Anyone else like Channellocks?

[jeffmoss26]

Glad you were able to find the pliers you wanted!
Outlaw, I knew that Channellock made/makes those for Snap-on, they also make orange handles for Cornwell

 

[Derek420]

I love Channel lock brand I buy all I can find used that is as of now I almost have the whole set. I really like the adjustable wrenches the ones marked USA the most but theres no difference also have some of the older red and black handle screwdrives I have the huge bit taking type and I love that one it's the largest I've seen other than SO large ones they don't make anymore. One down side I have to give them is the rust problem I take sand paper and wire brush so then and keep the coated in oil. I wish they had the clear coating other brands have.

 

[ryan20021982]

Newest addition 718 duckbill

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[Outlawmws]

Ironic timing!

Today I was at a high school flea market, and picked up a nice pair of - guess what?

curved jaw 422's!

I picked them and an 8" Diamalloy Crescent for a buck fifty.

I'm glad to get this pair as I can't tel you how many times that chipped top jaw in my ols set made a job that much harder to deal with!

Here are the 422's!

 

[Outlawmws]

Derek, once clean you can either paste wax them, or rattle can clear coat them yourself...

 

[Tynee]

Congrats. Those are great. When did CL start coating the handles?

 

[Outlawmws]

No idea. 60's maybe?

 

[upgrading]

Had a 10 of 100 coupon from HD, so I made my own sale.

Hanging with his 125mm cousin from Germany.

 

[jeffmoss26]

That is an awesome pic! haha

 

[schor]

Canadian Tire up here has a sale on ChannelLock and I never see this 3610 ever up here. Well they had it and now it's mine. There are actually a couple different version of this I think. Some don't have the crimper, but I wanted this for the fact it had the crimper. $23 canadian, can't beat that with a stick.

 

[schor]

The drawer as it is with the latest addition. Might need another drawer someday.

 

[jeffmoss26]

Picked this up today:

 

[Travisnd]

Nice pick up Jeff!!

 

[creativecars]

Do you guys display your Channellocks or toss them in a drawer? I see some people collect the ones still in the vintage type bags which seems more like a collection or display item than a use? Just wondering.

 

[Tatsuya]

Do you guys display your Channellocks or toss them in a drawer? I see some people collect the ones still in the vintage type bags which seems more like a collection or display item than a use? Just wondering.

Use them. Unless it's an antique piece with character but less efficient in getting the job done, it's hard to truly appreciate a quality tool that isn't being used. To me anyway.

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[Jim C.]

Newest addition 718 duckbill

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One of my favorite and most used pliers.

 

[Outlawmws]

Mine are all users. Some of the NOS ones in packaging may be for display, but that doesn't describe any of mine...

 

[Travisnd]

Do you guys display your Channellocks or toss them in a drawer? I see some people collect the ones still in the vintage type bags which seems more like a collection or display item than a use? Just wondering.

hahaha!! All of my Channellock tools are usable. When I am done using them, they get cleaned and put back in the pouch.

 

[Jim C.]

Do you guys display your Channellocks or toss them in a drawer? I see some people collect the ones still in the vintage type bags which seems more like a collection or display item than a use? Just wondering.

All of mine get used routinely.

 

[Travisnd]

Thanks to my Garage Journal Secret Santa gift from Glen (Creativecars) I know have a VERY cool Channellock tool holder to hang in the garage. Truly an awesome piece which I think Glen made.

 

[bonneyman]

I've been picking up channellocks either at the flea market or at garage sales for a while. I gathered most of them up for a photo op yesterday. My earliest 420s have a patent number dated 1933. They are either marked Channellock or Champion DeArment.
-Don

Nice collection!

Those pair on the top line always stand out in a tool bin. I call them "Bullfrog" style pliers.

 

[Outlawmws]

I think those are the Nutbusters as CL calls them. Double arcs for more strength!

 

[jeeper46]

When I was a Pipefitter in the plant, I never went ANYWHERE without a pair of Channellocks and a Crescent wrench in my back pocket. Seems like those two tools could handle the vast majority of calls I'd get.

 

[metaldad]

nice hanger, travis!
if that's homemade, well done, glen

















(i want one)

 

[bigjeff94]

When I was a Pipefitter in the plant, I never went ANYWHERE without a pair of Channellocks and a Crescent wrench in my back pocket. Seems like those two tools could handle the vast majority of calls I'd get.

Jeeper, your not kidding I do some maintenance work at a cement mill and it seems those two tools can usually get you by.

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[creativecars]

Thanks to my Garage Journal Secret Santa gift from Glen (Creativecars) I know have a VERY cool Channellock tool holder to hang in the garage. Truly an awesome piece which I think Glen made.

I did make it, just hope I did not make the hooks too close together.

 

[Jim C.]

Nice job on the coat hook Glen!! Very professional.

 

[Excelerater]

Oh yeah. Best value out there. And USA made.

x2

and sometimes on sale for dirt cheap

 

[Tonellin]

I did make it, just hope I did not make the hooks too close together.

No way did you make that....awesome work!

 

[lis2323]

I too love Channellocks that have the actual channels. They are invaluable. [emoji106].

However the REST of their plier line are merely run of the mill "quality" pliers. IMO of course....[emoji3]






Terry

 

[creativecars]

Thanks to my Garage Journal Secret Santa gift from Glen (Creativecars) I know have a VERY cool Channellock tool holder to hang in the garage. Truly an awesome piece which I think Glen made.

Hope you had a great holiday season! Have you been able to hang the rack? Did I get the hooks too close together??

 

[Travisnd]

Oh it's been hung all right!!! I think it looks awesome and the hooks were perfect. I'll get a picture of it later tonight! Thanks again!!!

 

[Travisnd]

I don't know about you guys, but I think this custom Channellock tool hanger is f*c*n badass!!!! It's motivated me to restore another Channellock pegboard display that I have that is not pictured.....just awesome!!

 

[jeffmoss26]

Travis, that is awesome! What is in the blue box?

 

[Jim C.]

Very cool Travis! Those hooks are great!!

 

[metaldad]

Travis, that is awesome! What is in the blue box?

little blue pills?

 

[Travisnd]

little blue pills?

I'm not that old yet!!

 

[Travisnd]

I also got this but only because it was BLUE!!!!

 

[upgrading]

Who is selling the Blue cobra ?
I thought they were only available in Europe.

 

[Travisnd]

Who is selling the Blue cobra ?
I thought they were only available in Europe.

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