Anyone else like Channellocks?

[metaldad]

 

[metaldad]

a real collector's piece.
yea! photobucket!

 

[metaldad]

all the sets, are incomplete, and, im too lazy when i get home to do research.
+, i'm not really pursuing the chinese items, and, not really the cushion grip style.
as this photo shows, most likely pratt reed, pre ideal. the handle is identical to a klein, including the shapes of the handle's flutes.
and, fwiw, the new USA style, must be made by ideal/ pratt reed. the shanks of a 1/4x4 and the 'hang' tag are identical to masterforce, which definitely is ideal pratt reed.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Whow!

 

[NoahG]

Just came in the mail.


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[jeffmoss26]

Metaldad, I am quite jealous!

 

[metaldad]

no need to be jealous, Jeff. i'm sure you got stuff i need for the crypt.
none of the sets are complete. wish i had more info. tried to sign in to channey's site tuesday. my password expired(?) couldn't update. still haven't heard from them.
was at a quiky lube yesterday, noticed they had (4) black chinese code blues.......... was itching to make a trade, except, i had nothing to offer.
next time, i'll be sure to throw some surplus drivers in the buggy

 

[Outlawmws]

Very impressive MD! Are you also as heavy into their pliers?

 

[metaldad]

Very impressive MD! Are you also as heavy into their pliers?

this picture, mr. Outlaw, is at least 2 years old. probably add at least 15.
fwiw, i do not collect 'bare' handled pliers. in channey, only blue coated.

 

[metaldad]

nope. looking at the pic, add 25. bought a bunch of mini's

 

[metaldad]

anyone ever bust a pair? i think 430's. i wasnt pulling hard, but when they let loose, i almost fell off a ladder.
pic of the failed pair, later, iffen you're interested.
(and NO, i am NOT seeking warranty)

 

[Outlawmws]

I like the plastic for users, but like the old markings, particularly Champion DeArment, for cool factor.

I've never broken a pair but I've had a pair with a broken upper tip for many years. Came that way from the FM/Yardsale...

I'd like to see the broken pair to see where they failed.

 

[oak_park]

4321

 

[metaldad]

I like the plastic for users, but like the old markings, particularly Champion DeArment, for cool factor.

I've never broken a pair but I've has a pair with a broken upper tip for many years. Came that way from the FM/Yardsale...

I'd like to see the broken pair to see where they failed.

pair of 430's been thru the battles. held hot/cold stuff. everything.
i was above a ceiling, removing a 3/4 ****** out of a valve. connection was already 'broke' with pipe wrenches. really, not alot of force on the channeys.
only thing that saved falling off the ladder was a ceiling wire 'spear' that got me in the shoulder. that phuckin hurt.
anyhoo, pliers are consumables. replaced, no thought of warranty.

 

[Jim C.]

Hey metaldad,

That's one GREAT collection of vintage Channellock stuff!!!! Thanks for taking the time to drag it all out, photograph it, and then post it. The photos are a nice reference guide too. I like seeing the real deal and not just photos from a catalog, etc. Outstanding post!!!

Jim C.

 

[Travisnd]

Loving all the pics, very nice indeed!!! I'll try to get some pics of my stuff here soon.

 

[metaldad]

Metaldad,

I recently came across this one, appears new, looks like it would fit in nicely with your collection. You can have it for nothing. Let me know.

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[Jim C.]

Metaldad,

I recently came across this one, appears new, looks like it would fit in nicely with your collection. You can have it for nothing. Let me know.

Nice gesture!!! I like it.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Some really cool tools on here.. that blue stubby is priceless....

 

[jeffmoss26]

Very cool! Don't know if I shared my mini plier collection that lives at my bench, but here it is:

 

[Jim C.]

Nice "little" collection there Jeff.

 

[Slinger646]

I never pay more than $2 for any of mine. If they are rusted, I just do the vinegar soak and cold blue.

 

[metaldad]

met with oak____park.
great guy, he brought over the stubbie, and a few surprises, a #2x4 i dont have, and an old catalogue. date, mebbe 1981(?)

 

[Travisnd]

Very very cool!!!

 

[metaldad]

and, he really shouldn't have, gave me channeys version of vise grip.
i kinda pursued a pair, but, the ones on ebay are usually beat up. this one is cherry!
thanks, o_p!

 

[Travisnd]

oh wow, you lucky SOB!! HA!!! Very cool indeed. I've been looking at those for years on ebay, just never pulled the trigger yet.

 

[dwasifar]

I just ordered one of their USA screwdriver sets. Will post pics when it arrives.

 

[Outlawmws]

Those 910-C's are my favorite locking grip. I bought a pair new back in the day. There is an adjustment for how hard they grip. the clip looking thing on the bottom arm slides and determines the tension. set hard they GRIP!

best of all it can be one handed use!

I can't tell you how many times I got soothing with the tips of those and it saved me a ton of hassle.

The ONLY weak point is the plastic cap is easily damaged/broken; so don't throw them around! I had to glue mine back together, then I wrapped it in 30 ga. steel wire and coated that with nail polish to keep it in place. the first wrap lasted >20 years and I'm on the second re-wrap...

 

[Jim C.]

Wow, metaldad, oak_park really hooked you up with a few nice pieces!! You lucked out for sure. Kudos to oak_park for his generosity!

Jim C.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I thought I added this picture the other day, apparently not.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Purchased a set of CL picks with the acrylic handles.. hard to see amongst the other tools..but they are there at the Z rack in front of the other screwdriver handled tools....just left of the CL wire strippers..

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[anndel]

Metaldad,

I recently came across this one, appears new, looks like it would fit in nicely with your collection. You can have it for nothing. Let me know.

I like that translucent blue handle, so mesmerizing.

 

[Two Speed]

I figure this is probably the best thread for this,

Does anyone have the 758 Flush Cut Diagonal Cutters? if you do, are they true flush cut? (cut the tail off a tywrap, any exposed corners left to snag your finger?). Trying to find something that is a true flush cut to replace a well worn out pair of unknown flush cutters I have used for years. Seems most cutters I've recently tried out leave a millimeter or two sitting proud after a cut.

Alex.

 

[Jim C.]

^^^^ I have a pair and they do cut flush. Great for cutting zip ties which is what I use them for the most.

 

[Jackfre]

I have owned Channelocks for many years, but they definitively went down hill when they decided to rivet their pliers rather than retaining the adjustable nut. That was in '72 as I recall.

 

[kythri]

^^^^ I have a pair and they do cut flush. Great for cutting zip ties which is what I use them for the most.

Likewise!

 

[metaldad]

Likewise!

yep.

 

[metaldad]

and, guys, i found that a USA gen driver handle, matches an armstrong USA driver handle.
these, matches the p3.................... been busy, havent had time to take a comparison pic

 

[Miss the Pontiacs]

Borrowed my neighbours Channellock lineman pliers, wish I hadn't lost my Kleins! Still prefer the Klein's ,

 

[uncwstudent]

I have to say that I like Channellocks but I strangely prefer the Craftsman USA pliers over just about anything else (other than Knipex).