helenmb Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I think I'm going mad but I can't seem to find the Circlip Pliers that quite a few of you have for help with fitting Bumper Bits. The only ones I could see in Halfords had the nose end open when the handles were closed. I thought the ones that have been suggested were ones where when you close the handles the ends open - which of course would be the easiest way to use them with the Bumper Bits. Have I got it wrong or are they just not in stock in our Halfords. Any extra info would be really helpful. Thanks a million - Helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarrensWorld Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Not sure what kind of pliers you need. >>> Lots of circlip pliers <<< Motor factors usually stock several kinds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 They have been mentioned a lot on the forum for helping out with fitting Bumper Bits. I think Eglutine has used them so perhaps she will respond when she has a mo. I too looked on Google but there seem to be so many types hence my question. I need something that will open the bumper bit by squeezing the handles so the noses of the pliers open. I think this is the reverse of how they normally work. Oooh, maybe I've just answered my own question - is there such as thing as reverse pliers me thinks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Straight ended....not curved. Squeeze the handle and they open. Cost about £7.99 from Halfords. Mine are red and black - if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raina Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 Straight ended....not curved. Squeeze the handle and they open. Cost about £7.99 from Halfords. Mine are red and black - if that helps. Egluntine to the rescue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted August 28, 2009 Author Share Posted August 28, 2009 Thanks Egluntine - I knew you'd be along to assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Snowy Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 I don't know where mine were from - apart from the depths of hubbies tool box. But in this image: They are the same as the pair on the right. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted August 29, 2009 Author Share Posted August 29, 2009 Thanks for the pics, got a pair and Halford this arvo - had sent DH for some but he came back with the wrong type - doh! So back we went (with the same instructions I gave him earlier) for the correct pair. They were £9.99 and worked a treat as I have just fitted two more bumper bits this evening. I always feel so terrible doing it as they (naturally) hate it and I am always worried I'll get it into the wrong bit of their nostrils. Anyway, will see how they take it first thing tomorrow. Thanks for your help chaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Well done. It is soooo much easier with the pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted August 30, 2009 Share Posted August 30, 2009 Having seen Snowy put the bumper bit of Boo for me using circlip pliers I have ordered these (they were out of stock, but I can collect on Tuesday). If you have a screw fix near you, these seem a good deal http://www.screwfix.com/prods/97337/Hand-Tools/Pliers-Cutters/Circlip-Pliers/Forge-Steel-Internal-External-Circlip-Pliers-Set h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
