Mac tools pliers

[Camtwo69]

I found a 10 piece Mac plier set in a zippered bag today at the flea market.
I tried to do a search on Mac pliers and find out what everyone thought of them .
These are brand new for $ 100 are these a good quality ?

 

[Camtwo69]

I tried to go to mac tools . Com and get the part number and post up some information but could not find anything on there web site .

 

[JASTECH]

I would get them if I was there. Did he sell them? Maybe next flea day or get his name/number to get them later.

 

[hammergodthor]

We need more information. Mac re-brands Knipex, Channellock, and some slightly crappy Chinese stuff. I have a pair of Mac pliers that I'm 95% confident came out of the Harbor Freight plant - except for the color of the grip they're identical.

 

[Camtwo69]

I plan to go back in the morning . He has a shop inside so he goes up on Friday and gets set up . I did buy a set of sae snap on 3/8 drive 6 point sockets for $ 110 brand new .
Also bought a brand new snap on metric set for $ 100

 

[Camtwo69]

I found a part number on eBay P301756 there is a set on there now for
129.99 buy it now

 

[chumley360]

Mac ran two different "Bag-O-Pliers" sales last year. One had like 12 pair of various pliers & cutters and the other was welding pliers. I assume they run these sales regularly. I bought the random one and they are OK. I jumped on them for the deal, but the finish hasn't held up well even on the ones that don't see much/any use. I'm also a little disappointed in the teeth on them. The two sides don't mesh together very well and they flatten out easily. But with my luck I just got a dud set.

 

[hammergodthor]

I have a couple of the smaller pliers out of that set, they are actually fairly decent.

 

[Honda guy]

Those sets have been on sale, several times, for about $100. I bought 5 sets. 1 for work, 1 for home, and 3 sets I sold piece by piece on ebay for a nice profit.

I think a lot of people are fooled by the Mac name. Not realizing that Mac has a a good set that are USA made, and this cheaper set, that is made in china.

I'll have to say that mine have held up really well though. I use them every day at work and don't baby them at all. They do have a lifetime warranty. One thing I hated was the self-opening springs, so I cut them all off.

 

[shanker]

the set your describing is about 100 off the truck when its on sale....

 

[Farmer Joe]

If you can get a great price on them, I don't see why not go for it.

 

[Camtwo69]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Toolhorder]

I wouldn't buy them again. They were like $100 on the truck but they're made in China and don't hold up well over time. Mine are all rusting and the springs that open them are just bent spring steel inserted under the grip rubber. Many have fallen out never to be found again. Just garbage if you ask me. If I could get my money back I would in a heartbeat.

 

[JASTECH]

Wow, I over stepped again, didn't know Mac was rebadging so much. I'm use to my 20+ year old stuff. I need to be carefull myself. Thanks members again!

Thanks, JASTECH

 

[Toolhorder]

JASTECH,

Just don't buy MAC and you'll be good. I stopped paying a premium for used MAC because they are warrantying US made tools with overseas stuff. I laugh almost weekly at flea market vendors who want top dollar for MAC stuff.

 

[Camtwo69]

I bought the 10 piece set with the case brand new for $ 100 today . I am not a pro mechanic just a weekend warrior . They seem like nice pliers , I think they will serve me
Well, thanks for the input from all of you !