Anyone else like Channellocks?

[Jim C.]

Same here, I swapped off several pairs of misc types before finally stashing some back for me. This is most of them, I have 2-3 more pair in the junkyard jump out bag. All from garage sales, flea markets and pawn shops, most I paid was $5 and that was for the pair of 460s. I pass by them if they are asking more than $1-2, they are too common for me to pay more for(and/or I'm too tight)

Very nice collection and all at great prices too!! Thanks for the photo.

Jim C.

 

[BJ42LX]

I have always wanted a pair of Channellock fence pliers.....I have absolutely no use for them.......... I should just buy them , and throw em in the toolbox so i can quit thinking about it, get over it, and move on.........lol

Those are great for pulling flooring staples left over when removing a vinyl floor.

 

[zer0cell]

Regarding the channellock fence pliers...

I bought them about 6 months ago. They do work well for pulling staples. I used them for pulling carpet staples out of hardwood floors (oh the horror) and some larger staples that were holding some older electrical wire to the studs/joists. If you work with staples and steel wire quite a bit they can be useful. They also have some other miscellaneous uses which you may only discover after you own them and keep them available in your toolbox.

For most people it may not be a necessity but if you are looking for an interesting possibly very useful tool to own and have an extra $20 or whatever laying around its not a bad purchase. They definitely appear to be good quality - its just more about do you need/want them or not.

 

[outdoorsman310]

i like my channellocks but my needle nose pliers bent on thefirst use. i smashed it back straight and should send it in for warranty

 

[Jim C.]

i like my channellocks but my needle nose pliers bent on thefirst use. i smashed it back straight and should send it in for warranty

What were you working on that caused them to bend? What pair were you using?

Jim C.

 

[Clik]

Channellocks were a standard in my trade. It was the first tool a helper/trainee was supposed to carry at all times.

Sometimes a helper would lose his 440s and replace them with something cheaper like Fuller that would pinch your fingers when you applied pressure, so, rather than wait for that to happen I would throw them as far as I could. It always got the point accross in a memorable way.

 

[Moose97]

The Channellock #758 flush cutting pliers. They're rated for cutting plastic and 10 - 20 AWG copper wire. Did I need these? No. Did I get a great price on them? No. Am I spiraling out of control? Maybe....... I couldn't resist.

JimC, if it's all the same to you, I'm gonna steal this quote and use it like crazy. Man, I've had this conversation with the Mrs about a million times!

 

[RedFordTruck]

I have always wanted a pair of Channellock fence pliers.....I have absolutely no use for them.......... I should just buy them , and throw em in the toolbox so i can quit thinking about it, get over it, and move on.........lol

They are top notch. Much smoother than the tractor supply "jobsmart" brand. Plus they have a slimmer steeple puller so its easier to hammer the puller behind and pull them out.

I wish they made fence pliers with the code blue grips.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I was reaching into my plier drawer yesterday and thought to myself, this drawer deserves a name change to the blue drawer. I need to snap an updated picture since this thread has been revived.


. . . . and in typical GJ fashion, I have a hankering for some new blue.

 

[outdoorsman310]

What were you working on that caused them to bend? What pair were you using?

Jim C.

i was removing some thin steel sleeve from something but i dont remember what it was on. it was regular needle nose pliers. I dont know what model

 

[Outlander]

I was reaching into my plier drawer yesterday and thought to myself, this drawer deserves a name change to the blue drawer. I need to snap an updated picture since this thread has been revived.


. . . . and in typical GJ fashion, I have a hankering for some new blue.

I had a dream I went into the store and took one of each off the shelf and dropped them into my cart

 

[metaldad]

*hey*
#318 long noses on clearance at Lowes.
ten bucks and change.
bought 2.

 

[Jim C.]

JimC, if it's all the same to you, I'm gonna steal this quote and use it like crazy. Man, I've had this conversation with the Mrs about a million times!

Sure!! Help yourself.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

i was removing some thin steel sleeve from something but i dont remember what it was on. it was regular needle nose pliers. I dont know what model

I don't know which model you were using, but maybe try the Channellock model #318's. They're heavy duty and might hold up better for your application.

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

*hey*
#318 long noses on clearance at Lowes.
ten bucks and change.
bought 2.

Hey outdoorsman310, here you go!!

Jim C.

 

[Outlander]

Canadians - run over to Canadian Tire toute suite!

http://www.canadiantire.ca/search/search_results.jsp?bmForm=form_endeca_search&bmFormID=1378512194853&bmUID=1378512194853&bmIsForm=true&bmPrevTemplate=%2Fbrowse%2Fproduct_detail.jsp&bmHidden=OMNITURE_FROM&OMNITURE_FROM=Search&bmHidden=event26&event26=true&bmText=quick_search_term&quick_search_term=channellock&bmSubmit=quick_search&quick_search=&bmHidden=PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524443278713&bmHidden=FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=1408474396672077

 

[Breen11]

Channellock is a great brand.

