Anyone else like Channellocks?

[upgrading]

Nice.

 

[cheechi]

I really like that translucent blue handle.

 

[Furious Filipino]

Yes. Part of my work is with piping, so they are pretty much a necessity. Just purchased the 4", 6", and 8" to join the 10" and 12" I already had. The 4" seems like it's just for novelty, but it has come in handy when assembling 1/4" high pressure piping and associated fittings.

Untitled by Furious Filipino, on Flickr

 

[Rc_Guy]

I have the 4" in my radio control cars box and I use the 420's everyday at work for the past 20 years installing fire sprinklers.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Metaldad nice adjustable wrench.. beautiful finish. How much did you give, just curious ..

Furious.. nice set.. and like most of us on this thread.. you've obviously been bitten by the CL bug.....

 

[ganymede]

picked up an interesting one.
and was able to sneak into the house, and down into the crypt.
new old stock, a BLUE dipped 10''adjustable. 1st one i have seen like this. and really surprised i didnt get into a bidding war on fleabay.
now i need the 4,6,8,12.

I like the depression near the thumbwheel.
Anyone know if Channelock made these in house or who the oem was if not ?

 

[paulm12]

anyone want? just cover postage. Note that screw or nut has bad threads, so I did not try to reassemble.

 

[metaldad]

another snipe off fleabay.
(5) gen 2 (?) USA channey drivers.
all in excellent condition, except fot the one thats starting to rot. i'll clean with mineral spirits, and coat with spray urethane

 

[metaldad]

and, for the first tyme in a long time, all my channels are on one address.
anyone interested?
if there enough 'yays', ill do it.
assembling the collection for pics will be a MAJOR undertaking.
i need a show of hands

 

[Musicinabottle]

Yes, I like ChannelLock.

Dang! That's a very well maintained set right there. I have a pair I picked up years ago. I don't use them much, but when I do, it's because nothing else is going to work!

 

[Jim C.]

and, for the first tyme in a long time, all my channels are on one address.
anyone interested?
if there enough 'yays', ill do it.
assembling the collection for pics will be a MAJOR undertaking.
i need a show of hands

I’m all for seeing more Channellocks.

 

[four.cycle]

Channellock Catalog No. 79







no idea on year, sorry.

 

[four.cycle]

Channellock Catalog No. 79

 

[metaldad]

and, for the first tyme in a long time, all my channels are on one address.
anyone interested?
if there enough 'yays', ill do it.
assembling the collection for pics will be a MAJOR undertaking.
i need a show of hands

I’m all for seeing more Channellocks.

hiya Jim
come on guys........... this is a major undertaking.
a few more hands

 

[kythri]

Just post it, already. Good grief, what's to gain by shilling for encouragement?

 

[Travisnd]

Come on! All my stuff is currently in storage!

 

[nicktomi]

Dang! That's a very well maintained set right there. I have a pair I picked up years ago. I don't use them much, but when I do, it's because nothing else is going to work!

I'm gonna go with unused

 

[metaldad]

had to put different color tape, on just about everything, so, they go back in their hiding places.
there's about 20 pics, i can put 5 to a post, so,,,,,,,,,,,, please refrain from your posting till im done.
thanks

 

[metaldad]

1st off, adjustable wrenches. adjustable pliers. other pliers. mini pliers. toll roll set.
toll roll is missing 3 drivers.

 

[metaldad]

drivers, separated by my interpretation of generation. note, that in the 3rd gen of handle, there's square and round shanks
looks like some goober owned all in the first pic, 1st gen. all are slobbered with goop

 

[metaldad]

various drivers

 

[metaldad]

more drivers
thought i had more ratchets

 

[metaldad]

driver handles, i arranged by age, left to right, my term of gen 1 on the laft.
btw, inquiries to mother channellock go unanswered.
note, also, the cushion grips, there are chromed and black oxide shafts. the handles are klein/pratt reed.
and also, 1st gen handle is identical to a beat up armstrong.
and............... DONE!

 

[metaldad]

i haven't really gotten into collecting the 'code blue' pliers. mainly because im cheap.

 

[upgrading]

The code blue are nice.

That ratchet with the blue and black comfort handle, is it comfy ?

 

[Jim C.]

That’s a GREAT collection metaldad!!! Wow!!! That’s extensive. Well done!

 

[jeffmoss26]

I am not worthy!

 

[metaldad]

i now see, there's another style of shaft for the USA hard blue handle driver.
and the handle's flutes aren't quite the same. too bad this example is beat to ****.
round shaft, and reduced at the handle. looks like the socket end, was welded to the shaft.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Decent-Vin...113099?hash=item2a9ee0194b:g:YW4AAOSw6VRZ-jVs

 

[metaldad]

The code blue are nice.

That ratchet with the blue and black comfort handle, is it comfy ?

idk, never used it

 

[themiller]

I have a set of the blue/red screwdrivers only mine are all blue. They are my go to - absolutely love them and think they are fantastic.

My 460’s and 480’s have also gotten a lot of use lately around the house. Top notch and I never have to get a bigger tool from the garage.

 

[kctyphoon]

Did Channellock ever make combo wrenches themselves, or were they always rebranded?

 

[metaldad]

Did Channellock ever make combo wrenches themselves, or were they always rebranded?

idk. the set i have, are USA. however, i am not schooled enough in the 'who made which raised panel combo'
the catalogue, dated 8/83 i have, shows that set. thorsen?
and the catalog doesnt state which drivers are included. i received a 1/4x4 and a #2x4. i would guess the missing 3 were smaller.
and, the 6'' adjustable, doesnt resemble any of the adjustables i have (that's another thread)

 

[metaldad]

btw, i forgot to thank those gj members that have helped me build this collection.
thank you.

 

[metaldad]

and............ a black handled USA 3/16 nutdriver still on a sealed plastic encased card arrived yesterday.

 

[gtlaw]

These are the only ones I ever owned that say Meadville PA.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Interesting thread here.. from the Klein page...

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=7036341#post7036341

See the last row of pictures... Did Channey make Klein at one time? Interesting....

 

[jeffmoss26]

No, I am sure someone just put two different grips on the pliers.

 

[DadsTools]

idk. the set i have, are USA. however, i am not schooled enough in the 'who made which raised panel combo'
the catalogue, dated 8/83 i have, shows that set. thorsen?
and the catalog doesnt state which drivers are included. i received a 1/4x4 and a #2x4. i would guess the missing 3 were smaller.
and, the 6'' adjustable, doesnt resemble any of the adjustables i have (that's another thread)

The wrenches with the recessed V beams having a raised panel in the middle are indeed Thorsen made. They were apparently knockoffs of a design introduced by Snap-on years earlier.

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

No, I am sure someone just put two different grips on the pliers.

I was thinking that.. but wasn't able to wrap my had around it last night (tired).....

 

[metaldad]

The wrenches with the recessed V beams having a raised panel in the middle are indeed Thorsen made. They were apparently knockoffs of a design introduced by Snap-on years earlier.

thanks for the info.