Anyone else like Channellocks?

[oldpliers1]

Are they channellock quality , as I am very happy with the level and sockets,

 

[Rich M.]

I like my Channellock snap ring pliers (have small &medium sizes) but the problem I have is the tips are sometimes too small.

When I work on some of the circlips on my lawnmower, the tips will not get enough of a grip and the tips pop out of the holes.

It looks like the larger Channellocks (929) have the wider tips but the larger frame of the 929 may not fit in the tight space where the circlip is.

Ugh

 

[metaldad]

Sure you have if you have been on his thread long, I've posted my old 70's 910'a several times.

I've never seen THAT model of lockers, for sure. but:

nice!
my 910's

 

[neophyte]

Sure you have if you have been on his thread long, I've posted my old 70's 910'a several times.

I've never seen THAT model of lockers, for sure. but:

These share a design(at least for the handle section) that was also used by Bollmann-Selzer.
I’m not sure who patented the design.

 

[Outlawmws]

These share a design(at least for the handle section) that was also used by Bollmann-Selzer.
I’m not sure who patented the design.

Pics? I couldn't find any.

 

[Outlawmws]

Mdad, nice pair of 910's! don't bang the "handle" around a lot - they break out easily (hence my glue, and wire wrap/nail polish fix...

 

[neophyte]

Pics? I couldn't find any.

The german version has been mentioned in the past.
Gedore and Wezag(one of the actual producers of locking pliers in Germany) were mentioned as the brands.

Grip Locks find

I saw these at an indoor flea market and had to have them. Channel Lock Grip Locks. Any idea how old or not so old these are? Picked these up too. Going to make a couple of stands. I used to be able to get these free.

www.garagejournal.com

Unfortunately, the pics are gone.
I think I remember seeing the Bollmann version from an industrial clearance store on Ebay, but maybe I’m mistaken and it was one of the other brands.

 

[metaldad]

Mdad, nice pair of 910's! don't bang the "handle" around a lot - they break out easily (hence my glue, and wire wrap/nail polish fix...

those are stored in the 'collectible's tool chest
have a bunch of USA vise grips to work with
add a few eagle grips to the mix

 

[metaldad]

I don't have any Knipex. I do have easy brick and mortar access to way more channel lock unfortunately. It's an illness that doesn't have an easy cure. I was able to talk to a channel lock factory employee which is interesting to my small mind. Channel lock pliers are pretty addictive. The screwdrivers are garbage though- even though they are USA made.

they're pratt reeds, or whatever ideal is calling that plant.
beefier handle.
shanks identical to the pr lines, which includes kleins

 

[Ton ton]

they're pratt reeds, or whatever ideal is calling that plant.
beefier handle.
shanks identical to the pr lines, which includes kleins

Thanks for the info.

 

[Meursault74]

Channellock Tool sleeves for sale here on ebay. Not mine, don't know a thing about them. Thought someone here would like them. Apology in advance, if this costs you money

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[NKlamerus]

Anyone else notice the new 369s don't actually close?

I bought a new pair and found out yesterday that the tips don't touch.

I went to exchange them and the 2 newest pair (dated 2/20 and 3/21) don't touch, I found an older set that does. (Dated 4/19)

 

[NKlamerus]

3610 dated 5/19 also doesn't close.

All photos taken with the handles squeezed

 

[mr.lemons]

Anyone else notice the new 369s don't actually close?

I bought a new pair and found out yesterday that the tips don't touch.

I went to exchange them and the 2 newest pair (dated 2/20 and 3/21) don't touch, I found an older set that does. (Dated 4/19)

I think linesman pliers are mostly designed to close on the cutters, so a small gap in the gripping area is normal.

 

[JradM]

I think linesman pliers are mostly designed to close on the cutters, so a small gap in the gripping area is normal.

I also think that's intentional - whether it's a good idea is another matter. My new NWS pliers are the same way.

 

[Outlawmws]

They were intended to grip wire and twist it so yes - intentional. And its not just CL...

