Craftsman Hose Clamp Pliers

[Jim C.]

I bought these used Craftsman hose clamp pliers a little while back. I've been using them and they work fine. I was wondering if anyone out there could tell me approximately how old they are. There's no patent number or any real identifying marks on them. The handles just say "Craftsman" and show part number "9 4770." That's it. I checked the old Craftsman catalogs I could find on line, but had no luck finding them. I don't think they're particularly rare, but I was just wondering how old they might be. 60s? 70s? 80s? 90s? Your educated guesses are appreciated. Thanks.

Jim C.

 

[crewchief888]

my dad bought a similar pair back in the late 60's


they're still around somewhere

 

[Jim C.]

I'm guessing the 1960s too, but I don't know for sure. I'd like to find them in an old catalog so that I'd know for sure.

Jim C.

 

[metaleltr]

They look like the current ones.

 

[cruiser808]

I bought these used Craftsman hose clamp pliers a little while back. I've been using them and they work fine. I was wondering if anyone out there could tell me approximately how old they are. There's no patent number or any real identifying marks on them. The handles just say "Craftsman" and show part number "9 4770." That's it. I checked the old Craftsman catalogs I could find on line, but had no luck finding them. I don't think they're particularly rare, but I was just wondering how old they might be. 60s? 70s? 80s? 90s? Your educated guesses are appreciated. Thanks.

Jim C.

Nice old pliers. Vim is the manufacturer; I believe. I have one and use it all the time but, it's used on a 1981 FJ40 Land Cruiser. I doubt it is useful on "modern" cars. But I may be wrong.

 

[Fedwrench]

They look like the current ones.

Yes, they do. I don't think they're that old.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-swivel-jaw-hose-plier/p-00947705000P?prdNo=2&blockNo=2&blockType=G2

The old ones resembles slip joint pliers but, had cut outs in the nose for the wire corbin hose clamps.

The ones you pictured appear to be for flat band clamps. I'm saying 1990's vintage without a better look at the jaws.

 

[lbgradwell]

Does Sears still use 4-digit part numbers?!