Best Bang For Your Buck Snap Ring Plier Set

[Evan(CA)]

I need to pick up a set but I don't use them often enough to justify spending a ton on them. I get SEP pricing so do I just bite the bullet and buy a Snap On set or is there a better deal out there for a decent set?

 

[crewchief888]

dont know what advise to give you.

i've never bought a set of snap ring pliers.

i buy the ones i need, for job i need them for.





my heavy equipment needs are sure to be different than your needs.

 

[rockwithjason]

Proto makes a nice set for about 300. It has had every set I have needed

 

[zkling]

I know many are happy with the craftsman set. Supposedly they are rebranded to a few different brands for more $.

zkling.... off to put on a flak jacket.

 

[mech-tech]

What ever brand you choose, make sure you can warrenty them easy because at some point, the tips will wear or bend.

 

[Nocturnal-G]

Proto set costs 300? This set is 179.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005EXNT38/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1382223875&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70

 

[cheechi]

this set? It looks like this is the one based on the reviews. I have been looking for a set too but I might have to save my pennies for that set. Currently I have a Northern tools set, it handled the 1 snap ring I bought it for, without issue.

 

[devoncoolman]

If you dont use them much buy a replacable tip set. They will cover a wider range. I personally have snap-on and knipex sets. Work great because i can just grab the one i need and get the job done. No need fumbling with different tips. But im a flat rate tech so time is money. Honestly the set cheechi sugested will do u good.

 

[gabeancounter]

I have the channellock set and they are very good for the money. Only use them a few times a year, but no problems.
https://www.channellock.com/retaining-ring.aspx

 

[mdkingsley]

I have the Proto set for bigger snap rings and an S/K set for smaller snap rings. They have both served me well. Got the Proto at Walter A. Wood in Chattanooga if I remember around $175 to $200 and the S/K off Ebay.

 

[Evan(CA)]

Looks like going with Snap On and SEP pricing is the way to go. The 7pc kit is just under 100. I thought I'd be able to find something decent for 50 bucks but I guess I'll just spend a little extra and go with the Snap On's.