Anyone else like Channellocks?

[Travisnd]

Got these mini pliers (#42 & #44) in the mail today thanks to GJ member oak_park!!

What a great birthday present to myself.....especially since today is my birthday!

 

[Jim C.]

Happy Birthday Travis and great gift to self!!

 

[nine4gmc]

Happy Birthday, your collection is growing fast!

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Got these mini pliers (#42 & #44) in the mail today thanks to GJ member oak_park!!

What a great birthday present to myself.....especially since today is my birthday!

Happy Birthday.. I'm looking to add to my small collection too!

Dennis

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Moved my Channel Locks from the garage to the basement shop...and added vintage 348/lineman, and new 528/pliers & 388/bent needle

 

[jeffmoss26]

Dennis, I have one NOS pair of mini pliers still in the card, I can check the part number for you tonight.

 

[Jim C.]

Hey Dennis,

Great looking collection of Channellocks, and I like the "wall of tools." I've also been thinking about adding a pair of 388s to my collection.

Jim C.

 

[zkling]

Moved my Channel Locks from the garage to the basement shop...and added vintage 348/lineman, and new 528/pliers & 388/bent needle

Nice cozy enclosed workspace, hand grenade and all.

 

[Jim C.]

Nice cozy enclosed workspace, hand grenade and all.

LOL!!! I missed the grenade the first time...

 

[jeffmoss26]

Nice setup and collection, Dennis!

 

[Askme42]

Channellock 909's. Be putting them
To work this weekend.

 

[lightning02]

report back on those Channellock 909. im about to buy a set.

 

[Askme42]

report back on those Channellock 909. im about to buy a set.

Well I've never crimped anything so I'm
Sure there will be a learning curve. I'm surprised at how stout they are
Though. I was expecting much lighter pliers that would need more
Force but they seem pretty heavy duty.

 

[alpinewhite]

report back on those Channellock 909. im about to buy a set.

I love mine. It works great.

 

[zkling]

report back on those Channellock 909. im about to buy a set.

Spring for the Ideal 429's. They are quite a bit better, and yes I own both.

 

[quattroJoe]

report back on those Channellock 909. im about to buy a set.

I've got a set, they work great on non-insulated connectors, but my Kleins make a nicer crimp in insulted connectors.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Hey Dennis,

Great looking collection of Channellocks, and I like the "wall of tools." I've also been thinking about adding a pair of 388s to my collection.

Jim C.

Nice cozy enclosed workspace, hand grenade and all.

LOL!!! I missed the grenade the first time...

Nice setup and collection, Dennis!

Jim C. - I'll have to take some pictures of other "walls" like this I have... This area is directly underneath my laundry room and makes a nice cove to do small bench work in.

Zkling/Jim C. - That grenade has been floating around with me since I was in high school when I picked it up at the local Army/Navy in South Bend.. Fits in nicely with the other "tools".

Jeff, thanks for the compliment.. I'll PM you regarding the mini..

 

[lightning02]

Spring for the Ideal 429's. They are quite a bit better, and yes I own both.

whats better about the 429?

 

[zkling]

whats better about the 429?

The die shapes, the overall crimp quality for both insulated and non insulated conectors.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Dennis, I have one NOS pair of mini pliers still in the card, I can check the part number for you tonight.

Jeff, thanks a million.. got the 43's today (sorry, couldn't wait to get the out of the card and with the collection..) Added E318 last week..

 

[Cope]

I must have 12-18 pair of Channellock pliers, most made before blue grips were the norm. I am not real fond of anything except their pump style pliers, I think there are much better cutters and needle nose pliers available.

 

[jpickar]

I must have 12-18 pair of Channellock pliers, most made before blue grips were the norm. I am not real fond of anything except their pump style pliers, I think there are much better cutters and needle nose pliers available.

Cope,
what needle nose pliers doe you like better than Channellocks?
John

 

[Wylaco]

I got my first pair probably 15 years ago as a apprentice plumber, lost that set on the job site. I now have probably 10-12 different pair, love that company

 

[Cope]

Cope,
what needle nose pliers doe you like better than Channellocks?
John

Snap on, Matco, Klein and Knipex to name a few. I don't particularly like the shape. It's just a personal thing

 

[d.mcfarland]

Snap on, Matco, Klein to name a few. I don't particularly like the shape. It's just a personal thing

I agree. I think Channellock shines in almost any plier by needle nose. Their specialty ones, signature style ones, and even lineman's pliers are top notch. They haven't seemed to nail down the needle nose though. I'm not a welder, but I hear their welding pliers are the best of the best.

 

[Cope]

I'm not a welder, but I hear their welding pliers are the best of the best.

I just got a pair for my birthday, but I haven't used them yet. They are way better than the Taiwan pair I had.

 

[jakemac]

Jeff, thanks a million.. got the 43's today (sorry, couldn't wait to get the out of the card and with the collection..) Added E318 last week..

GHASP !!
But ....... But ........... taking it out of the package ruins it's collector's value !

 

[jeffmoss26]

LOL, that is why I kept them pristine

 

[schor]

The only drawer with handtools in it that is anywhere near organized is my channellock drawer. The goto tools for me.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

I agree. I think Channellock shines in almost any plier by needle nose. Their specialty ones, signature style ones, and even lineman's pliers are top notch. They haven't seemed to nail down the needle nose though. I'm not a welder, but I hear their welding pliers are the best of the best.

Most of the welding pliers I've seen in hardware stores, welding stores, are el cheapo / not made in the USA... so that makes sense that CL would slay the competition there. I have a set and they are very nice and effective in all regards.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

GHASP !!
But ....... But ........... taking it out of the package ruins it's collector's value !

User first, collector second....

 

[Cope]

Has anyone used these?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TKID8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[jpickar]

Hs anyone used these?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TKID8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

They have a purpose but I prefer the regular channellock slip joints.
John

 

[Jim C.]

User first, collector second....

With the exception of one NOS pair, all of mine are "users" too. I don't beat on any of them, but I definitely use them....some more than others.

Jim C.

 

[TOOL FANATIK]

Has anyone used these?

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002TKID8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have them, the jaws are great for 6 point fasteners, and this is the jaw style that irwins groovelock pliers use. If you notice the channels do not extend to both sides of the slot, as apposed to the regular 440 type which have the channels on both sides.

 

[schor]

My channellock drawer.

 

[alpinewhite]

Here's mine. Old picture, though. There's actually more now.

 

[Jim C.]

My channellock drawer.

Here's mine. Old picture, though. There's actually more now.

Nothing like a drawer full of Channellocks. Looking good!

Jim C.

 

[Jim C.]

Just an updated group photo. When the thread started a little over three years ago, I had eight Channellock tools. I've acquired a few more since then. I still think Channellocks are a great bang for the buck and I'm glad they're still being made in the USA.

Jim C.

 

[Travisnd]

Nice collection Jim! Glad to see it keeps growing!!