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    Default Unusual pliers

    Have seen these before, but no idea what they would be used for...
    150 mm long with a 4.8 mm gap between the jaws.
    well made , but unbranded.
    Ken
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    I reckon I've seen these used by Telstra linemen to squash the silicon filled wire connectors they used to use or still use for copper phone cables....
    Cheers, Joe
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    Solved !!!!... thank's jhovel for pointing me in the right direction.. apparently
    they are Scotchlok pliers... I didn't even know they still made those joiners anymore.
    Ken.

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    They do and I found them a CURSE. I was a manager at a trailer hire place, and was responsible for the lights to work on vehicles. About 50% didn't, most of these were caused by the scotchloks in the boot getting wet and corrodeing.
    Kryn
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    Quote Originally Posted by kenny_10 View Post
    I didn't even know they still made those joiners anymore.
    Ken.
    They should be banned.
    Nev.

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    I was always of the opinion that Scotchloks/Scotch connectors were only used for emergency running repairs

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