Nylon jaw snipe-nose pliers

[ps_bond]

Does anyone have any suggestions on a half-decent pair of nylon-jawed, snipe nose pliers? I picked up a cheap pair for tweaking settings, but the nylon jaws keep coming adrift from the screws. Just a bit too soft too.

[medusa]

I wrap mine in electrical tape. would that work?

[ps_bond]

Not sure - I've notched mine to help with alignment. Worth a shot (or shrink wrap, possibly).

[mizgeorge]

Thin coat of tool magic or thin layer of moleskin on some regular pliers?

Otherwise, the eurotool version are a bit harder, but still very slippery.

[caroleallen]

I invested in a couple of Swanstrom ones with delrin ends but they're so slippery that they're no use at all. A very expensive mistake.

[ps_bond]

Now I've seen them, they might do nicely for my needs. Can I ask what size are the tips?

[caroleallen]

They're quite chunky on the ends Peter.

[Dennis]

Failing other suggestions, short pieces of clear tubing on one or both beaks of round pliers might do. The tubing can be rotated or reversed as it wears out. Dennis.

[ps_bond]

I'm trying to move claws with them, so the notches in the ends both make sure the claws don't slip out as well as allowing me to twist them slightly to get the alignment - this is why the nylon being too soft is a pest.

[Exsecratio]

Knipex pliers maybe Peter?

The 1,000 / 1,500 HV rated versions are glass reinforced polymer, strong but don't "nick" parts, could also be filed or sanded to suit a purpose? (cheap as well)

best wishes

Dave