Anyone else like Channellocks?

[jeffmoss26]

Got this from eBay

 

[jeffmoss26]

Found these at the restore today. I suspect they are cementex brand (channellock does not market insulated tools in the US, but they do in Australia)

 

[rooster59]

#1 tool found on the side of the road on my bike rides ... Channellocks. Aka Norwegian socket set. Always in the farm pickup- ball peen hammer, foot long piece of 1" round stock, duct tape, steel wire, wd-40, big-a screwdriver, slip-joint pliers, Channellocks.

 

[jeffmoss26]

another ebay find

 

[Meursault74]

another ebay find

Are you going to use that for decoration around the shop?

I'd imagine you probably have multiples of those individual tools already in use.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I am not opening the package!

 

[John McA]

Why doesn't this manufacturer offer small, tight tee shirts that can be worn by young females on nice days to promote their product? I equate the product with a lot of patriotic ideals and well, such. Maybe Nascar got me covered? I think of this product as a strong 'merica' brand. I know they are not so much but, the tight tee shirt is good. Ok? May I rest in hell, I'm not posting to main forum, just replying here in a buried area.


Requested by my friendly female friends. They are more female than friendly but, still friends.

 

[Ton ton]

Why doesn't this manufacturer offer small, tight tee shirts that can be worn by young females on nice days to promote their product? I equate the product with a lot of patriotic ideals and well, such. Maybe Nascar got me covered? I think of this product as a strong 'merica' brand. I know they are not so much but, the tight tee shirt is good. Ok? May I rest in hell, I'm not posting to main forum, just replying here in a buried area.


Requested by my friendly female friends. They are more female than friendly but, still friends.

Maybe channel lock is waiting for you to design these shirts?

 

[buildyourown]

I dont think Ive used channel locks or a Cresent wrench since I bought Knipex. I'm not exaggerating.

 

[oldpliers1]

another ebay find

Hi Jeff are they cementex or CSEG on the insulated pair? Love your collection did you buy any of the vde range released 2 years ago ? I bought a pair to go with my blue 1000v stuff they sell here and a new pair of channellock CSEG for 20 bucks , we do get some different channellock stuff out here you don’t get in the states . American tools are great . Worth collecting.

 

[oldpliers1]

Why doesn't this manufacturer offer small, tight tee shirts that can be worn by young females on nice days to promote their product? I equate the product with a lot of patriotic ideals and well, such. Maybe Nascar got me covered? I think of this product as a strong 'merica' brand. I know they are not so much but, the tight tee shirt is good. Ok? May I rest in hell, I'm not posting to main forum, just replying here in a buried area.


Requested by my friendly female friends. They are more female than friendly but, still friends.

I’d settle for a channellock shirt he wears on American pickers . And a insulated channellock screwdriver , in that thick blue tenite

 

[jeffmoss26]

Hi Jeff are they cementex or CSEG on the insulated pair? Love your collection did you buy any of the vde range released 2 years ago ? I bought a pair to go with my blue 1000v stuff they sell here and a new pair of channellock CSEG for 20 bucks , we do get some different channellock stuff out here you don’t get in the states . American tools are great . Worth collecting.

We don’t have any of the blue insulated channellocks in the US. What’s CSEG?

 

[oldpliers1]

We don’t have any of the blue insulated channellocks in the US. What’s CSEG?

A company like cementex that takes the base tool from channellock and fits Hi voltage Insulation to the tool , mainly a utilities company would buy them . I bought mine from a guy in New York I will post you a photo a nice product.regards

 

[brownbagg]

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[John McA]

Maybe channel lock is waiting for you to design these shirts?

Yep. I'm am sure of that. There might be models required, and I would pursue a multi campaign involving the new Milwaukee pipeline: Kitchen and Bedroom Tool line up. The new market might encourage purchasing moar batteries.
Might be downsides I have not considered.

On a side note: The all Stainless steel Weber one touch. Or, copper. Those would be hot. Sic.

