[Shop-talk] Soft-jaw pliers

[Mullen, Tim (IS)]

Karl Vacek wrote:
>
Is there a reasonably-priced source of ready-made soft-jaw pliers (or pipe
> wrenches) ??  Maybe aluminum or brass jaws, maybe something like Delrin
> or regular Nylon ??

How about covers for the pliers like these from Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=91952

I've seen similar pads at Sears:
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00945446000P?keyword=pliers
(search for "pliers covers" in case the link doesn't work).

Or even "Soft Jaw Plumbing Pliers" :
 http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00977205000P?keyword=jaw

Tim Mullen