Anyone else like Channellocks?

[Mohawk Dave]

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

Here is the full story. NICE!

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



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

Shame?!? I DON'T EVEN KNOW WHAT THAT WORD MEANS!!!! I'm with ya! I try to buy stuff when people are in the middle of using it! lol

 

[ganymede]

Because slip joint types get no respect around here...
Top are 10 inch long model 5410 .
Bottom are small but nice n old school model 546

 

[comedyman809]

id hate to say this folks, for needle nose, the best pair hands down is the klein yellow handle. not the pair thats available at home depot(with the stripping hole), but the large size with side cutter only. best needle nose ever.

 

[comedyman809]

Ignore the red German stuff...

The whole collection of red and blue -

At home with some other friends:

the top picture looks like World War II

 

[Jim C.]

id hate to say this folks, for needle nose, the best pair hands down is the klein yellow handle. not the pair thats available at home depot(with the stripping hole), but the large size with side cutter only. best needle nose ever.

Maybe so. I've never used the Kleins, but I can say that the Channellock model #318 is a worthy choice too. They're heavy duty with cutters and crimping jaws. I'm just sayin'.......

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

Because slip joint types get no respect around here...
Top are 10 inch long model 5410 .
Bottom are small but nice n old school model 546

You know, I don't have a pair of those.....yet

Jim C.

 

[ganymede]

You know, I don't have a pair of those.....yet

Jim C.

I got mine at a really ancient looking True Value.
Strangely, a paint supply store has the 6 and 8 inch models too.

 

[jakemac]

Because slip joint types get no respect around here...
Top are 10 inch long model 5410 .
Bottom are small but nice n old school model 546

Most of my slip joints are old Utica 511 series. I like the narrow nose on them to get into tight places. A few weeks ago I picked up a pair of Channellock 548's. The nose is slightly narrower than the Utica's. I'll be on the lookout for 546's and 5410's now as well.

 

[ganymede]

Most of my slip joints are old Utica 511 series. I like the narrow nose on them to get into tight places. A few weeks ago I picked up a pair of Channellock 548's. The nose is slightly narrower than the Utica's. I'll be on the lookout for 546's and 5410's now as well.

No kidding.?
Check my Utica 511's next to the Channellocks.
Wierd .
Edit: Ah never mind. I think I know what you mean. I just put them on their sides and the Channelocks are narrower that way .
All the more reason to have both.

 

[NUTTSGT]

Picked up a new set of blue today, needle nose pliers and added them to the drawer.

 

[Jim C.]

^^^^^^^
Nice collection of pliers! Thanks for the picture.

 

[Outlander]

Canadians - I found places like Canadian Tire, or Princess Auto only have limited selections of blue goodness. In fact, I was looking for some bent long nose (386) but they don't seem popular enough for brick & mortar stores to carry them.

Any suggestions or do I turn online (or conjure up a business trip to see my boss in the US)?

 

[Jim C.]

Canadians - I found places like Canadian Tire, or Princess Auto only have limited selections of blue goodness. In fact, I was looking for some bent long nose (386) but they don't seem popular enough for brick & mortar stores to carry them.

Any suggestions or do I turn online (or conjure up a business trip to see my boss in the US)?

Hey Outlander,

You know, we have some of the same problems here in the States. Most of the big box stores around here carry the basics. Some of the Channellock tools I would consider to be more specialized, like the #386, aren't normally stocked. I've gone to my local Home Depot looking for a few less common Channellocks but had no luck. The management was more than happy to order them for me. I didn't go that route because I like to hold them before I buy them. Then there's this tool store that's pretty close to my place of employment, and they carry just about everything, including the full line of Channellock tools. The problem is that there are no breaks on the prices. They charge top dollar plus a little extra because they have what you want right there hanging on the hooks. On a few occasions, I've paid the price in that place! I couldn't resist. I was there, I had them in my hands...... You know how that goes! So, I guess the answer may not be a visit to the USA, but rather logging onto the Channellock site and ordering them online, unless you can find a store near you with a better selection.

Jim C.

 

[Farmall450]

They are a good tool, but knipex and Klein do some things better.

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And I bet channellock does more things better!

 

[canuckian]

Canadians - I found places like Canadian Tire, or Princess Auto only have limited selections of blue goodness. In fact, I was looking for some bent long nose (386) but they don't seem popular enough for brick & mortar stores to carry them.

Any suggestions or do I turn online (or conjure up a business trip to see my boss in the US)?

I'm in the same boat and I've basically succumbed to ordering them online. Picked up a few pairs from Harry Epsteins and the rest have come from ebay. I've looked in the HD's and Lowes in the US and can't find much beyond what's available in Canadian chain stores.

 

[Brownsfan]

Canadians - I found places like Canadian Tire, or Princess Auto only have limited selections of blue goodness. In fact, I was looking for some bent long nose (386) but they don't seem popular enough for brick & mortar stores to carry them.

Any suggestions or do I turn online (or conjure up a business trip to see my boss in the US)?

If you are ever in Michigan check Production Tool Supply. I bought mine there. They do have a website http://www.pts-tools.com/cgi/CGP2HOME.
I am not sure if they sell online or ship to Canada. The one local to me in Cleveland is great. They even had some NOS USA made vise grips.

 

[wrenchMONKEY_]

Canadians - I found places like Canadian Tire, or Princess Auto only have limited selections of blue goodness. In fact, I was looking for some bent long nose (386) but they don't seem popular enough for brick & mortar stores to carry them.

