View Full Version : how to put off buying new plyers because yours are rusted shut
Coral Hoarder
05-04-2014, 10:25 PM
ok so in the proses of trying to destroy my plyers that were rusted shut i cut a grove thru the pin that holds them together they now work and are imune to rusting shut yay saved me 7$ http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t602/scott-tang/fish%20stuff/IMG_20140504_151717_zpsr2mwikcs.jpg (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/scott-tang/media/fish%20stuff/IMG_20140504_151717_zpsr2mwikcs.jpg.html)
hillegom
05-04-2014, 11:47 PM
good idea.
What I have done in the past (one time) is to saturate the pliers with WD40 in a plastic zip lock bag. Seal it up and reopen in a week. Good to go!
Liquid wrench or anything like that would also work.
lastlight
05-05-2014, 06:34 AM
I old and close mine under running water for a few minutes and they move like new. Too bad the blades are crazy dull now though. Had to do some wiring recently and I swear scissors would have worked better!
Magickiwi
05-05-2014, 06:33 PM
A) Those aren't pliers; they're side cutters
B) Spend more than $7 on a set...
C) Did you bury them in the back yard over winter or something?
Slyguy00
05-05-2014, 06:38 PM
He's like 14, cut the kid some slack.
FishyFishy!
05-05-2014, 06:41 PM
I just used CLR!!!
I just did that on two sets. Sat them in a bowl for a while. They come back to life!
Neat idea though.
spit.fire
05-05-2014, 06:45 PM
http://m.medicalproductsdirect.com/mricutisicu.html
No rusty
lastlight
05-05-2014, 06:48 PM
http://m.medicalproductsdirect.com/mricutisicu.html
No rusty
THOSE AREN'T PLIERS ! :twised:
Reef Pilot
05-05-2014, 06:50 PM
Those better not rust,... as sometimes they are left behind...., would be quite the tummy ache...:twised:
spit.fire
05-05-2014, 06:57 PM
THOSE AREN'T PLIERS ! :twised:
Never said they were :P
lastlight
05-05-2014, 09:07 PM
Never said they were :P
yeah i know =) was just poking fun at kiwi.
Madreefer
05-05-2014, 10:59 PM
yeah i know =) was just poking fun at kiwi.
I bet you muttered something else under your breathe though.:lol:
Coral Hoarder
05-05-2014, 11:32 PM
A) Those aren't pliers; they're side cutters
B) Spend more than $7 on a set...
C) Did you bury them in the back yard over winter or something?
Some one is having a bad day haha
A) never said they were I'd said they were there plyers lol
B) I spent 7dolers 47 cents if u want I can bring my receet to the swap Lol
C)no but low quality metal plus saltwater = rust
CLR and any thing that works for me costs more mony and I'm cheep this was free :)
Aquattro
05-05-2014, 11:48 PM
drop of olive oil on the hinge. Works great, reef safe. Been using the same cutters now for 20 years. And, if I ever eat them, they'll taste good and provide lots of iron.
Coral Hoarder
05-05-2014, 11:56 PM
drop of olive oil on the hinge. Works great, reef safe. Been using the same cutters now for 20 years. And, if I ever eat them, they'll taste good and provide lots of iron.
That's smart will try that with my other pair
Ryanerickson
05-06-2014, 12:23 AM
I use the olive oil also works great
Aquattro
05-06-2014, 01:50 AM
I use the olive oil also works great
There goes my patent idea :)
Magickiwi
05-06-2014, 02:21 AM
And here's his wrench:
http://wbma.images.worldnow.com/images/19586381_BG1.jpg
FishingGoalie
05-06-2014, 02:33 AM
thats a sandwich
Aquattro
05-06-2014, 02:34 AM
thats a sandwich
It's a multi purpose sandwich wrench.
FishingGoalie
05-06-2014, 02:35 AM
hahahah
FishingGoalie
05-06-2014, 02:42 AM
And when ur done you can eat it
RuGlu6
05-06-2014, 04:34 AM
http://global3.memecdn.com/sandwich-sand-witch_o_1450373.jpg
Slyguy00
05-06-2014, 04:47 AM
It's a multi purpose sandwich wrench.
Lol your comments always make me laugh Brad!
Aquattro
05-06-2014, 05:13 AM
Lol your comments always make me laugh Brad!
Yu should have drinks with me. I really filter myself here :)
Slyguy00
05-06-2014, 05:34 AM
Hahahah Ill let ya know next time I'm on the island!:mrgreen:
Aysha
05-06-2014, 08:55 PM
I know it's not the cheapest option but I have been pretty happy with this set.
It should last a LONG time with proper care.
http://reefbuilders.com/2013/11/01/ecotech-elements-coral-propagation-kit/
The bone cutters included really do cut through just about anything.
If I break these ones I'm making a trip to a medical supply office.
StirCrazy
05-08-2014, 01:15 AM
I really filter myself here :)
no, not you....
another free option to keep your side cutters/plyers working, is to actualy rince them with fresh water and dry them when you are done.
Steve
another free option to keep your side cutters/plyers working, is to actualy rince them with fresh water and dry them when you are done.
Steve
that's all I do, works rather well
Coral Hoarder
05-08-2014, 01:34 AM
that's all I do, works rather well
Its called lazy ness after I cut the grove in mine there immune to rust
Aquattro
05-08-2014, 02:02 AM
another free option to keep your side cutters/plyers working, is to actualy rince them with fresh water and dry them when you are done.
That's just silly talk!
StirCrazy
05-08-2014, 12:48 PM
That's just silly talk!
yup, I know.. who would have thought...
Steve
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