Source For Thin Utility Pliers?

[npalen]

Would anyone know of a source for thin jaw utility pliers as shown in photo PLIERS-1 below? I run into a problem when trying to tighten garden hose connections occasionally where a thin nose pliers would help out. I once had a pair of ceetee (crescent brand) narrow jaw pliers that disappeared some years back.

The male connector part of the plastic hose end repair parts tends to slip inside the clamp and needs to be held with a pliers, but there is not enough room as shown in the other pics. (I know that pliers are not supposed to be required to tighten garden hose fittings)

The picture of the narrow jaw pliers, just as a curiosity, was found on a website talking about tool kits for WWII jeeps. They appear to be a stamped and formed product. The pair I had were forged if I remember correctly.

Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[Roadworthy]

Crescent and Proto both seem to have thin nose slip joint pliers. You may have to go through Grainger or someplace like that to get them. or order online from eBay. They do go for about $15 per pair.

 

[Diggin It]

Replace the washer in the female, use some lubricant (even just dish soap) and hold the green thing in the other hand. Hose fittings should not need tools to be tight enough to not leak.

 

[jaydee325]

McMaster-Carr has them.

 

[npalen]

True that but I can't even get the connection finger tight enough without the plastic piece slipping inside the clamp. The plastic threads don't help much either as they are not very precise. Just need to be able to get a hold of the plastic as mentioned in my first post.
Thanks for the Crescent and Proto and Ebay suggestions. I'll check that out.

Edit: Found these "right off the bat".
PROTO PROFESSIONAL 6-1/2" LONG, THIN JAW, SLIP-JOINT PLIERS, ( 22 ) MADE USA | eBay

 

[Diggin It]

Then rework the clamp. Those are normally so tight I have to cut the hose to get the insert out. Cut the hose back an inch or two and start with fresh hose. Maybe add some sealant to it while you have it apart.

 

[PILOON]

Oh, heck, simply purchase a cheap pair and take them to your grinder to grind down to your desired thickness.

 

[npalen]

Have any of you guys or gals gone to a quick coupler system for your garden hoses and accessories? I've tried them a time or two in the past but never too happy with them. Maybe there are better systems available nowadays?

 

[/pine]

one possible source for lightweight slip joint pliers (like channel locks) is bicycle tool kits...

 

[WranglerX]

True that but I can't even get the connection finger tight enough without the plastic piece slipping inside the clamp. The plastic threads don't help much either as they are not very precise. Just need to be able to get a hold of the plastic as mentioned in my first post.
Thanks for the Crescent and Proto and Ebay suggestions. I'll check that out.

Edit: Found these "right off the bat".
PROTO PROFESSIONAL 6-1/2" LONG, THIN JAW, SLIP-JOINT PLIERS, ( 22 ) MADE USA | eBay

Use the fitting that are metal in future...

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