Anyone else like Channellocks?
- Thread starter Jim C.
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I use this one almost every other day.
Can't do without it.
Channellock 307 7-Inch Battery Plier Nutbuster
Is that mostly what you use it for.......battery cable clamp nuts/bolts?
nynexit
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New item at my Home Depot ! 
FYI I am selling some brand new channellocks in this thread:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300465
in case any fans are interested
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=300465
in case any fans are interested
MagnumForce
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Here they are. 
Also picked up these. We'll see how they compare to my more expensive Klein's.
Also picked up these. We'll see how they compare to my more expensive Klein's.
Brownsfan
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Here they are.
Also picked up these. We'll see how they compare to my more expensive Klein's.
I have the Kleins and the CL 909s . 5he cutter on the CL is better but the Klein is superior when it comes to the crimps. Especially the insulated section. Both are still great tools. Also if anyone wants Channellock tools with darker blue handles and usually 2-5 cheaper check out Eastwood tools. They just opened one near me but have a big online store. They had the CL 909 for 22 and next to it the Eastwood version for 18. They had several different CL models with the Eastwood name and dark blue handles
Boilerhouse
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Used my channel locks today but I really need to build up a collection, (when they go on sale of course.)
Travisnd
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Received these in the mail today. Really excited about the #606's!!
Travisnd
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Thanks! It's been slim pickings lately for NOS stuff!
metaldad
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nice Travis!
i dont know who made those mini snips.
i have those branded by diamond and ridgid. same exact tool.
(where ya get them?)
i dont know who made those mini snips.
i have those branded by diamond and ridgid. same exact tool.
(where ya get them?)
jeffmoss26
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Teaser alert...have a pair that should be arriving today from ebay, and it's something Travis does NOT have!
jeffmoss26
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They are telephone related.
jeffmoss26
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metaldad
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they're counterfeit, Jeff!
you must send them here, for proper disposal!
you must send them here, for proper disposal!
Travisnd
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LOL, I saw those on ebay.....too funny! If they don't come with a pouch, I don't buy em!
jeffmoss26
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I'm pretty sure. That notch is used for crimping splice connectors, I'll post a pic tomorrow.
d42jeep
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alpinewhite
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They have battle scars too
d42jeep
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d42jeep
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Hey Don,
That old #410 is a great tool. If you ever run across a badly damaged fastener with rounded over corners, and a socket or wrench won't turn it, break out your pair of 410 pliers. They'll get the job done. It's a good one.
Jim C.
That old #410 is a great tool. If you ever run across a badly damaged fastener with rounded over corners, and a socket or wrench won't turn it, break out your pair of 410 pliers. They'll get the job done. It's a good one.
Jim C.
davethorik
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And if it's an even larger fastener, or piece of pipe, you could reach for these. #414, 13.5" long, are the bigger version of the 410. Just got em today to match my old Champion DeArment #410s.
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nice Dave!!
davethorik
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Thanks Jim, here is a family shot. I like on the 414 that the handles don't touch. Both are pretty hefty pliers.
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rick carpenter
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I've got a Champion DeArment #410 too. Did CDA make any other size(s)? I've been thinking about a 414 for a while, who knows, "Tis the Season" is coming up so maybe then.
And does anyone know how well the 307s work out? The near 90* upper jaw on the 410/etc helps with their grip so that less handle squeezing strength for grip is required, but it seems like the 307s are closer to regular slip-joints in handle-to-jaw geometry.
And does anyone know how well the 307s work out? The near 90* upper jaw on the 410/etc helps with their grip so that less handle squeezing strength for grip is required, but it seems like the 307s are closer to regular slip-joints in handle-to-jaw geometry.
martin666
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Hey Dave,
I have a pair of 410s that I've recently used a few times to remove rusted and/or badly damaged nuts on exhaust hanger bolts. For some reason, just in the last year or so, I've run across a few that were really buggered up. Thankfully those 410s were the answer every time. I might have to find a spot in my box for a pair of 414s.
Jim C.
I have a pair of 410s that I've recently used a few times to remove rusted and/or badly damaged nuts on exhaust hanger bolts. For some reason, just in the last year or so, I've run across a few that were really buggered up. Thankfully those 410s were the answer every time. I might have to find a spot in my box for a pair of 414s.
Jim C.
jeffmoss26
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Got these from ebay, now looking for the rest to fill in!
cm_osu
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I didn't have a choice. Recently, I had to purchase one tool from each of Channellock's product lineup. And you know what? I don't regret my purchasing decisions at all. I'm still keeping my Craftsman (Knipex) Cobra Pliers for Plumbing work, but for all other applications, Channellocks have become my go-to.
Does anyone have feedback for this particular model? Should I spend a few dollars more for the heavy duty 318? I think the E318 is for tighter spaces but the 318 alone is considered heavy duty.
Channellock E318CB
Does anyone have feedback for this particular model? Should I spend a few dollars more for the heavy duty 318? I think the E318 is for tighter spaces but the 318 alone is considered heavy duty.
Channellock E318CB
Got these from ebay, now looking for the rest to fill in!
Nice get Jeff!!
cm_osu
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When I ordered my adjustable wrench from my post yesterday I ordered two more to go with it to give away as gifts. One of the things I was disappointed in was the overall poor machining. The finish was rough and lines didn't look straight or even. Also a lot of slop in the jaw. I got to looking at the other two I ordered and one of them looked pretty much the same as the first but the 3rd looks quite a bit different. It didn't come across too well in the photos but the wrench on the right has a much more even finish and the edges are smoothed instead of flat. Also the face of the wrench is polished instead of flat and there is no slop in the jaw. Both packages say made in Spain. Not sure why they're so different.
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Got these from ebay, now looking for the rest to fill in!
Now those are cool!