Good Brand for Pullers and C-Clamps

MDK22 · Jun 26, 2016

I am looking for Pullers mainly 3 jaw and Large C-Clamps ie 12" - 16" with square cut threads only. I am a diesel mechanic so they are going to be used and abused as well so need to be good quality.

four.cycle · Jun 27, 2016

the original is still the best:
Owatonna Tool Company - aka "OTC"
Owatonna, Minnesota

Rueben A. Kaplan's "Grip-O-Matic" design remains the industry standard to this day.

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Keep your eyes on Ebay listings under "Owatonna" and "OTC puller".
Many Ebay sellers have no clue about the connection between the two names and list high-end pullers under "Owatonna" dirt cheap every now and then.
I have three or four smaller models - never paid more than $28 (including shipping) for any of them.

C-clamps I have no clue. Mine are all old hand-me-downs I've acquired over the years.

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quick search on Ebay for "Owatonna puller" turns up:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Owatonna-To...475933?hash=item25be7a4c5d:g:6QYAAOSwc1FXZhZQ

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Used-To...707508?hash=item2cadfea3f4:g:crsAAOSwzJ5XYdkM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Old-Used-To...857370?hash=item2ef095fe1a:g:kvoAAOSwc1FXYdpy

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Owatonna-Ad...:g:a-AAAOSwMNxXWevJ&item=272269547735&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-OWA...:g:-yYAAOSwX~dWpVcN&item=311533998488&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OWATONNA-10...:g:JJsAAOSwDFNWFGa0&item=231712783684&vxp=mtr

... there's a bunch more but they're overpriced. hang tight for the deals.

d.mcfarland · Jun 27, 2016

four.cycle said:
C-clamps I have no clue. Mine are all old hand-me-downs I've acquired over the years.

That's the key. Old C clamps, as long as they are still in great shape, are the best. The new ones are cheap but old ones at yard sales and flea markets are even cheaper.

four.cycle · Jun 27, 2016

... and after all that, I suppose I should also mention:

The Posi-Lock model #104 is probably one of the best tool purchases I have ever made.
Paid about $120 including tax for it over at Sears a few years ago.
Works every time without fail. Damn nice unit. I use it to remove blade adapters and drive pulleys from rusty beat-to-hell lawnmower engines that have been sitting out in the rain for years.
Only reason I picked up the Owatonna two-jaw models was because some of the oddball blade adapters require a lot of jackassing around to be able to get a bite with three jaws.

Check out their website: http://www.posilock.com/

theoldwizard1 · Jun 27, 2016

MDK22 said:
... and Large C-Clamps ie 12" - 16" with square cut threads only.

That is HUGE ! I don't think HF has anything that big, but the ones they do have are not bad !

MDK22 · Jun 30, 2016

Horrible Freight is a no go way too much pressure is applied to these things when i am using them to collapse hydraulics.

The posi lock does look nice but, once again square cut threads i do not see not sure if pictures are not great or they "updated" the model.

The forces generally put on these tools dealing with rusty beat to **** diesels is much much higher then anything automotive or lower guys run into. Industrial tools tend to work better but, any more half or more are complete garbage.

I spent about 4-6hrs and found Wilton still makes good C-clamps but, my god they are expensive look to be worth it though. Still no clue on pullers.

48548 · Jun 30, 2016

Proto for pullers.... These are mine and they are awesome and made in the usa.

McFarmer · Jun 30, 2016

Posilock pullers make me look for places to use them, excellent tool.

PBCampbell · Jun 30, 2016

I don't think a square thread is what you want, but Proto advertises acme threaded forcing screws. Forged C-clamps are almost always acme threads, but you're going to pay for those.

crguy · Jun 30, 2016

Another vote for Posilock. We used them at work, and they do stay on. Used impact wrenches to drive them sometimes, without any failures.

anndel · Jun 30, 2016

Thanks guys, I've been looking for a good one for several years and just ordered the Posi Lock #104 from Amazon.

MDK22 · Jul 1, 2016

I guess Acme would work though they always seem a little sloppy to me and are more of a pain to get them to clamp on something rounded.

four.cycle · Jul 11, 2016

puller

Indestro 287 large 3-jaw gear puller
used
$29.99 + $12.00 shipping "buy now"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Indestro-3-...:g:WJ0AAOSwMNxXWixM&item=152163810260&vxp=mtr

Brian_WK · Jul 11, 2016

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0042P6JUY/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Threads are overrated go hydraulic! Used to have one of these at work. Removed anything that was thrown at it.

Brian

zcbauer89 · Jul 11, 2016

I'll second the recommendation for Proto. They make excellent pullers. Old C-Clamps that are still in good shape are good, I also like Wilton C-Clamps. I'm not sure if they are USA or not though.

sqaurelizard · Jul 11, 2016

Much prefer the hydraulic forcing screw setup myself but has one major issue if your dealing with rusted to bits **** youll be more than likely using heat which will destroy the hydraulic forcing screw

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