I have a pair of them, I like them.I bought these 909s after reading many positive reviews on here and I like them a lot. Nice and long for plenty of leverage. I like the pointy shape of the non insulated die, I feel like it gets me a better crimp than the round ‘U’ shaped dies.
One gripe is, where the hell is the branding on this thing?
Held under just the right light, you can see this elegant classic logo:
I understand roll-stamping isn’t in the budget. But can they at least come up with an alternative that’s visible at all angles?
Anyone else like Channellocks?
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jeffmoss26
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A couple of replacements for the garage.
Tynee
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My ReStore would have priced the pipe wrench at $20, and the 317's at $15...
Outlawmws
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Nice! Single jack size? 3 lbs?
It is smaller than a 2.5lbs HF one I have. Maybe 1.5lbs? Not sure how these were sized when sold.
Outlawmws
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Got a postal scale?
Tynee
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They couldn't have done a better job of scratching off the weight if they'd aimed for it, could they?
They couldn't have done a better job of scratching off the weight if they'd aimed for it, could they?
I weighed it yesterday and with handle came to 1 lb, 11 oz. So 1.5 lbs or 24 oz head.
Outlawmws
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Based on the styling of the CL BP hammer heads, I'd say they definitely had them made - not by Plumb however, likely True Temper.
Junkdrawer Dog
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#422 is my favorite as well. Perfect for hoses, both garden and clothes washer supply lines.
Tynee
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I've said it before, but my CURVED jaw 422's (NOT V-Jaw) are the one tool in the garage that would bring the whole production to a grinding halt if they were lost. I might as well just quit working on cars, small engines, household stuff...
Noticed these today at Depot...apparently exclusive to them. I didn't buy them but curious how the soft pads are held on the jaws. Depot's "Seeds" Reviewers are given them for free and usually write favorable reviews but other purchasers don't like them. They were located in the Plumbing Tool Area mixed in with the Milwaukee plumbing tools.
Channellock 10 in. Soft Jaw Tongue and Groove Plier 415SJ - The Home Depot
Offer the best and essential addition to your tool box by selecting this Channellock Soft Jaw Tongue and Groove Plier
www.homedepot.com
Meursault74
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Here's a picture from a review. Look at the movable jaw. Looks like it would be a dado joint type of insertion and that seems logical for its intended use.Noticed these today at Depot...apparently exclusive to them. I didn't buy them but curious how the soft pads are held on the jaws. Depot's "Seeds" Reviewers are given them for free and usually write favorable reviews but other purchasers don't like them. They were located in the Plumbing Tool Area mixed in with the Milwaukee plumbing tools.
Channellock 10 in. Soft Jaw Tongue and Groove Plier 415SJ - The Home Depot
Offer the best and essential addition to your tool box by selecting this Channellock Soft Jaw Tongue and Groove Plierwww.homedepot.com
I'm not sure about a pro who would use this a lot. when I need to protect a surface and I'm using pliers, I'll wrap a piece of rubber around it and go from there. Either the fitting or the pliers. Usually, cut up some pieces of some bicycle innertube that I couldn't patch that I keep around for various purposes.
Ohio Andy
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I have some old craftsman that have plastic inserts that go over the jaws. I have some knipex that have plastic inserts that go over the jaw. Sometimes the inserts come in handy. Oddly, I did not see extra inserts for the Channelocks when looked them up; but I also did not try very hard.Here's a picture from a review. Look at the movable jaw. Looks like it would be a dado joint type of insertion and that seems logical for its intended use.
I'm not sure about a pro who would use this a lot. when I need to protect a surface and I'm using pliers, I'll wrap a piece of rubber around it and go from there. Either the fitting or the pliers. Usually, cut up some pieces of some bicycle innertube that I couldn't patch that I keep around for various purposes.
Meursault74
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sure, we've all seen the pliers with the covers over the jaws. Easy to see how they go on from pictures.
sure it's a useful tool. If I was a plumber installing chrome fixtures several times a week, I'd have something like this.
But for me, when I need to take the aerator off the faucet to give it a soak and clean, I'm wrapping some inner tube around it and grabbing that with some pliers. It works too. I like tools as much as the next guy here, but I can't justify for myself this highly specialized tool with how often it would come in use for me and when I can get it done another way with what I already have.
I did justify to myself to buy a crimper that is just for bicycle cable ends, so go figure. I had gotten by with other tools I had, but when I saw that one, I bought it.
Ohio Andy
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Although it's one of the use as I put it too, can't help but think that the bicycle inner tube would provide more grip than the plasti
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Outlawmws
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It will for sure.
four.cycle
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^ I've always just used three or four wraps of masking tape, and avoid hogging down on the pliers.
neophyte
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Any plumber would find this handy, and a lot of plumbers realllly like Channellock pliers.Here's a picture from a review. Look at the movable jaw. Looks like it would be a dado joint type of insertion and that seems logical for its intended use.
