on a daily basis the knives do not hold up like Klein at all.

[@kingofthecrease30]

im just not into the milwaukee hand tools...power tools is a different story.....lineman pliers i buy klein or channel lock...and i have a pair of usa made craftsman linemans

[@VCGConstruction]

Where and when did you get USA made craftsman?

[@kingofthecrease30]

@@VCGConstruction 10 years ago at sears and i still have a set of USA made sears craftsman extra large screwdrivers still in the package that i bought 4 years ago

[@jdreynolds29]

@@VCGConstruction one of the linesman pairs that I have is Craftsman Professional from probably 20 years ago also made in USA I remember when I first got them I want to say I paid 32 bucks for them at Sears hardware when I first became an HVACR technician. I love that pair. Nothing feels better than an Old Quality Tool that you got new & broke in yourself to the point where it is now.

[@Lee-lb9qh]

Where it's made don't matter, your TV, your clothes, everything else is made in, the phone u used to watch this video was made in China, who cares

[@marktaylor3630]

I know the quick set watter pump pliers suck they don't grip good and the way the handles are made they smash your fingers pretty bad when a $5 set of pliers work better then $20 pliers

[@keithbrown8368]

The proper name is "electricians hammer" LOL

[@ginopumadera4265]

Nice but to many pauses in speech tends to discourage listener.

[@thatguy990]

Klein. Klein all day.

[@VCGConstruction]

Yo Duzen how you been? Haven’t seen you in a while!!

[@Nick-vf3wf]

Thats by far the most.used tool as an electrician

[@Miiike604]

Knipex.... Just get the best.

[@VCGConstruction]

Knipex is awesome, which of the lines do you use?

[@michaelanthony6772]

And of course it has to be Milwaukee...

[@jarrodalvin3471]

Milwaukee.....high end power tools.....low hand tools. I had these as well as cutters, vise grips, strippers, pliers.......took them all back. Don't bother with these just get some knipex and be done

[@Gor1ockBlah]

i was wondering why those look weird. its and old model. i looking at my 48-22-6100 and was like why do they look different. lmao

[@Chris-zg6lz]

Milwaukee lines and dikes are by far the worst-in-class. Can’t believe how bad Milwaukee shit the bed on 80% of their hand tools when their power tools are top of the line.

[@aceseightsazhvacsparkyandg8138]

Just buy Klein

[@aceseightsazhvacsparkyandg8138]

@@Lewdacris916 I do agree but their their linemens are so far better then any I have found .