Nutbuster?

[dink]

No pund intended.

Worth it?

Yea or Nay?

http://www.channellock.com/acb/stores/1/410_-_9_5_inch_NUTBUSTER_8482_P34C6.cfm

 

[-lecroix-]

I have always been taught to NEVER EVER EVER put a set of pliers or Channel-Locks on a nut. My dad was almost as adamant about the never part with a Crescent-styel adjustable wrench too. He hated both.

Now, if we were doing plumbing work or something of that sort, then he was cool.

 

[volvo]

I never heard one called that, but thats what I have used mine for when there is room. It is very effective, say like getting to a soft rounded off nut between a tight fitting fan clutch assembly and water pump hub. Or even a battery cable nut at times. A very useful tool. It kinda grabs at 1+4 o'clock for better access than if you do not have the clearance at 1+6. It also has a cam like action that tightens up for a better tighter grip when turned.
Like the tools name says, it is a nut buster, not a pair of pliers which would just slip chewing things up and doing more damage anyway. ....H

 

[ephotrod]

I have a girl friend that does that.
Josh

 

[Jbullfrog]

Yay. The Nut Buster style Channel Locks are great. They grip tighter as you apply pressure, unlike regular pliers that you have to apply pressure to. I have a couple sizes of them in my truck for crusty nuts around the farm. The welding shop in town has a pair that never leave the owners sight!

 

[PAToyota]

I thought you meant a nut splitter at first. Don't use that too often but when there is no other way it sure does come in handy. Most of the time that I have a nut that isn't going to come off any other way it is also in a place that a pair of those isn't going to fit. But if you could get at it I'd think it would come in handy. Might have to check those out.

 

[shocker51]

Here's a real nutbuster.......picked them up and they were
brand new, and she was cute too.http://dallas.craigslist.org/tls/270242778.html

 

[eschoendorff]

Here's a real nutbuster.......picked them up and they were
brand new, and she was cute too.http://dallas.craigslist.org/tls/270242778.html

Ouch.

 

[dink]

Another reason not to cheat on your wife....because she will sell your **** and go shopping on your credit card

 

[mulepackin]

I thought you meant a nut splitter at first. Don't use that too often but when there is no other way it sure does come in handy. Most of the time that I have a nut that isn't going to come off any other way it is also in a place that a pair of those isn't going to fit. But if you could get at it I'd think it would come in handy. Might have to check those out.

Yeah, thats what I thought he was referring to at first glance also. I've often wondered how the splitters work. I've thought that if they work good, they might come in handy on a piece of farm or ind. equip. that breaks down far from the shop, and I have to work on it in the field. If I'm near the shop I just grab the cutting torch and heat em up, or scarf em off. (see my signature )

 

[dink]

Yeah, thats what I thought he was referring to at first glance also. I've often wondered how the splitters work. I've thought that if they work good, they might come in handy on a piece of farm or ind. equip. that breaks down far from the shop, and I have to work on it in the field. If I'm near the shop I just grab the cutting torch and heat em up, or scarf em off. (see my signature )

Ive seen nut splitters used plenty of times on cars.....old old old rusted bolts that there is no reason using a torch when just litterly cracking the nut is much faster

 

[PAToyota]

I've often wondered how the splitters work.

When it comes down to the point of "cracking" a nut to remove it, I've never had a nut splitter fail me. Definitely a good tool to have in reserve for when you need it. Split the nut, clean up the threads, put a new nut on...

 

[malibu101]

I have those ChannelLock pliers that started this thread in 2 different sizes. The jaw design grabs round items real good. One of those tools that works great when you need it, and have one available. I use mine frequently.

 

[volvo]

Ive seen nut splitters used plenty of times on cars.....old old old rusted bolts that there is no reason using a torch when just litterly cracking the nut is much faster

I have seen this tool allot, but do not think that I have been in a situation where there was room enough to use one though??...H

 

[eschoendorff]

I have seen this tool allot, but do not think that I have been in a situation where there was room enough to use one though??...H

It would probably be more useful around the farm and in the garage in general rather than under the hood of a car. Just a guess. I buy a pair and let you know...