Anyone else like Channellocks?

JMJones91987 · Jan 27, 2015

Channelock Nut Busters are awesome. I also prefer their wire crimpers.

Dennis Leigh Henry · Jan 28, 2015

TOOL FANATIK said:
Definitely gotta go with A. Those are the stuff I won't touch. Wonder why they couldn't make room in meadville for an adjustable wrench line? Their locking extension cords though, I'd love my some of those.

I ditto the above.. I've got more than enough (or maybe just right?) adjustable wrenches from US makers, but might consider strongly buying another set (gifts for son, etc.) if CL made their adjustable wrenches in the USA.. I suspect the forging would be a snap in their PA location, just need the specialized machining and plating capability. Same goes for locking pliers; I have plenty of US made Vise Grips and picked up a set of Diamond locking pliers at an antique shop for $4.50 over the weekend tool (awaiting warmer weather so I can pegboard Tetris them in); so I'd probably buy more if they were made in the USA.. I've not seen any of the USA made screw/nut drivers, but will probably purchase some when I see them, and replace some old/worn out ones I have "in service" now if / when I do.

Dennis

TOOL FANATIK · Jan 29, 2015

^ exactly.

TOOL FANATIK · Jan 29, 2015

Still haven't received my nutbusters. They should have arrived this morning. Oh well, cuz I just picked these guys up at hd.

Travisnd · Jan 29, 2015

Got these NOS #317's in the mail today!!! More to come!!!!! :rocker:

TOOL FANATIK · Jan 30, 2015

TOOL FANATIK · Jan 30, 2015

410's finally came in.

txdude87 · Jan 30, 2015

New additions to my home tool box. My other 420's are in my work bag.

Travisnd · Jan 30, 2015

Got these NOS Channellock's in the mail today. Instead of the blue or white pouch, these come in paper envelops which is cool.....#307, #3147, #718. :thumbup:

Jim C. · Jan 30, 2015

Now that's something I haven't seen before..... Paper envelopes. Great additions to the greatest Channellock NOS collection ever assembled!!

Jim C.

jeffmoss26 · Jan 31, 2015

That is sweet!

Techie1961 · Jan 31, 2015

TOOL FANATIK said:
410's finally came in.

Those are awesome. One of my most used tools in my bag. The photo is of my large Channellocks beside my Gray 24" adjustable.

TOOL FANATIK · Feb 1, 2015

Techie1961 said:
Those are awesome. One of my most used tools in my bag. The photo is of my large Channellocks beside my Gray 24" adjustable.

I do like them a lot. I like the 422 and gl10s better for most things.
The jaws on that big adjustable look flawless from here. Nice job.

Travisnd · Feb 2, 2015

I got these NOS #460's in the mail today. They are the biggest NOS pliers I now own, they are BIG!! :rocker:

Outlawmws · Feb 2, 2015

Now you "need" the 480's! :evil:

Jim C. · Feb 3, 2015

Outlawmws said:
Now you "need" the 480's!

I think Travis also needs the Channellock bottom roller cabinet!

Jim C.

Travisnd · Feb 3, 2015

Outlawmws said:
Now you "need" the 480's!

You are right there!!!

Jim C. said:
I think Travis also needs the Channellock bottom roller cabinet!

Jim C.

If I wasn't putting my house on the market this month, that bottom roller cabinet would have already been ordered!! I'm REALLY struggling for room in the top chest now!!! :thumbup:

Travisnd · Feb 7, 2015

Got these in the mail today......NOS #346! :beer:

thegroundpounder99 · Feb 7, 2015

I love my Channellock pliers. I have quite the assortment of them and they all get lots of use. I prefer them although I do have some Snap On and Knips as well. The Knips didn't hold up as I thought, I bought a pair of long handled side cutters that were nice at first but they're real loose now and the handles are chipping. I do not like the wider handles some companies are going to which is why I stick to Channellocks and they're made in the USA.

Travisnd · Feb 11, 2015

Figured I'd post some updated pics of the Channellock box. It is really full and have I more on the way!! Hopefully once my house is sold and we find a new one, I'll have room for the matching bottom box!! :rocker:

Outside of box....

Top 3 drawers....

Screwdriver drawer.....

Cutting pliers, needle nose, etc...

Water pump pliers, slip joint, etc....

Bottom drawer....

schor · Feb 11, 2015

Travisnd said:
Figured I'd post some updated pics of the Channellock box. It is really full and have I more on the way!! Hopefully once my house is sold and we find a new one, I'll have room for the matching bottom box!!

