channellock at walmart
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Borrego
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Well, I went to Walmart's web site and the only Channel Locks they have listed can only be ordered on line through third party companies.......Nothing listed is available in stores......What I was hopeful for was a listing of what they had available in stock locally with prices...........Just my .02 worth.
X2. It seems Walmart is good about squeezing a supplier untill they have no choice but to lower price/quality.
diesel research
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I saw 2 sizes of standard "channellocks" aka slip joint pliers. Not a big selection like you might find at tool stores with cutters and oil filter wrenches and needlenose and crimpers ect ect, but it's a start...
I've probably broke 15 Craftsman raised panel in the past 10 years. I have yet to break my Taiwan Stanley which I have used for the past 4 years, and I use it every bit as hard as the Craftsmans. Yes, the Craftsmans will break from abuse (very easily) - but I've had new ones sieze up as I'm walking out of the mall with it turning it. Most just wear out and stop working correctly after a few months. It's not just a matter of applying way too much torque to it.
But I'll stop the conversation there..It's not worth getting into a big thing about it. That's just my experience and opinion on it. Just been disapointed with C-man lately and am happy to see more US competition at major retailers.
I look forward to using the Channellock ratchet though..See how much use/abuse it takes.
can we see pics of said ratchet. if i recall it may have been made by sk. if it is i may make on offer or trade for an sk branded ratchet. none the less i hope it gives you good service.
Kind of amazing I think:
The big Orange and Blue stores recently dump all their USA made hand tools for chinese ones, and Wal-Mart invests in selling USA made hand tools.
I've bought some USA made Stanley tools in Walmart in the past as well.
The big Orange and Blue stores recently dump all their USA made hand tools for chinese ones, and Wal-Mart invests in selling USA made hand tools.
I've bought some USA made Stanley tools in Walmart in the past as well.
It's possible.. I have an SK laying around too which was another garage sale find..I'll try to get a pic of both later. I plan on keeping both (probably not of much value anyways).
Thanks
lbgradwell
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I'd like to see a picture too; can't recall an USA Channellock ratchet.
Ryan, can you tell us what time frame this would be?
Do you mean tongue and groove pliers? I've never seen two sizes of slip-joints before from the Channellock brand.
lbgradwell
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Actually, I have seen those before...
Back in the late 80s, Channellock marketed a somewhat gimmicky adjustable socket & that is the ratchet that was included in the "kit" (which comprised the socket, ratchet & a belt holster).
I don't believe that's SK-sourced, Harlan. Maybe Wright or Giller?
EDIT: Oops. I meant Thorsen, not Giller...
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lbgradwell
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Here we go:
It's nice to know that their are tool manufacturers out their who might be reading what we have to say. (It's a shame they have to read some of the rubbish written above) Thank you for correcting the ignorance.
i agree
nice to see some folks taken off that un-informed high horse occasionally. It's pretty easy to be a keyboard cowboy as long as nobody brings facts to the table.
jeffmoss26
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I was brought up using Channellock pliers. My uncle has been a plumber for almost 40 years. There is a reason they take up half of my plier drawer. I am proud to use tools that are still made here in the USA and by a family owned company!
Borrego
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Wonder if Channel Lock has ever toyed with the idea of putting blue handles on their ratchets like they do with their pliers. All the big ratchet makers have some kind of ergonimic handles on their ratchets, so it not a reinvent the wheel type idea.
I know their niche marketing is in pliers. If the blue handles helped raise the profile and recognition of their pliers, it might do the same for their ratchets.
Then again, ever see a Channel Lock ratchet sold separately without being part of a socket set?
I know their niche marketing is in pliers. If the blue handles helped raise the profile and recognition of their pliers, it might do the same for their ratchets.
Then again, ever see a Channel Lock ratchet sold separately without being part of a socket set?
Coach James
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greasemonkey44
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Kind of amazing I think:
The big Orange and Blue stores recently dump all their USA made hand tools for chinese ones, and Wal-Mart invests in selling USA made hand tools.
