Who makes the best Lineman pliers and Diagonal cutters?

[Bill G]

At least you only need to carry one tool to put up electric or barbed wire fence.

Well I wish that was true.
Although you can tap with them a bit they sure will not drive a staple in a hedge post..................of course not much does

 

[pdqdl]

This does a good job:



Unfortunately, you must use their staples, at a bit over a dime apiece.

 

[Bill G]

Are you watching Channellock 349 on ebay like I suggested?

And to answer some of pdqdl! question. High tensile with springy things and the not very much metal barbed wire are quite hard. The more massive barbed wire is pretty soft compared to what would replace it. Exactly what chore the search for the best involves remains elusive.

Not being able to pinch skin is one criteria I would put in the search parameters.

I am not paying $40 for a worn out rusted pair
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2858075759...RMd0r0bLA4fhKKMGmMbhUe3g==|tkp:Bk9SR4Sq94_bYw

 

[Bill G]

This does a good job:



Unfortunately, you must use their staples, at a bit over a dime apiece.

I would love to see them use it on hedge
Also $800............

 

[pdqdl]

$600 at home depot. It'll go right into hedge, or so says this review:



Facebook question on that very notion:


That question didn't get any direct answers. Apparently, no one with ten year old hedge posts has tried it out and given a review. Black locust gets staples, no problem.

 

[Bill G]

$600 at home depot. It'll go right into hedge, or so says this review:

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It is $800 plus 7%
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...3-0Ah-Batteries-Charger-Bag-2843-22/320688867

You are looking at a bare tool.

 

[pdqdl]

Of course. Who buys just one Milwaukee tool? Most guys stick to a brand. Dewalt makes a similar machine.

https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcfs950b/20v-max-xr-9-ga-cordless-fencing-stapler-tool-only

Bring an air compressor, and for half the money, I'll bet this air stapler will drive 'em in.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Freeman...table-Metal-Belt-Hook-and-Case-PFS9/206456789

Paslode makes 'em too.

 

[Bill G]

Hammers are cheaper, besides I am removing wire not installing it right now.

 

[diver64]

Well I wish that was true.
Although you can tap with them a bit they sure will not drive a staple in a hedge post..................of course not much does

Always worked for us but we used cedar posts

 

[BeatCJ]

Always worked for us but we used cedar posts

I suspect not even in the same sport, much less ball park. While the powered stapler is cool, it's monster big to haul around.

I agree, fencing pliers do very little well, but I have two pair. As said, pulling staples and I like the wire cutter.

 

[diver64]

It is $800 plus 7%
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...3-0Ah-Batteries-Charger-Bag-2843-22/320688867

You are looking at a bare tool.

If your working at a vineyard I'm not sure the price point is a concern. If your working on a small dairy farm then those fencing pliers might be the thing for you.

 

[diver64]

Of course. Who buys just one Milwaukee tool? Most guys stick to a brand. Dewalt makes a similar machine.

https://www.dewalt.com/product/dcfs950b/20v-max-xr-9-ga-cordless-fencing-stapler-tool-only

Bring an air compressor, and for half the money, I'll bet this air stapler will drive 'em in.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Freeman...table-Metal-Belt-Hook-and-Case-PFS9/206456789

Paslode makes 'em too.

Buddy who is a builder up North and among other things worked on Bernie's lakehouse is a big Paslode fan. Myself, I'm a Hitachi/Metabo guy for some reason. Always had good luck with nailers, saws, drills etc but I did buy a several old Bostich nailers from a retired construction guy and rebuilt them. They have worked like a boss for me so far.