Conductor562 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I have a thing for Channellock pliers. I have 21 different pairs of them. The only pliers I own that aren't Channellock brand are the mini pliers. I know they use to make them as I have a pair of 4" side cutters that best I can tell are model #41. I'd like to have a set of these mini pliers because the sea of blue on my peg board looks a little off with the kobalt set I have mixed in there. Anyone know anything about these? Do they still make them? Doesn't appear that they do. I've watched ebay to no avail. Anyone run across any anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Would this be what your looking for?Channellock 424 4.5" Mini Tongue & Groove Pliershttp://www.ebay.com/...=item2ebca6c3eb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Well, yes and no. I'm primarily looking for long needle nose and flat nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Ok thenhttp://store.harryep...l?via=googProdsA lot of them are out of productionhere you can find some model numbers to further your searcheshttp://all2ools.com:...&func=view&pn=2Saved searches and patience on Ebay often pay off 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Couple morehttp://www.platt.com...aspx?zpid=15301http://hartford.ebay...ew/?ad=16670095http://www.ebay.com/...=item2570e93fe4They're out there, you just have to look for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Awesome! When I didn't find them listed as a current model on the Channellock website I figured my only shot was eBay. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I have 1 set of chanellock and the rest are Bahco the only 2 makers who I have not broken. Never shake hands with an angry Plumber LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Bahco are one of those brands that are frustratingly difficult to find here in the U.S. If it were not for the internet, I don't think I would ever have a chance to purchase them. They seem to have disappeared a few years ago, along with Sandvik. I think Bahco bought Sandvik, and then Bahco was bought by Snap-on. I don't think Snap-on is really all that interested in retail marketing, which might be why they are so hard to find here.I have a lot of Channellocks spread throughout my tool collection, some in the shop, some in purpose built tool sets, and in every vehicles that I use.I have a bunch of Knipex that I carry for daily use. I'm kind of a sucker for gimmicks in slip joint pliers and their Alligator and Cobra Pliers are really well made. Knipex has a tool they call the Pliers Wrench which is like a cross between an adjustable wrench and a pair of Channellocks, real handy for building out a minimalist tool kit.Speaking of neat gimmicks, Snap on has that Thumb adjustable joint on some of their pliers, which seam to work really well.http://buy1.snapon.c...ore&dir=catalogWhen it come down to it though, simplest always wins in the end, especially when it come to getting down to work in the grease and mud.I have 1 set of chanellock and the rest are Bahco the only 2 makers who I have not broken.I would be interested to hear your opinions on which brands fail, and how. I can't imagine breaking many of them. Especially brands like Snap-on or Knipex, even brands Irwin and Craftsman seem pretty robust. Even really cheap stuff like those Robo-Grip pliers look like they would be hard to break.I have come across some brands that are REALLY rare here in the states but you may be more familiar with, King Dick, and Usag, they both seem well made, but I only saw them briefly and didn't really get to check them out all that well. I think the Usag where an OEM set for a car.Channellocks are, I believe, the industry standard, to the point that they have become the generic name for these type of tools. Hardly anyone calls them anything else. Kind of like Kleenex. Very seldom have I heard them called slip joint pliers, I have more often heard them called water pump pliers, but even then, this is fairly rare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Over the years the quality of many tools seems to have gone down like a nackerd lift.Snapon tools I bought at 15 years old still work exactly the same as always and I have hundreds of spanners of all kinds of makes and model in tool boxes all over the place.But pliers of all types and water pump pliers e.t.c have been a problem.I have thrown more sets in the skip than I could count, where I have gripped full throttle and they have either bent, sheered off the pivot or just slipped open busting in bits.I bought a set of Rothenberger grips and on the first use the handles touched and the pivot rounded off.They were about as much use as an anvil to a drowning man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've got a couple pairs of Proto pliers and a set of Knipex t&g's and while they're good quality pliers, I wouldn't trade my Channellock pliers for them. The only complaint I have is that their bent needle nose model 386 (the only bent model they make) is a bit to bulky at the tips to be effective in many situations. The Proto equivilant that I have are much thinner and easier to manage in tight spots. The trade off is obviously durability as I'm on my 2nd pair of Proto's. Can't beat Channellock's, quality tools still made stateside in Meadville, PA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 (edited) I've got a couple pairs of Proto pliers and a set of Knipex t&g'sJust a pedantic nit pick, but, Knipex do NOT make tongue and groove pliers. They call the joint they use for their adjustment a box joint. Edited July 12, 2012 by PutnamEco spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 These are what I'm looking for. I already have the side cutters, but nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Hoping everyone can see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I tried to post a pick but it doesn't look like it's working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I don't know what the call it, but it looks like a 3/4 circle. They are nice pliers though. I carry them in my grip. Rarely have a need for them unless I run into a bad train line gasket or on the rare occasion I have a caboose and want to hook up my whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I tried to post a pick but it doesn't look like it's working.I don't see anything. Had that problem the other day, trying to embed Youtube videos, it may take a while for them to show up. I could not see the videos until the next day. My armchair webmastering opinion would be that the database is not configured for user uploads. It should work if you define it yourself by inserting your own code.First you will have to find an somewhere to host your image, then post it Like this[img=http://i.imgur.com/kNjht.jpg] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 How did you get that picture of my brother-in-law ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 While we're on the subject of Channellock's, has anyone used any of their Nutbuster models? I haven't got to try any of them yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 I haven't used them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moze Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I have a thing for Channellock pliers. I have 21 different pairs of them. The only pliers I own that aren't Channellock brand are the mini pliers. I know they use to make them as I have a pair of 4" side cutters that best I can tell are model #41. I'd like to have a set of these mini pliers because the sea of blue on my peg board looks a little off with the kobalt set I have mixed in there. Anyone know anything about these? Do they still make them? Doesn't appear that they do. I've watched ebay to no avail. Anyone run across any anywhere?I had to respond to this because I have a pair, and they're one of those tools I've had for about 20+ years now and would be pretty upset if I lost them. I actually have a few times but have found them again. They're ridiculously handy and when you need them, no other tool does the job better.Here they are on Amazon: clickYeah, I took a picture, so what? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 You just can't beat Channellock pliers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted July 12, 2012 Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 You just can't beat Channellock pliers!Hey, I beat my Channellocks regularly and they keep coming back for more. Channellocks have been some of the most durable tools I have ever worked with. I still have the first pair I purchased many years ago, if tools could talk, it would sure have some tales to tell. Their adjustable wrenches are very well made too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted July 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2012 I still haven't had a chance to use their Nutbuster pliers. I'm gonna have to order a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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