I need quality snapring pliers

[CJHeap]

I broke my new Crapsman's trying to replace the ujoints in my 44 . Who make a decent set that do not cost a fortune.

[nate379]

The Craftsman Pro are the same thing as the Blue Point ones. They seem to work pretty good.

[CJHeap]

The Craftsman Pro are the same thing as the Blue Point ones. They seem to work pretty good.

do the tips hold up?

[PTSchram]

Whatever you do, don't but the convertible ones-the ones that do both inside and outside with one plier.

Also, when beginning, give the snap-rings a blow with a punch to break them loose. The snap-ring pliers are only to remove the snap-ring, not break it loose from rust and crud.

Using a tool as intended, or recognizing its limitations can make a borderline tool usable.

[Upper2]

I broke a set of Craftsman myself. I now have a set of Snap-on and they are by far better quality.

[Static-XJ]

I have a Craftsman Pro with the interchangeable tips, haven't touched it since I bought a pair of Knipex.

[Chris]

I have a Craftsman Pro with the interchangeable tips,Those suck, they broke the first time I used them. :(

[CJHeap]

Those suck, they broke the first time I used them. :(


I took the broken convertable ones back and the only ones they had were the convertable pros. Lets see if they last long enough to disassemble and reassemble both the rt and lft side. I doubt it since they look to have the same inferior tips. :shaking:

Is there somewhere online I can order a good set?

I do not mind investing in certain speciality tools that will bring a project to a halt if they break. ( I just do not want to waste money on a name)

On a side note, I did luck out with one broke socket I took in to exchange. They did not have the new (crap) 13/16 on the rack so the mgr went to the back and brought me out a new Old Style socket. It seems that they took the old ones off the shelf and have them in a bin in the back . Ask if your sears did the same thing.

[jmhinescj]

I'm having pretty good luck with the channel lock brand...the tips seems fairly strong

[nate379]

I have had my set for about 5 years and no issues. The ones at work get beat up more and I bent one of the tips, but I got new ones from the Snappy dealer.

I don't deal with a ton of snap rings that has holes in them to be honest. I use the pliers maybe once or twice a month.

I'm used to the other kind of snap ring you use a backwards plier on... like in transmissions and T Cases.

[yozsi]

i usually get a bunch of those huge needle nose pliers from HF when they go on sale and i grind my own tips, works great.

[CJHeap]

i usually get a bunch of those huge needle nose pliers from HF when they go on sale and i grind my own tips, works great.

The hard part is that you need the 90deg tips to get inside the yokes and normal pliers do not open when you squeeze them

[Alex123456]

I got a set of Snap-On off ebay. I've been really happy with them.

[CJHeap]

I found a set from Northern tool that seem to be built well. No problems after servicing 3 shafts.

http://www.northerntool.com/images/product/images/111015_lg.gif

[Tool Pimp]

Knipex are the best by far, you can get them on-line or from a tool truck...

[Flashover Mfg]

I use Proto at work. Never had a problem with them and I deal with a couple dozen snap rings a day.
-Joel

[JK080]

Knipex are the best by far, you can get them on-line or from a tool truck...

X2

I build transmissions for a living, these have been my favorite ones for years, I use them everyday.

[MOGXJ44]

Bringing this back for some fresh eyes and ideas. I've got the Craftsman Pro with multi use inside and outside capabilities with interchangeable tips. The biggest problem for me is getting the axleshaft joint outside snap rings off. The interchangeable tips seem to bend under the strain and allow the pliers to slip off too easy.
Travis

[CJHeap]

Bringing this back for some fresh eyes and ideas. I've got the Craftsman Pro with multi use inside and outside capabilities with interchangeable tips. The biggest problem for me is getting the axleshaft joint outside snap rings off. The interchangeable tips seem to bend under the strain and allow the pliers to slip off too easy.
Travis

I broke 2 sets of those and ended up going to Northern Tool and getting their brand. No problems since.

[MOGXJ44]

Cool. I wanted to see how they stood up to repeated use. Unfortunately, there is not a Northern Tool around Portland, OR. I'm looking for something I can get local so that if I have a problem I can easily take it back.
Travis

[BumpyDodge]

I've had good luck with the KD super duty's. The tips don't slip and they are replaceable. Excuse the grunge.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/TJshare/PBB/DSC00768.jpg
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d82/TJshare/PBB/DSC00766.jpg

The newer ones are a little different , but I think the older style ones are still available.
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kd3151.html

[MOGXJ44]

I ended up buying a set of Proto Tools J376L retainging ring pliers from Grainger. Here's a couple links:
http://www.stanleyproto.com/default.asp?CATEGORY=CONVERTIBLE&TYPE=PRODUCT&PARTNUMBER=J376L&SDesc=%2E070+90%26%23176%3B+Tip+Convertible+Retain ing+Ring+Pliers

http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/productIndex.shtml?operator=keywordSearch&search_type=keyword&QueryString=4jv84&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

[PaulT]

I was sick of breaking the cheap ones so I also went the cheap route and ground down a set of decent needlenose pliers, they have held up quite well. Only get used about once a month though. If those Northern tool pliers are good I might go that route soon.

[bh3733]

i have a set of channel locks with the interchangable tips i got at lowe's. i've had them for a few years now and never had a problem with them.

[bigdreamin]

Whatever you do, don't but the convertible ones-the ones that do both inside and outside with one plier.

Also, when beginning, give the snap-rings a blow with a punch to break them loose. The snap-ring pliers are only to remove the snap-ring, not break it loose from rust and crud.

Using a tool as intended, or recognizing its limitations can make a borderline tool usable.

Why? Mine are like that and I've never seen an issue.

[nissancrawler]

Why? Mine are like that and I've never seen an issue.

Same here. I have the craftsman pro's like the kd posted, which is also the same as snap-on. They work great, get used often at work. I've never had a broken tip, or had one turn on me.