 

[Jeeper]

I kinda like them too. This picture is the result of jumping on several hot deals and getting ones my dad had after he passed.

 

[nine4gmc]

That's a **** collection Jeeper!!

 

[Chadwilliam1]

 

[Outlander]

Good lord. I spent all my allowance at Canadian Tire this morning.

 

[Jim C.]

Good lord. I spent all my allowance at Canadian Tire this morning.

^^^^^^^^
Well done sir!!!

 

[Jim C.]

I kinda like them too. This picture is the result of jumping on several hot deals and getting ones my dad had after he passed.

That's a great collection!! Thanks for the picture too.

 

[Jim C.]

Nice collection and well organized too!!

 

[Chadwilliam1]

thanks. I like to keep an organized box.

 

[supperfly17]

Some of the ones i picked up have rust on them. What is the best way to clean and restore them. Thanks.

 

[jakemac]

I've had good luck with EvapoRust, a fine wire wheel, and an oil wipe.

 

[Chuck122]

Those are mine

 

[Jim C.]

Those are mine

It looks like you've got all the basics covered. I like the "old school" diagonal cutters without the blue grips.

Jim C.

 

[Chuck122]

It looks like you've got all the basics covered. I like the "old school" diagonal cutters without the blue grips.

Jim C.

The grips were worn and ugly so I removed them and took a scotchbrite pad to them to remove the line in the forging. They are practically mirror finished. They are old, worn, kind of sloppy but they are mine and I love them!

 

[Jim C.]

The grips were worn and ugly so I removed them and took a scotchbrite pad to them to remove the line in the forging. They are practically mirror finished. They are old, worn, kind of sloppy but they are mine and I love them!

Well you had me fooled!! They looked like an "old school" pair. Still a nice collection.

Jim C.

 

[Outlander]

So, in order to avoid any image of showing lack of love for my newly acquired Channellocks, I put them away and hid the old Mastercraft tools in the electronics tool box "just in case".

 

[jakemac]

So, in order to avoid any image of showing lack of love for my newly acquired Channellocks, I put them away and hid the old Mastercraft tools in the electronics tool box "just in case".

In case of what ? Blue on Blue hate crimes ?

 

[Outlander]

In case of what ? Blue on Blue hate crimes ?

bwahahahhaha

 

[Chuck122]

Well you had me fooled!! They looked like an "old school" pair. Still a nice collection.

Jim C.

They do feel old school but I think they are circa 2011
Anyhow, thanks for the praises

 

[ADSR]

So, in order to avoid any image of showing lack of love for my newly acquired Channellocks, I put them away and hid the old Mastercraft tools in the electronics tool box "just in case".

lol. All us canadians have mastercrap tools!

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Some of mine. I did not take out of drawers, sorry

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[zkling]

WOW Dave. How do you like those little oil filter pliers, 209? Saw them the other day at HD on sale for ~$9.99. Look pretty handy for those tight places.

I dug these out of someone's recycle bin last week. A pair of 430's. Saved from the furnace. Not sure how much I like the 430's. They seem to need a very wide hand grip to keep the jaws somewhat parallel? O well the price was right.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Hey zkling, actually I have never used them on oil filters. (Big diesels I can grab with two hands).

But I have used them on big ABS/PVC/CPVC in plumbing, and like them for that. I plan on using them for threading/turning my 3" steel electrical conduit that I need to run to the shop. Think they will be handy for that. A lot lighter and smaller than a pipe wrench. (Don't need a pipe wrench for that project).

So, I guess I didn't really answer your question. Sorry. They were rusty at a pawn shop for a dollar, so, of course, I picked them up.

EDIT: lol. ok, how did you know they were in the recycle bin? Our bins are full sized trash cans with lids. Is it habitual to dig through the neighbors recycle? Do I have a new hobby every Thursday night?

 

[zkling]

EDIT: lol. ok, how did you know they were in the recycle bin? Our bins are full sized trash cans with lids. Is it habitual to dig through the neighbors recycle? Do I have a new hobby every Thursday night?

Our recycle bins are small ~16"high x ~16" wide x ~24" long red red plastic bins. I didn't realize they vary across the country

Like this, but red.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2008-07-12_Durham_recycling_bins_at_the_curb.jpg

Here is the full story.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3355671&postcount=4237

Is it habitual to dig through the neighbors recycle?

Nothing to see here folks, please move along. No shame for me amigo.