I've bought some USA made Stanley tools in Walmart in the past as well.
heh me too, found some screwdrivers 5$ for 4 USA made; doing good so far its been a month
lbgradwell
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Pretty sure he must have meant they haven't made ratchets in years, but I doubt Channellock actually manufactured that 906R anyway.
Of course, you can presently buy Channellock-branded ratchets included in their imported mechanic sets...
apparently you should get your facts straight
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ARGH! I meant to say "ratchets"! I meant to say that Channellock hasn't made rachets in a while! Apologies...
W650Mike
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I sure would like to stumble across one of those C-Lock ratchets. Looks like a nice fit and finish.
Hey Tom2 – what is the tooth count on that rat? Just curious.
Hey Tom2 – what is the tooth count on that rat? Just curious.
Though, I didn't know they'd sold mechanic's sets. Never seen one in a store, and they don't list them online, so I guess those are either NOS or something they don't really publicize?
Imported tools aren't really something I look at, and whenever I do have need for one, I'd rather just go to HF and pay Chinese prices for Chinese tools, so I suppose those never made my radar. Interesting...
Imported tools aren't really something I look at, and whenever I do have need for one, I'd rather just go to HF and pay Chinese prices for Chinese tools, so I suppose those never made my radar. Interesting...
Now that I look at it closely, that looks a lot like the new design Williams M-52a. Not the same drive size, but the style and shape are very similar.
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gabeancounter
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I had to go by and see the new channellock display. I think walmart just added this to offset the new HF line they are carrying. That new chicom stuff is hanging out in the aisles with these big buckets of $1-3 items.
archirelic
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Holy F**k! that "ultra steel" **** is an eyesore...regardless of c.o.o.!!
Kirbot
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What year was this?
It's no secret that the quality of the standard raised panel ratchets has gone down the turd flusher in the last ten or so years.
The old -V- series raised panel ratchets were fantastic.
As for channellock...
I was at a walmart today.
They had three different sizes of channellock tongue and groove pliers.
They were like a beacon of hope in a sea of chinese **** from what was once a great company (Stanley)
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lbgradwell
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I also think diesel research meant T&G pliers when he said "Channellock"...
That being said, I was surprised to find Channellock make slip-joints in 4 lengths and different formats:
www.channellock.com/slip-joint.aspx
greasemonkey44
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went today, they had several pairs in stock, bought one for myself.
they also had linemans and some other stuff, priced right too
they had vaughn hammers as well, a rack of them
nice to see decent stuff, did see the ultra steel stuff, 2.50 for a slim pry bar was hard to resist tho, they make good drywall kickers
they also had linemans and some other stuff, priced right too
they had vaughn hammers as well, a rack of them
nice to see decent stuff, did see the ultra steel stuff, 2.50 for a slim pry bar was hard to resist tho, they make good drywall kickers
That's signature worthy.
american lockpicker
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I once bought a pair of channellocks at wally world in 2008.
Bought some diags, 15$ not too shabby, just as use as beaters instead of my Knipex. Saw a bunch of stuff on clearance (~50% off), got some punches, a screwdriver, and one of those Gator-grip sockets (Just to have it!), all made in USA for cheap.
I don't mind having the HF stuff there as long as the US-made hammers and Channellock stays there.
I don't mind having the HF stuff there as long as the US-made hammers and Channellock stays there.
harvero
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T&G pliers, that's a new name for them (for me). I knew these as water pump pliers.
I own a 1/2 V series raised panel w/ metal selector (and oil hole) I bought at an estate sale. I also own a set (1/4, 3/8, 1/2) of the plastic selector ones. I feel the plastic selector ones are just as good. More refined inside, and smoother. There is a certain "exclusivity" you find on here about tools, as you can't just go to the store to buy some of them, like that RP metal selector ratchet.
The ones my buddies used were the plastic selector ones as well.