Sweet, I never see more than the pliers up here in canada, I'd really like a blue box.

Jim C. · Feb 11, 2015

Wow Travis!!! Seriously, wow!!! That's really an impressive collection of NOS Channellocks!! It's great seeing them in the blue box too!! It's the best NOS Channellock collection on the GJ without a doubt.

Jim C.

alpinewhite · Feb 11, 2015

Travisnd said:
Outside of box....

Does Waterloo make this Channellock box?

Travisnd · Feb 11, 2015

alpinewhite said:
Does Waterloo make this Channellock box?

No, it is Made in China I believe.

Garage Junky · Feb 11, 2015

Travisnd said:
Figured I'd post some updated pics of the Channellock box. It is really full and have I more on the way!! Hopefully once my house is sold and we find a new one, I'll have room for the matching bottom box!!

Outside of box....

Top 3 drawers....

Screwdriver drawer.....

Cutting pliers, needle nose, etc...

Water pump pliers, slip joint, etc....

Bottom drawer....

Amazing. I would never be able to keep it so clean and organized though. This is the definition of tool ****.

GRX · Feb 11, 2015

No Channellocks for me. I do tongue & groove pliers. Proto to be precise.

alpinewhite · Feb 11, 2015

Travisnd said:

What is the advantage of keeping them in their original packaging? I'd think that they're be tougher to access. Or perhaps you like to keep them unopened kinda like toy collectors who keep toys in original packaging.

PBCampbell · Feb 11, 2015

That is possibly the most interesting tool "collection" I've seen. Kudos and jealousy from here.

KamiCrit · Feb 11, 2015

Travisnd said:
Figured I'd post some updated pics of the Channellock box. It is really full and have I more on the way!! Hopefully once my house is sold and we find a new one, I'll have room for the matching bottom box!!

WOW, I can now see why you are..

Looking for Channellock pliers, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc in BLUE or WHITE pouches!!!

Travisnd · Feb 11, 2015

alpinewhite said:
What is the advantage of keeping them in their original packaging? I'd think that they're be tougher to access. Or perhaps you like to keep them unopened kinda like toy collectors who keep toys in original packaging.

I don't believe there is a "advantage" to keeping them in the original packaging. I just like the way the packaging looks. Believe it or not, I do use them if need be.

PBCampbell said:
That is possibly the most interesting tool "collection" I've seen. Kudos and jealousy from here.

Thanks!

KamiCrit said:
WOW, I can now see why you are..

I also forgot to mention that I have a 5 year old son that all of these will be going to one day, which is another reason I like keeping the packaging.

TOOL FANATIK · Feb 12, 2015

Yup. I like channellocks...but I like these too lol

Travisnd · Feb 13, 2015

I got these in the mail yesterday! :beer:

TOOL FANATIK · Feb 13, 2015

Travisnd said:
I got these in the mail yesterday! [emoji481][emoji106]

Hmm...the 420 was made here but as far as the other 2.....not a fan of it if it didn't come out of meadville

Travisnd · Feb 13, 2015

haha! Time to get educated my good friend!

The locking pliers are made by Grip On which also makes them for Snap On and others brands, they are VERY high quality. Same applies for the adjustable wrench (not made by Grip On though).....HIGH quality set for sure!

TOOL FANATIK · Feb 13, 2015

Travisnd said:
haha! Time to get educated my good friend!

The locking pliers are made by Grip On which also makes them for Snap On and others brands, they are VERY high quality. Same applies for the adjustable wrench (not made by Grip On though).....HIGH quality set for sure!

Didn't know that...where are they made again? [emoji48] lol
I was sold on the channellock brand mainly because of their strong USA roots. The "Fiercely made in Meadville" slogan sells me every time. So it's not a quality issue for me but rather I associate channellock brand with "here". Not Spain and not Taiwan which is where I think they make the wrenches, mechanic sets and lights and such. I've heard from others the code blue crescent wrenches are the best...but I'd rather stick to my USA made crescent. Other tool brands I don't Care as much where they're made.
That is a nice set though. Ps I've been growling at all of you're nos pliers for the past week, with severe hatred and envy lol.

Piggywutz · Feb 17, 2015

I added three more items to my toolbox today.

First is a GL20.

Piggywutz · Feb 17, 2015

Next is a 410.

Piggywutz · Feb 17, 2015

Last is a 358 dykes.

Travisnd · Feb 17, 2015

Nice additions Piggywutz!!

TOOL FANATIK · Feb 18, 2015

The gl are great pliers. Channellocks with White print on handles wipe right off after first day of use. Oh well.

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