So now Klien makes the handy dandy not available anymore pliers, specificaly for the purpose.
Really? I was almost heartbroken for a moment.
Go to
http://www.kleintools.com/ and do a search for D333-8:
Product Index > Pliers > Long-Nose Pliers > D333-8
Conduit Locknut and Reaming Pliers
Additional features:
Tightens 1/2" and 3/4" EMT or 1/2" rigid locknuts.
Fits liquid tight fittings and caps.
Reams and smoothes both inside and outside of conduit.
Knurled jaws at nose tip pull wire or fish tape.
Machined nose fits snugly into locknut wings.
Still there... thank goodness!