Any suggestions or do I turn online (or conjure up a business trip to see my boss in the US)?

Princess Auto has a 3 pack of Irwin bent for about $40 bucks that I picked up. Love them.

 

[jvitez]

For all my Canuck colleagues looking for more Channellock selection, try this:

http://www.tool-chest.ca/Search.aspx?query=channellock

 

[Zeroek]

All I use now

 

[Richard Cranium]

Here is mine, some are a little rough from use.

 

[zkling]

I just found another pair of 430's in the middle of the road on the way home. No joke. Will post pics in a few.

Here is mine, some are a little rough from use.

Nice When did the make green handles? Or is that just faded blue?

EDIT: Pics, after cleanup by wire wheel and alcohol on the rubber. Great working condition, jaws like new. I actually saw the orange handle cutters, Italian made, first on the side of the road, pulled over to pick them up and a few feet over I saw the ubiquitous blue handles. Walked around for a few seconds nothing else.

 

[Jim C.]

All I use now

Good picture, and the Channellock sticker at the back of the drawer is a really nice touch!!

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

Here is mine, some are a little rough from use.

Hey Richard, that's a well used collection of pliers! Looks like they've served you well. Thanks for the picture!

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

I just found another pair of 430's in the middle of the road on the way home. No joke. Will post pics in a few.

Lucky dog!! I never find good stuff like that. Let's see what you found.....

 

[zkling]

Lucky dog!! I never find good stuff like that. Let's see what you found.....

Added pics, please see above. It's kinda funny; a month ago I didn't have any channellock 430's or 420's. Now I have 3x430 and 2x420. Bought one pair of 430 and 420 for $2ea at a gargesale. Since then I have found the others for $0. Recycle bin, side of the road. I must have done something right, but now wish I could find something besides 430's, but I really shouldn't complain

 

[Jim C.]

Added pics, please see above. It's kinda funny; a month ago I didn't have any channellock 430's or 420's. Now I have 3x430 and 2x420. Bought one pair of 430 and 420 for $2ea at a gargesale. Since then I have found the others for $0. Recycle bin, side of the road. I must have done something right, but now wish I could find something besides 430's, but I really shouldn't complain

Nice little score, and the price was right! Thanks for the pics.... Lucky dog!!

 

[zkling]

Nice little score, and the price was right! Thanks for the pics.... Lucky dog!!

Thanks. I just wish the Irwin trade in was still going on at Lowes. I could swap them for a nice new pair of china made Irwin pliers.







JK of course. In all seriousness at this rate, me thinks someone will be receiving a pair of 430's for Christmas this year.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Jim, yes they have served me well, I don't use them for work, but I enjoy a good set of tools when I need to do some thing...Only tool polishing that goes on here is this....Rich..

 

[nine4gmc]

I added four more pair for about $8 this weekend

 

[Jim C.]

I added four more pair for about $8 this weekend

Nice patina!! Great price too!! Thanks for the picture.

 

[MechMyk]

Not a fan of CL's. The finish is great but the ergonomics IMO seem lacking. I like more material on the handles of my pliers. I have really large hands so for me , more cushion allows for a tighter grip.

 

[Brownsfan]

They do offer a more cushion type grip in the code blue line. Very similar to the knipex cushion grips.

 

[zkling]

I added four more pair for about $8 this weekend

After that picture I really want to send you a wire wheel and a bottle of rubbing alcohol.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

dang nine4....i just don't know why you need so many duplicates.

 

[metaldad]

dang nine4....i just don't know why you need so many duplicates.

because!
and this pic is outdated.

 

[Outlawmws]

After that picture I really want to send you a wire wheel and a bottle of rubbing alcohol.

SG works great for cleaning grim off of soft grips.

 

[zkling]

dang nine4....i just don't know why you need so many duplicates.

Hold on, really? This coming from the guy that bought an entire box of hammers?

SG works great for cleaning grim off of soft grips.

So does rubbing alcohol, doesn't harm the material and is cheaper. I've had simple green hard soft polymers before so I'm kinda hesitant to use it for much. Plus the alcohol sanatized what ever germs the PO may have had.

 

[nine4gmc]

After that picture I really want to send you a wire wheel and a bottle of rubbing alcohol.

Could you throw some extra time in that package plzkthnx

dang nine4....i just don't know why you need so many duplicates.

I don't comprehend your statement j/k, I don't really need that many duplicates, I would rather find different models each time but for the price, I can't be too picky. I will probably keep 2-3 each of the main sizes and trade off the others.

because!
and this pic is outdated.

and this^

SG works great for cleaning grim off of soft grips.

I need to pick up some SG, I'v been out for a while. I may try the alcohol since I have a big bottle here but what I usually use is WD-40 and a microfiber wash cloth.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

Hold on, really? This coming from the guy that bought an entire box of hammers?

I don't comprehend your statement j/k, I don't really need that many duplicates, I would rather find different models each time but for the price, I can't be too picky. I will probably keep 2-3 each of the main sizes and trade off the others.

lol. just razzin. I think I posted mine in this thread as well, but once again just in case. This is an old pic and has multiplied itself since. And I also have ground down some that were beat as to become smooth jaw.

 

[Jim C.]

lol. just razzin. I think I posted mine in this thread as well, but once again just in case. This is an old pic and has multiplied itself since. And I also have ground down some that were beat as to become smooth jaw.

You can never post too many pictures! Updates are always welcome!