 

[oldpliers1]

A company like cementex that takes the base tool from channellock and fits Hi voltage Insulation to the tool , mainly a utilities company would buy them . I bought mine from a guy in New York I will post you a photo a nice product.regards

Hi Jeff here is the photos CSEG made 2012 regards A

 

[oldpliers1]

channel lock has some good wire pliers that feel real good in the hand, I just cant pay the $32 when all the others are cheaper. even klein

In Australia 32$ for channellock is a bargain I know we over pay for stuff due to distance. Klein is the dearest over here , beautiful quality both brands . You have a nice decision , but always pay the bit more for good quality. I bought a 70 year old pair of crescents they were fantastic for their age but would of cost in the 1950s . Regards a

 

[Ton ton]

#1 tool found on the side of the road on my bike rides ... Channellocks. Aka Norwegian socket set. Always in the farm pickup- ball peen hammer, foot long piece of 1" round stock, duct tape, steel wire, wd-40, big-a screwdriver, slip-joint pliers, Channellocks.

Well said, Sir.

 

[Ton ton]

I dont think Ive used channel locks or a Cresent wrench since I bought Knipex. I'm not exaggerating.

I'm still riding the channellock band wagon @ this point, Don't ask me why? LOL.

 

[dnschmidt]

In answer to the original question: "Not as much as Knipex Cobra's, Pliers Wrenches or NWS pliers."

 

[oldpliers1]

I'm still riding the channellock band wagon @ this point, Don't ask me why? LOL.

I get it ton ton different tool different purpose for mechanical work my channellock and Klein , in my electrical switchboard kit the knipex stuff and the wide short fujiya shifters I meant adjustable wrench . Great on big cable glands and tight corners

 

[Jim C.]

In response to buildyourown above, I’m still a firmly committed Channellock user, but I do use Knipex as well. I guess it depends on what I’m doing. For general purpose stuff, it’s typically Channellock. I have a wider variety of Channellocks. For thicker cutting jobs, I usually go with Knipex. For whatever reason, I seem to have mostly heavy duty Knipex pliers/cutters.

Jim C.

 

[Ton ton]

I still think that channellock has better market penetration than Knipex for me @ brick and mortar stores. But knipex is starting to get the upper hand possibly. I'm still trying to get a look at the overall picture. I have not seen Knipex @ rural king yet. I understand that knipex has a great product lineup. But I am a bit curious why knipex doesn't have a dedicated addiction thread on garage journal? I don't have enough knipex tools to start one but it would be interesting to see what all tools from knipex are available.

 

[oldpliers1]

I still think that channellock has better market penetration than Knipex for me @ brick and mortar stores. But knipex is starting to get the upper hand possibly. I'm still trying to get a look at the overall picture. I have not seen Knipex @ rural king yet. I understand that knipex has a great product lineup. But I am a bit curious why knipex doesn't have a dedicated addiction thread on garage journal? I don't have enough knipex tools to start one but it would be interesting to see what all tools from knipex are available.

I still think that channellock has better market penetration than Knipex for me @ brick and mortar stores. But knipex is starting to get the upper hand possibly. I'm still trying to get a look at the overall picture. I have not seen Knipex @ rural king yet. I understand that knipex has a great product lineup. But I am a bit curious why knipex doesn't have a dedicated addiction thread on garage journal? I don't have enough knipex tools to start one but it would be interesting to see what all tools from knipex are available.

I do not think you can compare them owning both ,
two good products that compliment each other rather that compete , the knipex are a softer tool based on copper type work where the chanellock are the plough horse up for the harshest of jobs. But all from originally German tool makers , Klein and crescent and a number of other past quality tool makers. but at the end of the day it is your opinion that matters ! How it works and feels in your hand . ( my brother recently gave me his knipex he bought as a 15 year old , I have never seen another pair like these .He loved them , loved their feel . These day he loves his channel locks 3248 and has 7 pairs )

 

[Slednut]

Was going through some tool drawers today and found these.

 

[Ton ton]

I do not think you can compare them owning both ,
two good products that compliment each other rather that compete , the knipex are a softer tool based on copper type work where the chanellock are the plough horse up for the harshest of jobs. But all from originally German tool makers , Klein and crescent and a number of other past quality tool makers. but at the end of the day it is your opinion that matters ! How it works and feels in your hand . ( my brother recently gave me his knipex he bought as a 15 year old , I have never seen another pair like these .He loved them , loved their feel . These day he loves his channel locks 3248 and has 7 pairs )

Thank you for the well thought-out reply. I appreciate your explanation.