Needle nose with cutters get away with it as the jaws flex, and allow the cutters to close.

 

[jeffmoss26]

updated pic of my Channellock shrine!

 

[NKlamerus]

I think linesman pliers are mostly designed to close on the cutters, so a small gap in the gripping area is normal.

 

[NKlamerus]

Odd, this pair touches, grabs paper and crimps it

Kliens in the background are a hair open, less than the channel locks, but more than this pair.

 

[NKlamerus]

Updated group photo

 

[PFSard]

Project Farm has a new video on lineman pliers. His title is deceiving. I haven't watched it but Channellocks are in the mix.

 

[JradM]

Project Farm has a new video on lineman pliers. His title is deceiving. I haven't watched it but Channellocks are in the mix.

While Channellock doesn't "win" these comparisons (including the side cutter video), they do very well when you consider how much they cost vs the competition. That's exactly why I like them!

 

[Ton ton]

I did notice the small Gap on the 369 pliers. No, it doesn't bother me.

 

[pennsylvaniaboy]

love my channellocks...I just bought the 16" "channellocks" or adjustable pliers.

I have the crimpers, side cutters, dykes, smaller adjustable wrenches, snap ring pliers, needlenose, etc...

bes thing......AMERICA!

 

[metaldad]

Updated group photo

what are you using for the plier hanger?

 

[metaldad]

btw, most, if not all, linesmens are designed to yank on fish tapes, hence, the gap on the flat serrated jaws

 

[NKlamerus]

what are you using for the plier hanger?

That is a closetmaid wire shelf, cut about 3-4" back and flipped upside down

Wire spacing is 1" and matches the pegboard just stuck the cut ends through and bent them up

 

[jeffmoss26]

got these today from HJE

 

[jeffmoss26]

another ebay find

 

[oldpliers1]

Has anyone ever owned a set of these ? I took the photo of the net . They are similar with one change to the ones I own which have guards .

 

[oldpliers1]

These were issued 1991 see the difference

 

[jeffmoss26]

got these from zoro

 

[jeffmoss26]

thanks to metaldad for the 2 channellock adjustables!

 

[Ton ton]

thanks to metaldad for the 2 channellock adjustables!

Those adjustable wrenches are cool.

 

[cpttuna]

I am not a fan of them. However, in cleaning out the family home in Pa. recently, I brought home about a dozen or so pairs. I make up a small tool set for each of my 4 XJ's, so a pair of Chanellocks went into each set.

 

[Tynee]

I commented way back in this thread that the one tool in my garage that would shut me down completely if it were lost or destroyed is my vintage CURVED jaw (not V-Jaw) 422's. I wish they still made the curved jaw, but alas, they don't. I was pleased to find the pair below on eBay and snapped them up. I only worry that I'm mentally challenged for paying more for a rusty, beat up pair than I would have for a brand new pair of 422's.

 

[Ton ton]

I commented way back in this thread that the one tool in my garage that would shut me down completely if it were lost or destroyed is my vintage CURVED jaw (not V-Jaw) 422's. I wish they still made the curved jaw, but alas, they don't. I was pleased to find the pair below on eBay and snapped them up. I only worry that I'm mentally challenged for paying more for a rusty, beat up pair than I would have for a brand new pair of 422's.

Those jaws do look interesting.

 

[JCU]

I’ve been using them professionally my entire career. I’ve only had one fail. It’s a little twisted. I think someone used it to shim equipment or as a pry bar.

 

[Jim C.]

I might have said somewhere in the thread that the #422 (V-jaw) is my go to, most frequently used pair of Channellocks. While I do have other pliers made by other manufacturers, Channellock branded pliers, in general, are still the ones is use the most.

Jim C.

 

[Ton ton]

I might have said somewhere in the thread that the #422 (V-jaw) is my go to, most frequently used pair of Channellocks. While I do have other pliers made by other manufacturers, Channellock branded pliers, in general, are still the ones is use the most.

Jim C.

I'm impressed by the selection of pliers in that picture, Jim C.