mtnwkr
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I like that idea on the DIY smooth jaw!
Anyone else like Channellocks?
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You know, Channellock does make a smooth jaw plier, model #415. For some reason, they don't show up too often in the big box stores or hardware stores, but they are available directly from Channellock.
Jim C.
metaldad
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New arrivals.........
# P36-C, #3x6 phillips, industrial finish, rubber grip
#12NDCR, 1/2X4 nut driver
#606 metal snips
same snips, that were branded by Diamalloy and Ridgid.
Drivers, handles and the rubber grip are identical to current production Klien.
# P36-C, #3x6 phillips, industrial finish, rubber grip
#12NDCR, 1/2X4 nut driver
#606 metal snips
same snips, that were branded by Diamalloy and Ridgid.
Drivers, handles and the rubber grip are identical to current production Klien.
Mohawk Dave
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metaldad, those snips are sweet! what box is behind them?
New arrivals.........
# P36-C, #3x6 phillips, industrial finish, rubber grip
#12NDCR, 1/2X4 nut driver
#606 metal snips
same snips, that were branded by Diamalloy and Ridgid.
Drivers, handles and the rubber grip are identical to current production Klien.
Hey Metaldad! How do you like those 606 snips? I haven't seen those before. Are they made by Channellock in the USA, or by some other company overseas? What's the quality like?
Jim C.
metaldad
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metaldad
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who knows?like i tapped........ channey, diamond, ridgid......... same tool, stamped USA.
Diamond one I have is 25+ years old.
Judging by the channey wrapper, it's nos.
and, i just noticed i cropped the pic.
Travisnd
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My recent additions!
Travisnd
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my recent addition....
to add to the collection!
to add to the collection!
my recent addition....
to add to the collection!
Wow!! Nice!! Where did you find those? All in their original pouches too. What's the story?
PECVD2
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Yes, I like ChannelLock.
The local TruValue (50+ years) has every channellock tool made on the shelf. I was thinking I would make my Small Business Saturday visit there this year and take a few of these home for friends, family and a few for me.
This Christmas if you are buying, make it local and USA made if at all possible.
kythri
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Here's my current collection, as I'm fitting stuff into my new box:
Just added several more pairs to the collection, found them on clearance.
Not ALL of my pliers, just the blue has been moved in...
Just added several more pairs to the collection, found them on clearance.
Not ALL of my pliers, just the blue has been moved in...
RedneckWelder
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I like Channelock products. Good product, very functional, no gimmicky ********, made in the US, and a major plus- very widely available vs. having to be specifically hunted down.
Exceller8
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+1
I like the price as well. It's hard to find tools of their quality that are made in the US and offer that type of price to quality ratio.
The local TruValue (50+ years) has every channellock tool made on the shelf. I was thinking I would make my Small Business Saturday visit there this year and take a few of these home for friends, family and a few for me.
This Christmas if you are buying, make it local and USA made if at all possible.
I like your style! There's a mom and pop hardware store not too far from me. I think I'll stop by there this weekend. Nice collection too!
Jim C.
Here's my current collection, as I'm fitting stuff into my new box:
Just added several more pairs to the collection, found them on clearance.
Not ALL of my pliers, just the blue has been moved in...
That's a GREAT collection of Channellocks!! Thanks for the picture.
Jim C.
Brownsfan
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Yep. I have a set just for my faucets etc.
davethorik
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here are a couple I got for Christmas. #5410 HD slip joint and #E318 needle nose, which I believe are now discontinued.
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basspro
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I have no pictures to add, but I gave away alot of Channellock items this year for Christmas, mostly to family member who use tools enough, but havent invested in "good" pliers...they are going to thank me later! 
jeffmoss26
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dave, what leads you to believe that any of the E series are discontinued?
I have no pictures to add, but I gave away alot of Channellock items this year for Christmas, mostly to family member who use tools enough, but havent invested in "good" pliers...they are going to thank me later!
Yes they will!! Nice presents to give out. Any chance that we are long lost cousins?
davethorik
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Well, I looked on their site and couldnt find the pliers with the blue grips...just the fancy blue and red grips.
jeffmoss26
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davethorik
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well oops.
mudflap
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Here's my current collection, as I'm fitting stuff into my new box:
Just added several more pairs to the collection, found them on clearance.
Not ALL of my pliers, just the blue has been moved in...
Thats like seeing the Grand Canyon for the first time...Beautiful..Thanks for sharing...
I love Channellock pliers, good quality and made in the USA. I use the largest pliers to roll fenders on demolition derby cars, they're virtually indestructible. It's worth paying a little more to have a higher quality IMO.
Mudflap, where did you get those wire rack dividers?
Mudflap, where did you get those wire rack dividers?
kythri
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If you're referring to the ones in the orange drawer above, those are mine.
The racks are the Plyworx Pliers Rack.
Northern Tool sells them on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DZLMFI/?tag=atomicindus08-20) for $25.00/each with Prime shipping
Or, direct from Northern Tool (http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365376_200365376) for $19.99/each, which might be cheaper if you're buying more than one, or ordering other stuff from them, using coupon codes, etc.
I'm sure there's other sources, but I got mine from NT.
The racks are the Plyworx Pliers Rack.
Northern Tool sells them on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001DZLMFI/?tag=atomicindus08-20) for $25.00/each with Prime shipping
Or, direct from Northern Tool (http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365376_200365376) for $19.99/each, which might be cheaper if you're buying more than one, or ordering other stuff from them, using coupon codes, etc.
I'm sure there's other sources, but I got mine from NT.
Here's my current collection, as I'm fitting stuff into my new box:
Just added several more pairs to the collection, found them on clearance.
Not ALL of my pliers, just the blue has been moved in...
I'm guessing close to 2 grand of blue in that one drawer.
I think I commented before, but that's a GREAT collection of Channellocks! Well worth seeing a second time!!
Jim C.
Brownsfan
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I don't think it's that much. That's the beauty of channellock. I would guess 1k or maybe even less. Now if that was the Mac or Cornwell rebadged pliers then 2k would be close
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I don't think so, more like $1200-$1400.
Any other guesses?
$800. Channellocks are not nearly that expensive, most are around $20 give or take and that is today's prices. I would also guess, since this is garage journal, some of those were bought on the recent amazon deals, so my number may even be high.
Brownsfan
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I see what you did there. And the host is from my home town and even graduated from the same High school I did. James F Rhodes. Cleveland Oh
kythri
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Heh - I'm probably going to be glad I didn't pay attention to how much I've spent on them over the last few years. I'd say $2k is probably rather high, though.
I suppose there's at least $900 - $1000 there, but a large portion of them were either purchased on clearance specials or deeper discounts (say, Amazon deals and the like), so that's helped keep it from being completely out of control...
I suppose there's at least $900 - $1000 there, but a large portion of them were either purchased on clearance specials or deeper discounts (say, Amazon deals and the like), so that's helped keep it from being completely out of control...
I don't think so, more like $1200-$1400.
Any other guesses?
Looks to be around 50, all new, say an average price of $20 per. Some of the smaller closer to $10 some of the larger $30+?. So ~$1000 including tax.
Sweeeeet, thanks!
Travisnd
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My newest additions:
To go along with these!
To go along with these!
