Review on Mini Dual Material Plier Set - GEARWRENCH 82100: 5-Piece Mixed Set by Anthony Mangum

outer ring pliers have a built in weak point behind the hold down spring that caused one of the handles to break off. The grips are generally quite strong but the grip is slotted into the grip to accommodate a return spring to the point where the remaining steel is mm thick. This makes the outer pliers very weak at this point on the handle. If you are making light, thin rings that are difficult to achieve. This set would be great, but when you're making something with big, strong outer rings, they just aren't up to the task. Internal pliers don't have this problem as there is no spring tension so I think they can handle more load. For the record, I was working on a heavy snap ring in my F250 axle housing and these pliers just couldn't get the job done. He could reach the ring, but he wasn't strong enough to do the job. Instead I ordered a heavy duty ratchet. I am a GearWrench fan and expected a little more from this product. I hope they invest in a different spring system in the future or make the steel profile stronger. Stars for you because they work with small, deep outer locking rings, but only if you babysit them.