Snap ring pliers

[chris142]

I need a larger snap ring tool. My standard ones are too small for the jobs I have been getting. I bend my small ones or I just don't have the strength to squeeze the smaller tool on these larger snap rings I am running into lately.

Snap on is back ordered and quite expensive. Can anyone recommend a larger set that won't break the bank?

 

[BillK]

I simply have not been able to find any better than the Snap On ones for big stuff. I know they are expensive but you only buy them once. Not sure what to say if they are back ordered though. If you have a part number I can ask my guy if he has a set.

 

[four.cycle]

^ Snap-on outsources their snap ring pliers from A & E (Lang).

You might check the A & E (Lang) website and see if they make larger sizes.

 

[rburke65]

Nothing like a good p@ir/set of ring pliers

 

[ChefRex]

I have Matco rebranded Knipex,
do not go for reversible if you want strength.

 

[CJM8515]

if you want good stuff you want knipex, even the channel lock with the interchangeable tips will do (I have the largest they make and the 2 smaller ones too). Awhile back when harbor freight came out with icon i saw these knipex styled snap ring pliers they had. Seeing as I really only occasionally use them I figured why not for 50 bucks. Well worth the 50 bucks i think

 

[matt_i]

Knipex made snap rings of all sizes a ho-hum mundane job again. Well worth their weight in bitcoin

 

[SJay3660]

I got a Icon set from Harbor Freight - not sure if they are the size you are looking for.

 

[LS6 Tommy]

I have a set of Knipex. Best I've found so far.

Tommy

 

[javyLSU]

^ Snap-on outsources their snap ring pliers from A & E (Lang).



You might check the A & E (Lang) website and see if they make larger sizes.

Snap-on used to outsource to Lang, they now manufacture their own:

 

[nbpt100]

I got a Icon set from Harbor Freight - not sure if they are the size you are looking for.

It has been close to a year now. How do you like the Icon snap right set?

 

[Max78]

I got a set of Matco because my father-in-law is a dealer. Fantastic pliers but pricey! Buy once, cry once.

 

[brownbagg]

sorry,I bought some craftman at lowes, again, im sorry
but i really like them, four pliers for $29

 

[no704]

If for one job grind a cheap pair of needle nose pliers.

 

[nbpt100]

sorry,I bought some craftman at lowes, again, im sorry
but i really like them, four pliers for $29

The set in the link below? For what it is worth Icon has a 4 piece set that looks similar for about $40 and comes in a hard case. If anyone owns the Icon set I would love to know what you think of them.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/CRAFTSMAN-4-piece-Fixed-Snap-Ring-Set/5000111935

5 in. Precision Snap Ring Pliers, 4 Piece

Amazing deals on this 5In Snap Ring Pliers 4Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[SJay3660]

It has been close to a year now. How do you like the Icon snap right set?

Probably haven't used them 1 time , couldn't give you an honest review.

 

[Nutria]

I have a handful of different ones, but I like the Langs (picked up used) the best.

 

[nadogail]

I remember the Walden branded pliers coming through the Navy supply system, they were generally adequate and certainly they were the lowest bidder.

 

[jmarkwolf]

I got a Icon set from Harbor Freight - not sure if they are the size you are looking for.

I bought this Icon set from HF but the pins were all too big for the snap rings I typically encounter. Had to return the set. Might work for you however.

Precision Snap Ring Pliers, 8 Piece

Amazing deals on this Precision Snap Ring Pliers 8Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[jhelrey]

I bought these... https://www.tooldiscounter.com/prod...EjpwwKBYbKiEGiqfRCDidGFyfJe_szjQaAhpCEALw_wcB

They do the job as needed.

 

[Sweetcorn]

I've bought or tried more of these than I can count and none of them even come close to the Knipex. Snap-On included and I loooove Snap-On tools.

The Knipex are expensive, but they're worth more than they sell for.

 

[kep5niner]

Depending what job you’re doing, specific snap-ring tools might be out there. Doing the front wheel bearing on my Super Duty, Lisle made a specific snap-ring tool for that, which was basically the only tool that was getting that job done. Of course, I discovered this after monkeying with it for hours.

 

[nbpt100]

Depending what job you’re doing, specific snap-ring tools might be out there. Doing the front wheel bearing on my Super Duty, Lisle made a specific snap-ring tool for that, which was basically the only tool that was getting that job done. Of course, I discovered this after monkeying with it for hours.

I hate when that happens.

I bought this Icon set from HF but the pins were all too big for the snap rings I typically encounter. Had to return the set. Might work for you however.

Precision Snap Ring Pliers, 8 Piece

Amazing deals on this Precision Snap Ring Pliers 8Pc at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

Thanks. That is disappointing but good feed back. Where they small light duty snap rings that they did not fit ?

I bought these... https://www.tooldiscounter.com/prod...EjpwwKBYbKiEGiqfRCDidGFyfJe_szjQaAhpCEALw_wcB

They do the job as needed.

Thanks, I think Kaster and Lang are now the same company. People here generally like Lang tools. Odd that the delivery is 5 to 8 weeks.

 

[jhelrey]

OP. I picked them up off of Ebay last year due to turn around time. Hard to sell something on Ebay if you don't actually physically have it so it was a no brainer.

Pardon Our Interruption...

 

[kbs2244]

my H F set has stood to DIY use for years