Anyone else like Channellocks?
- Thread starter Jim C.
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Askme42
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Just used my oil filter pliers for the first time. Love them. Didn't even need to jack up the ranger to change it.
I think I use my 422 and 442 V jaw Channellocks more than any others.
Travisnd
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Got this NOS Channellock screwdriver today #110!! 
More on the way!!
More on the way!!
^^^^^ Pretty cool Travis! I can't wait to see what you have coming next! Are you working from a particular list or catalog? What I mean is are you trying to get an NOS example of every Channellock tool made during a certain time period or listed in a certain catalog?
Jim C.
Jim C.
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Askme42
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Couldn't wait for the new USA made screwdrivers?
Travisnd
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I'm trying to get everything that was offered in blue pouches!! LOL!! Seriously though I've got a few older (1966, 1982, 2005) Channellock catalogs that I am referencing, to see what all was available. Think I may pick up the 1987 catalog that I just came across, not sure yet though!
Travisnd
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metaldad
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new arrivals.
sa-2 awl, #74 & 106 slotted drivers
sa-2 awl, #74 & 106 slotted drivers
Travisnd
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Nice haul Metaldad! I'm digging the #106!
Cosmicowboy
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Working on my Channellock collection. First pliers I've ever bought.
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^^^^^ It looks like you've got the basics covered. You're off to a great start! That's how I started with Channellocks. I bought a pair that I needed (#911s), and the next thing you know, I've got a drawer full of them. They're good tools for the price, and USA made. Can't beat that.
Jim C.
my small assortment, slowly transitioning most of my main pliers to channellock
chiz1180
Careful there, if Travis sees those NOS #436 cutters in the blue pouch, he's gonna want them for his collection!!
new arrivals.
sa-2 awl, #74 & 106 slotted drivers
Hey MDad, definitely some nice NOS stuff!!
Jim C.
David Jackson
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This Channelock thread is interesting! I have one small blue handled pair of slip joint pliers in their original plastic bag. I picked up an old set the other day, no blue handles, no plastic bag, just old slip joints maybe from the 1940s or 50s. Have to look on AA.
I was thinking Channelock might have been the first to make slip joint pliers. Anyone know?
I was thinking Channelock might have been the first to make slip joint pliers. Anyone know?
Travisnd
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Got these yesterday....they are not NOS, but they are in a blue pouch!!
Askme42
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Are the nut busters discontinued now?
I hope not. But if it can be confirmed true I will more of each size again.
Askme42
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I had just never seen them before. Saw a few today in some older packaging that's why I asked.
Travisnd
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Yes, they do still make the nutbuster pliers.
I figured as much since they are listed on the website.
Snap_cap
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BIG thanks to GJ member Flatintoone for this awesome Channellock cowbell! A nice piece of memorabilia to add to the collection!!
That is very cool!
Dennis Leigh Henry
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Since Craftsman went away from chrome and the smooth / shinny plier type (late 1980's?), I have gone to Channel Lock and a few others including Knipex and Klein. I also have worked to get vintage pliers, etc. as I find them (Cresent, Diamond Horseshoe, etc.)
For Channel Lock brand, I only buy the made in USA ones (the one in the picture from Germany is an inheritance from my late uncle).
After looking through this thread tonight.. I have a new shopping list..!!
Dennis
For Channel Lock brand, I only buy the made in USA ones (the one in the picture from Germany is an inheritance from my late uncle).
After looking through this thread tonight.. I have a new shopping list..!!
Dennis
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Travisnd
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Decided to take some pics of all my Channellocks together......here's what I ended up with....
Everything together....
Closer views....
Everything together....
Closer views....
jeffmoss26
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Damn!!!
quattroJoe
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Decided to take some pics of all my Channellocks together......here's what I ended up with....
Everything together....
Closer views....
They're much more fun when you take them out of the package and play with them! Reminds me of The 40 Year Old Virgin with his action figures [emoji1]
Seriously though, nice collection you've got there
Travisnd
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Thanks...somehow I forgot to include these....
Dennis Leigh Henry
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Added two that I didn't have, today. The third (the small diagonals) were $5 and in great shape.. The other two were NIB. In all, I spent $20.. Flea Market finds.
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When I bought my set of Channellock 209, I intended to use them as oil filter pliers. I didn't realize that they market them as PVC pliers too. I actually caught that by accident today while finishing up some plumbing, fiasco/nightmare. I ended up putting new strainers in the kitchen sink as an end result. I wanted to snug them up and theses came to mind, worked perfectly.
Dennis Leigh Henry
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When I bought my set of Channellock 209, I intended to use them as oil filter pliers. I didn't realize that they market them as PVC pliers too. I actually caught that by accident today while finishing up some plumbing, fiasco/nightmare. I ended up putting new strainers in the kitchen sink as an end result. I wanted to snug them up and theses came to mind, worked perfectly.
I love how the USA is forged right into the tool..on this one and others like it... Big, bold, beautiful...
Travisnd
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Got some more NOS goodness today....5 piece screw holding screwdriver kit, RK-5! I am now running out of room!!
Travisnd
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Got these in the mail today....some NOS white pouch stuff. Some of the pouches also have the MAC label on them which is pretty cool, those seem to be older since they have the older Channellock tools logo on them.
#41G, #50GS, #347 ௉
#41G, #50GS, #347 ௉
jeffmoss26
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Very nice!
Travisnd
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Thanks Jeff! I've got one more in the mail too!
Travis,
I'll just keep saying it....... You've got the greatest NOS Channellock collection on the GJ or probably anywhere else for that matter. The Mac pouches are really cool. I never saw those before. Your collection is really turning into a Channellock history lesson of sorts. It's a great collection!
Jim C.
I'll just keep saying it....... You've got the greatest NOS Channellock collection on the GJ or probably anywhere else for that matter. The Mac pouches are really cool. I never saw those before. Your collection is really turning into a Channellock history lesson of sorts. It's a great collection!
Jim C.