Snap-On HCP48BCF Hose Clamp Pliers

[The Critic]

Snap-on Store

shop.snapon.com

These appear to be new for 2023....and are a bit different from the HCP48ACF.

 

[Fedwrench]

Interesting design with three positions.
However, I've used these AST hose clamp pliers and several of their Amazon clones for so long, I need no reason to change now

SCP2014

Tools

asttool.com

 

[j3rf]

Looks like the new ones are designed for two different types of hose clamps where as the previous ones were only designed for one style.

 

[Wamsutta]

I never have room for those. I use these.

 

[midshipmen89]

I like the look of the squared-off "teeth" on the inner portion of the jaws; less likely to cut a hose while rotating it. I've found these Talon grip combination pliers are my best bet for holding on to constant tension hose clamps, especially at the odd angles often required. The fine teeth wear after a few months, but my Snap-on guy has been good about warrantying them so far. If he gets a pair of the 48BCFs, I'll probably give them a try.