 

[oldpliers1]

Thank you for the well thought-out reply. I appreciate your explanation.

Your a legend ton ton , I don’t know why channellock does not seek yours and Jeff’s input on their product I’m sure they could make you the perfect hammer if you told them what you wanted . Regards A

 

[AreBeeBee]

This was $1 at the local ReStore, and clerk at the register looked like she thought they were overcharging me at that. Still, I'm delighted to restore a 442 to good working order.

Hate to think how it got the way it looked in the "before" pic. Unfortunately, the blue handles had to come off as they had several cracks and I could see rust under them.

 

[Jim C.]

Wow! Those cleaned up nicely. Good job.

Jim C.

 

[AreBeeBee]

Wow! Those cleaned up nicely. Good job.

Jim C.

Thank you. It did clean up better than I thought it would at first. The blue plastic protected much of the handles, and the rusty parts under the cracks in plastic came off easily enough with the wire wheel.

The caked-on drywall mud (I think it was) probably stayed damp and/or acidic enough to etch a bit on the sides of the jaws. But the jaw teeth came out near to factory condition, so all in all this is a thoroughly usable Channellock.

 

[ForrestT]

This was $1 at the local ReStore, and clerk at the register looked like she thought they were overcharging me at that. Still, I'm delighted to restore a 442 to good working order.

Hate to think how it got the way it looked in the "before" pic. Unfortunately, the blue handles had to come off as they had several cracks and I could see rust under them.

I use heat shrink in 2 layers to restore comfort grip handles. Usually 1/2” then 3/4”.

 

[sparky 1971]

I use heat shrink in 2 layers to restore comfort grip handles. Usually 1/2” then 3/4”.

What do you use on the ends of the handles? Some sort of cap, or just let the heat shrink do it's thing and it is what it is when it's all finished.

 

[oldpliers1]

What do you use on the ends of the handles? Some sort of cap, or just let the heat shrink do it's thing and it is what it is when it's all finished.

I fit a cable cap on the ends to finish them off normally on drums of 3and 4 core and earth circular cables

 

[AreBeeBee]

I fit a cable cap on the ends to finish them off normally on drums of 3and 4 core and earth circular cables

Good solution!

 

[AreBeeBee]

I use heat shrink in 2 layers to restore comfort grip handles. Usually 1/2” then 3/4”.

Good idea — never tried it for that purpose.

 

[oldpliers1]

Good idea — never tried it for that purpose.

You can buy some heat shrink end caps bowthorpe make them they are very affordable

 

[ForrestT]

What do you use on the ends of the handles? Some sort of cap, or just let the heat shrink do it's thing and it is what it is when it's all finished.

If I want the metal showing to use like reamers like guys who cut the original grips off, I slide the heat shrink 1/4” up or so. I usually don’t do that. Usually I just let the heat shrink do it’s thing or trim with a razor blade. The 2 layers seem to help give a better finished look. Usually I use 1/2” Gardner Bender Brand. Then I use some 3/4” I got on Amazon. It’s really thick stuff that does a great job on ratchets and pliers

 

[oldpliers1]

If I want the metal showing to use like reamers like guys who cut the original grips off, I slide the heat shrink 1/4” up or so. I usually don’t do that. Usually I just let the heat shrink do it’s thing or trim with a razor blade. The 2 layers seem to help give a better finished look. Usually I use 1/2” Gardner Bender Brand. Then I use some 3/4” I got on Amazon. It’s really thick stuff that does a great job on ratchets and pliers

About $1 a cap ( heatshrink )

 

[Meursault74]

I wonder how many potheads have bought the Channellock 420 Pliers to work on their bongs.

420® 9.5-inch Straight Jaw Tongue & Groove Pliers - Channellock, Inc.

nan

channellock.com

 

[ForrestT]

Sorry if this bothers anyone in the Channellock thread. If it does, please remove it. Here are some examples of what I’ve done to old tools to make them more comfortable daily users and to two new Tekton 90 tooth ratchets before the comfort grips came out. I do have a soft spot some old Utica pliers but like my Klein and Channellocks more. A little bit of heat shrink and cleaning can take a 50 cent or $1 flea market find and turn it into a gem.