"Juan Jimenez" wrote

The SW pliers I bought suck because the tips don't even meet when you
tighten your grip. Part of it is my fault for not paying good attention when
I bought them.

They don't have to meet, if they are still able to grip the thinest piece of
safety wire you will use.

They do not have to be able to twist thread! G

Lineman's pliers are built like that. They do not meet, but still will grip
down to about 18 gauge wire.

No vendor at the OSH outdoor market offers any kind of guarantee, that I can
remember.

If they are a brand that Craftsman carries, take it to any Sears store. They
will replace them on the spot, no receipt, no questions asked.

At least that is my experience. It does not matter where you bought them.
Don't ask don't tell, or something like that!
--
Jim in NC