squonk 41,067 #1 Posted June 4 Not something you see every day in your average tool box. ( Hint), I didn't start using these until I went to work at the Hospital. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,050 #2 Posted June 4 I know what they are but I won't spill the beans. Never saw the need for them myself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #3 Posted June 4 Just now, Racinbob said: I know what they are but I won't spill the beans. Never saw the need for them myself. Depends on what you working on. And who was in there before you! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adsm08 2,046 #4 Posted June 4 I believe those are for securing crazy people. Which would make sense why you never used them before starting at the hospital. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,729 #5 Posted June 4 Something to do with oxygen system connections 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,534 #6 Posted June 4 39 minutes ago, adsm08 said: I believe those are for securing crazy people. I wondered why everyone gave my wife a pair when we got married...?!?!?!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,420 #7 Posted June 4 1 hour ago, squonk said: I didn't start using these until I went to work at the Hospital How you people don't get these hints 🤔 is beyond me. They're people skin stitch clampers. 🙄 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,534 #8 Posted June 4 41 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: They're people skin stitch clampers. And judging from the grease, dirt and rust it's a very sanitary facility!!! 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,033 #9 Posted June 5 Works good when you need them. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #10 Posted June 5 @Pullstart - you ever seen anything like these used during your visits to medical facilities? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wh500special 2,170 #11 Posted June 5 (edited) 1 hour ago, JPWH said: Works good when you need them. Absolutely. When nothing else can, these con du it. Edited June 5 by wh500special 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #12 Posted June 5 There was a clue in the picture that made it easy to chase down. A pair of those pliers might be nice once I get deeper into my construction project in Ky. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,050 #13 Posted June 5 1 hour ago, wh500special said: Absolutely. When nothing else can, these con du it. Or a screwdriver and linesman pliers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimSraj 429 #14 Posted June 5 Are they used to install or remove conduit fittings? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #16 Posted June 5 They come in real handy when trying to remove old fan coils out of walls. Usually there is a handy box stuffed behind a pipe or wall stud with no room for the old hammer and screwdriver routine. I can get these pliers in at an angle and get the conduit nut moving. Haven't had to get involved in any renovations in a few years now. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,434 #17 Posted June 5 I had never seen one of these until my neighbor died and I cleaned out his tools. He was an electrician. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,994 #18 Posted June 5 The only time you need them is when someone else used them to crank down the nut. LOL But I can definitely see how they are very handy for the person dealing with those nuts everyday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #19 Posted June 5 19 minutes ago, wallfish said: dealing with those nuts everyday. Maybe I need to bring them to PA! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,297 #20 Posted June 5 I always thought they were nose hair clipper for 65 year Squonks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 6,998 #21 Posted June 5 Nose hair tweezers maybe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,067 #22 Posted June 5 10 hours ago, elcamino/wheelhorse said: I always thought they were nose hair clipper for 65 year Squonks. I would have to put a Kohler twin on them if you needed to use them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites