Anyone else like Channellocks?

[ADSR]

Anyone have any experience with the oil filter pliers, 209? They are on sale pretty cheap at Sears and I recently had a filter that was on so tight I had to stick an old screwdriver through it to get it off.

I have the 9" and the next size up, i believe they're the 12"

I love them. Solid made tool. And they can get in to some tight spots.

 

[Outlawmws]

Dang, I really wish they still made that. Does it have a female drive square in the top of the handle?

Apologies in advance for the non-CL stuff...

ZK: one each of these (Or your favorite flavor), remove the blade, drill and counter bore in a lathe, press fit, maybe a little epoxy on the shoulder...

It has to be a constant diameter extension except for the female end, but many made/make those...

 

[Outlawmws]

Nice hammers! I've seen quite a few NOS hammers for sale, I just don't have a need for them or room right now....maybe when I buy the bottom blue box!!

Nice hammers Outlaw, and I like that NOS driver Travis. Thanks for the photos guys. I've seen more old Channellock tools that I didn't even know existed because of this thread. Good stuff.

Jim C.

Thanks Jim and Travis!

 

[Travisnd]

I had to be like Jeff Moss so I got one of these!!

 

[Jim C.]

I had to be like Jeff Moss so I got one of these!!

Hey Travis,

Like the old saying goes, "Imitation is the highest form of flattery." That's a nice looking pin.

Jim C.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Picked these up off ebay:

 

[ADSR]

Picked these up off ebay:

Those look like they fit great in your hand.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I had to clean the rust off but they are pretty nice!

 

[Travisnd]

Nice Jeff! I just purchased a NOS SA2 scratch awl, pics once it arrives!

 

[Jim C.]

Wow Jeff, great find. I had no idea that Channellock made scratch awls. Thanks for the photo.

Jim C.

 

[CouchSpring]

bought the top one at a garage sale took it home and hit it with
the wire wheel and now you can't read it.
laser etching *****.

 

[kenburkholz]

Yes! I like Channellocks. I have used them all my life. But, when I bought my first pair of Knipex, it was a tool changing experience. My favorite feature is the gripping power they have,that has nothing to do with the amount of force you are applying. Ken.

Oh, and by the way, I have these different brands, and there is no difference in the performance,Diamond caulk and horseshoe,Bonney,Snap On, Cornwell,Blue Point,Craftsman,Channellock.

 

[Travisnd]

Got these NOS goodies today in the mail, #357 and #SA2 both in pouches!!

I hope to post some pics of the updated top blue box soon!

 

[ADSR]

^^ Really like the SA2! Those handles look great.

 

[Jim C.]

Hey Travis,

Nice additions to your collection. The #357 is one of my most used Channellocks. I don't know why, but I find myself using that one all the time.

Jim C.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I will try and post an updated pic this weekend. Have to drag all the older pliers out of the drawers.

 

[Jim C.]

I will try and post an updated pic this weekend. Have to drag all the older pliers out of the drawers.

Looking forward to it Jeff.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Just ordered this set

http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...0101&storeId=10051&productId=279211&langId=-1

 

[Ainsley]

I have a pair of channel lock pliers (430s or 440s) in every tool box or bag. That said I've recently started using Knipex cobra pliers and I keep those in my Occidental pocket pouch that I wear at home when I'm doing work. Much more compact, wider range of adjustment and better grip. That said I'd be less likely to use the cobra as a make-shift hammer than a CL 440.

 

[ADSR]

Just ordered this set

http://www.carhartt.com/webapp/wcs/...0101&storeId=10051&productId=279211&langId=-1

wow! 30 bucks and comes with the pliers too? Holy!

 

[metaldad]

Picked these up off ebay:

damn it!
this is getting $$$$$$$$$$$
i bought 3 of each.
should be here tuesday

 

[Travisnd]

Here are some updated pictures of the blue top toolbox!! It's getting pretty full, hopefully come November/December I'll be asking for the matching bottom blue box for my birthday or Christmas!!


Here's what the outside looks like. I turned stickers into magnets....I didn't have the heart to permanently stick them on!!



The top 3 drawers have the newer Channellock screwdrivers in them. 1st drawer on left has precision Channellock screwdrivers along with 2 bottle openers. The middle draw has most of the new Channellock screwdrivers and the right draw has the small Channellock pliers. #45 & #47 along with the empty #48 pouch from Jeff Moss!!


The 2nd drawer down has all the NOS screwdrivers that I have. The drawer contains #'s: 52, 55CH, 58, 72, 74, 110H, 107CH, P241, SA2, SL2, 906SP, MX41, RV41


The 3 drawer down consists of mostly cutters, needle nose pliers. It contains the following #'s: 738, 728, 447, 437, 436, 318, 337, 3026, 326, 386, 356, 357, 907, 907GT.


The 4th drawer down has mostly water pump pliers, slip joint and lineman pliers which contain #'s: 348, 369, 3047, 516, 546, 410, 415, 420, 424, 426, 440.


The bottom drawer is mostly nut driver, clippers, torx sets, wrench and open stock Channellocks that I use more often than the NOS stuff. The NOS stuff is part #'s: TX4PK, TX6PK, 810, 607, 610D, Nut Drivers in clam shell, 2 sets of Channellock Locking Pliers in clam shell.




More NOS stuff on the way!!

 

[metaldad]

very nice Travis................
ahem,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, they is not in numerical sequence.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Travis, that is beautiful!

 

[southalabama]

Awesome nos channelocks
Nice blue box

 

[Outlander]

I snuck out on the pretext of buying groceries and went to Canadian Tire to get an 8" adjustable....but...out of stock. Argh. I guess I will need more groceries later this week

 

[nine4gmc]

Travis, I hope that box is insured for the couple hundred thousand dollars of blue you have in there

 

[metaldad]

the mail arrived...............
3 channey sa1 and 3 sa2.

 

[metaldad]

OK, I've only seen one other CL hammer in the thread after a search, and it was not wooden handled. Here are my two, a one oz, and a 10 oz. Interestingly neither were painted CL blue... The 10 is black, and the 1 is red!

for some reason, i keep forgetting to pic and post my hammers.
and, for some reason, channey decided to paint their shillelaghs red.

Now you have no excuses! You know the drill!

okie dokie.............. i know, the red isnt the correct shade........... im color blind, so, it doesnt matter to me. yep, i know 1 handle is incorrect. so what, she's a peg board queen.
a channellock stamped 18oz, and a champion de'arment 24 oz.the champion was sold to me by Don. the champ isnt stamped deep, and the paint kinda covered over what was readable.

 

[Jim C.]

GREAT collection Travis!!!! Wow!!!! Nice awls too metaldad!!!

 

[jeffmoss26]

I got my Carhartt/Channellock set yesterday. Will take pics tonight.

 

[ClineWrench]

Love me some Channellock. As long as it's the us made stuff, I am game for it. Matter of fact, my go to snips and pliers are channel locks.

 

[archirelic]

For those who are you interested...I ran across this ebay listing this morning.

*Disclaimer: Not my listing, just thought someone here would appreciate being able to snag this.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHANNELLOCK-4-Piece-Set-HD-4-NEW-/301224977649?pt=Pliers&hash=item46226864f1

 

[jeffmoss26]

 

[Canadian Charlie]

With all this talk about Channellocks I'm going have to invest in some

 

[Travisnd]

Got this in the mail today!! NOS #430's!!

 

[ADSR]

That's awesome, jeff

 

[ADSR]

Got this in the mail today!! NOS #430's!!

 

[ADSR]

Here are some updated pictures of the blue top toolbox!! It's getting pretty full, hopefully come November/December I'll be asking for the matching bottom blue box for my birthday or Christmas!!


Here's what the outside looks like. I turned stickers into magnets....I didn't have the heart to permanently stick them on!!



The top 3 drawers have the newer Channellock screwdrivers in them. 1st drawer on left has precision Channellock screwdrivers along with 2 bottle openers. The middle draw has most of the new Channellock screwdrivers and the right draw has the small Channellock pliers. #45 & #47 along with the empty #48 pouch from Jeff Moss!!


The 2nd drawer down has all the NOS screwdrivers that I have. The drawer contains #'s: 52, 55CH, 58, 72, 74, 110H, 107CH, P241, SA2, SL2, 906SP, MX41, RV41


The 3 drawer down consists of mostly cutters, needle nose pliers. It contains the following #'s: 738, 728, 447, 437, 436, 318, 337, 3026, 326, 386, 356, 357, 907, 907GT.


The 4th drawer down has mostly water pump pliers, slip joint and lineman pliers which contain #'s: 348, 369, 3047, 516, 546, 410, 415, 420, 424, 426, 440.


The bottom drawer is mostly nut driver, clippers, torx sets, wrench and open stock Channellocks that I use more often than the NOS stuff. The NOS stuff is part #'s: TX4PK, TX6PK, 810, 607, 610D, Nut Drivers in clam shell, 2 sets of Channellock Locking Pliers in clam shell.




More NOS stuff on the way!!

That's insane! I love it!

 

[Jim C.]

Beyond insane! It's awesome!!