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Georgia, Tbilisi
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Review on Mini Dual Material Plier Set - GEARWRENCH 82100: 5-Piece Mixed Set by Kyle Ziegler

Revainrating 2 out of 5

Frustratingly flimsy, but can fit small snap rings

These may work for you if you remove small snap rings (less than 1.5 inches). They just aren't strong enough for what I intended to use them for, which is removing the air conditioner compressor coil retaining ring, which is about 2 inches in diameter. The tool's length and double cross design make it a flexible tool that can handle even modest locking rings. You may have better luck with angled pins, but I specifically bought these for their reach and the fact that they come with straight pins. If you're dealing with strong snap rings, look elsewhere. If you need reach and the locking rings are small, they will probably work just fine. You should list the purpose and limitations of this tool in the description. Now I have to try to return the open tool to Revain. A much cheaper snap ring plier from Tekton did the job in about 30 seconds. I've linked it below if you want to see if it works for you.

Pros
  • High marks for grip and durability from testers
Cons
  • Modern