Preview: GearWrench’s Double-X Pliers
By Chuck Cage
It’s been a big year for GearWrench, and it’s clear they intend to take their success far beyond the ratcheting tools that put them on the map. At SEMA this year they released a number of non-ratcheting products, most notably their new Double-X pliers.
The big deal: The double joint allows the jaws to open wider than the handle, yet keeps the tool long and narrow to reach far into tight spots.
You can really tell what’s going on from the photo alone, but it is worth noting that they look as sharp as GearWrench’s other offerings with polished handles, durable TPR grips, and the laser-etched GearWrench logo. Needle nose, 45-degree bent nose, and duck bill versions will be available, with MSRPs ranging from $54 to $159.99.
Look for more information (and a hands-on) with these soon.
Update: GearWrench also announced a cool screwdriver line at SEMA as well. More on that soon.
November 8th, 2006 at 5:31 pm
Wow! Now if they just make these with tubing-grabber jaws, I’ll buy two!
November 8th, 2006 at 9:10 pm
I just bought a set of these a couple of weeks ago and I don’t know how i could’ve done without them. They’re great for getting at trans cooler lines and radiator hoses that are hidden behind fans and covers and miles of wire loom.
November 9th, 2006 at 12:48 am
heh, heh, heh…. double-jointed
November 9th, 2006 at 2:02 pm
This is the same mechanism as in bolt cutters, except turned around to amplify motion at the expense of torque.
November 11th, 2006 at 2:48 am
[...] Preview: GearWrench’s Double-X Pliers Sacrificing a little torque for a lot of jaw opening, these pliers’ll fit in all sorts of tight little spaces. Besides that, they’re polished with laser-etched logos, and they’re pretty nice looking. Commenting readers who’ve already grabbed a set say good things. [...]
November 8th, 2007 at 8:12 am
[...] We previewed GearWrench’s Double-X pliers, though we have yet to try ‘em out in person. Have you? [...]