Vampliers
7.5” Long Nose Screw
Extraction Pliers
The reviewer appreciated the serrated
jaws on these pliers.
by Stefanie Von Rueden, Assistant Editor
Removing broken screws can be a time-consuming
endeavor for technicians. Phil Fournier, owner
and technician at Phil’s Auto Clinic in Hemet,
Calif., appreciated the quality and the gripping power of
the serrated jaws on the Vampliers 7.5” Long Nose Screw
Extraction Pliers.
“As an 'old school' guy, I was concerned that a tool made in
Japan would not be of good enough quality to function reliably.
I was certainly wrong there,” Fournier says.
“Here in California, we have fewer cases of rust as compared
to other areas, but one place that always tends to rust is the
exhaust shields on most vehicles. It is very common for the
manufacturer to use low-quality screws, and the heads shear
right off. These pliers will sometimes back the screw right
out,” he says. He notes that this is a huge timesaver, since it prevents
him from having to drill the screw out in these instances.
Fournier noted that the pliers have very precise alignment.
The serrated edges of the screw extraction portion of the pliers
make them good for pulling out screws that have broken or
rounded off. “Even though the primary design calls for extraction
of broken screws, I find that their precision grip and fine
cutting edge makes them a tool I now grab routinely,” he adds.
Fournier also appreciated that the plastic grip handles worked
well even with greasy hands.
There was no manual included with the pliers, and although
Fournier found them easy to use, he suggested that including
a link to the pliers’ product video would be helpful. Fournier
notes that he watched the product video to get a better understanding
of the pliers’ intended uses. “I’ve never heard of this
tool company before and have not seen it on the tool trucks. It
seems pretty unique,” he says.
There was nothing that Fournier disliked about the tool, but
he did suggest that a locking mechanism to help maintain the
grip on a broken screw might be helpful for some applications.
Overall, Fournier appreciated the quality of the steel and
the gripping power of the pliers. “I wish I had this tool long
ago,” he says.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
The Vampliers Long Nose 7.5” Screw Extraction Pliers by Vampire Tools are
designed for removing stripped, rusted, corroded, stuck or one-sided torx screws,
nuts and bolts. The pliers are designed with patented Vampliers technology and
feature inter-meshed top teeth for a non-slip grip, ergonomic handles designed
for comfort and T-shaped forge handles to prevent the grip covers from twisting
or slipping off. The pliers are designed for hard-to-reach screws up to 5.5mm in
diameter and 2.2mm in height. The pliers are made in Japan from high-carbon
stainless steel.
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