I'm not sure about a pro who would use this a lot. when I need to protect a surface and I'm using pliers, I'll wrap a piece of rubber around it and go from there. Either the fitting or the pliers. Usually, cut up some pieces of some bicycle innertube that I couldn't patch that I keep around for various purposes.
I would just hope retailers stock replacement jaws.
jeffmoss26
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Used it the other day for the first time on a suspension job on my Jeep and by the third wack, head and handle got all wobbly. Will have to figure that out. I really do not like messing with handle replacements.Picked up a small Channellock vintage sledge hammer today at the flea market for $3.
Outlawmws
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Probably needs an added steel wedge (no, not a wood screw or roof nail pounded in....)
jeffmoss26
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Tynee
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I could use a set of those shears/scissors.
Here are some tools I’ve been using for about the past 2 years.
These are the best wire strippers I’ve come across. They are lighter and less substantial than other combo plier/wire strippers.
Every trade has a beater screwdriver to pry and strike with a hammer. These are the sweetest demo drivers I have seen or had. These have the unique feature of a 1/4” drive in the cap.
I also sorta collect tool handled bottle openers and this is my newest channel lock purchase I picked up about a month ago.
These are the best wire strippers I’ve come across. They are lighter and less substantial than other combo plier/wire strippers.
Every trade has a beater screwdriver to pry and strike with a hammer. These are the sweetest demo drivers I have seen or had. These have the unique feature of a 1/4” drive in the cap.
I also sorta collect tool handled bottle openers and this is my newest channel lock purchase I picked up about a month ago.
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four.cycle
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^ Channellock manages to maintain a price point advantage over their two primary domestic competitors.
Who’s that?
four.cycle
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Wilde and ProAmerica
ProAmerica sells over 90% of its production to private label accounts.
ProAmerica sells over 90% of its production to private label accounts.
nadogail
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When I started buying my own tools, about 1956, my employer told me that here were no equals to Channellocks or Visegrips.
Over the last almost 70 years, i agree with him, but i have yet to try Knipex.
Over the last almost 70 years, i agree with him, but i have yet to try Knipex.
Most newer channellock tools I see definitely seem to show the corrosion pretty quick. Those wire strippers for example.Here are some tools I’ve been using for about the past 2 years.
These are the best wire strippers I’ve come across. They are lighter and less substantial than other combo plier/wire strippers.
Every trade has a beater screwdriver to pry and strike with a hammer. These are the sweetest demo drivers I have seen or had. These have the unique feature of a 1/4” drive in the cap.
I also sorta collect tool handled bottle openers and this is my newest channel lock purchase I picked up about a month ago.
mslim
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I bought a pair of 718 duckbills on a whim and they've proven to be pretty useful. I had a pair of the classic slip joint 432's but they got lost or stolen. I have a Knipex Cobra but the 432's are quicker and better for some jobs. I have a pair of the cute 6.5" 412's in my RV tool bag. Most of my dikes and needlenoses are Klein or Knipex but I wouldn't have a problem with Channellocks instead.
I ended up with both sizes of the oil filter pliers. I eff'd up when I was buying a pair to remove the sewer cap on my RV and bought too small so I had to go back and order the larger size. It worked great and maybe I'll find a use for the smaller pair but I'm getting to old to do my own oil changes now. I carry a 6 in 1 screwdriver with the old style handle in my onboard motorcycle tool kit.
I ended up with both sizes of the oil filter pliers. I eff'd up when I was buying a pair to remove the sewer cap on my RV and bought too small so I had to go back and order the larger size. It worked great and maybe I'll find a use for the smaller pair but I'm getting to old to do my own oil changes now. I carry a 6 in 1 screwdriver with the old style handle in my onboard motorcycle tool kit.
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jeffmoss26
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Tynee
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It'll take some dedication to put that one back into service.
Outlawmws
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An E-rust bath will likely get it.
Tynee
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I've wanted these curved jaw 442's from eBay for quite some time, but didn't need them badly enough to pull the $60 trigger. They recently went up to $99.95. I'm disappointed. I thought if I was patient enough, he'd eventually get tired of sitting on them and lower his asking price. Clearly I was mistaken. the ad says he's sold 16 of them and this is his last pair. I don't know if I believe that or not.
https://ebay.us/m/xv8nAK
https://ebay.us/m/xv8nAK
lowbucktruck
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Don't leave home without a pair of Channellocks in the truck. Standard tool kit. I do tend to collect pliers for some reason...