Crescent Double X Pliers

[nine4gmc]

Anyone try these or know if they come in Craftsman or Channellock brand? I needed some long reach needle nose the other day and just saw these in an email I got after the job was done.

 

[Stuey]

Anyone try these or know if they come in Craftsman or Channellock brand? I needed some long reach needle nose the other day and just saw these in an email I got after the job was done.

No, just Gearwrench and Crescent.

 

[KaHuNaZ]

Anyone try these or know if they come in Craftsman or Channellock brand? I needed some long reach needle nose the other day and just saw these in an email I got after the job was done.

Bummer. You missed out on the recent hot deal http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=266541

 

[Supe]

No, just Gearwrench and Crescent.

Bluepoint too.

 

[Zeroek]

I like them but they seem to flex at weak points if you squeeze hard.

 

[Ign]

So TSC has their Jobsmart version for $19.99. They call them Double X, I wonder if same factory?

 

[unslow1]

Lowe's has been clearancing them at $14.99 for a two pack. I bought them last week. They seem OK, nothing special.

 

[Tronyadorable]

Anyone try these or know if they come in Craftsman or Channellock brand? I needed some long reach needle nose the other day and just saw these in an email I got after the job was done.

SATA too. It's an APEX product.

 

[FreeTenthsDiag]

There are two different sets of these, the ones Lowes has on clearance is the old design to make way for the stock of the new design. Other than different color handles...no clue the difference.

 

[Ign]

Lowe's has been clearancing them at $14.99 for a two pack. I bought them last week. They seem OK, nothing special.

Are they Kobalt or ?

I got the Crescent version thru Amazon recently with the "coupon" putting the pair at $17.99. I actually think its a really good idea and will be very useful once in awhile, but not really a must-have.

 

[wild cowboy]

I have the Crescent version (from the Sears hot deal) - it kicks ***! - I actually dragged a car across a parking lot with one of these clamped on to an alternator bracket. I realize that is not the intended usage, but the strength and grip amazed me!

 

[TheGrooveking]

Check out Cripe Distributing, they have NAPA branded versions of these pliers for very low prices. I have Crescent versions (in my musky tackle box), NAPA versions at work and Gearwrench at home and even though I've not done a microscopic analysis / comparision I think they are all the same short of the handle / grips. The Gearwrench double X snap ring pliers have saved my *** a few times working on some hydraulic fittings in recesses where snap rings were used to hold couplings / connections in equipment recesses.

TheGrooveking

 

[FreeTenthsDiag]

I just searched Cripe's not seeing this deal.

 

[chrisexv6]

Are they Kobalt or ?

I got the Crescent version thru Amazon recently with the "coupon" putting the pair at $17.99. I actually think its a really good idea and will be very useful once in awhile, but not really a must-have.

No, they are Crescent, just blue handled instead of red.

One of my local stores had them for 11.99 for the pair

 

[TheGrooveking]

http://www.cripedistributing.com/napa-p900-2pc-double-x-45-degree-pliers.html

TheGrooveking

 

[FreeTenthsDiag]

They want 18 bucks to ship though.

 

[wild cowboy]

They want 18 bucks to ship though.

yes, Cripe is expensive for just one item, the trick is to save up a list of items, I have ordered like 30 items from them in one bulk order and the shipping was only like $20

also, if you call them, they will generally give you at least a 10% discount on the full order, sometimes more, this helps defray shipping cost.

 

[Skin]

Check out Cripe Distributing, they have NAPA branded versions of these pliers for very low prices. I have Crescent versions (in my musky tackle box), NAPA versions at work and Gearwrench at home and even though I've not done a microscopic analysis / comparision I think they are all the same short of the handle / grips. The Gearwrench double X snap ring pliers have saved my *** a few times working on some hydraulic fittings in recesses where snap rings were used to hold couplings / connections in equipment recesses.

TheGrooveking

Interesting. Big difference between $20 and the $50 or $60 the GW set goes for.

 

[devoncoolman]

I only paid like $30 for my gearwrench set from ********.

 

[warweapon762]

Sears in my area had these for cheap last year (whatever the brand they were selling them under) for like $14.99 for the set then clearanced them out after New Year for like $10 or something.

 

[madcrisis]

Ive had the crescents for a couple months now. Used them a few times for long reach in tight spaces to pick stuff up. They are awesome for that task and have decent grip and decent quality. Definately worth having around. I picked up mine at sears for 10 after some surprise points.

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have the original pat pending version from almost 10 years ago. I'll have to find them and see who the manufacturer was.

 

[nine4gmc]

thanks guys, I may grab a set for next time I need them just to have around!

 

[tbaggz]

really nice for working through a small opening.im glad i bought them.