New Retaining Ring Pliers Channellock 927

[aosborne]

I just got a set of these today:
http://www.channellock.com/acb/stores/1/927_-_8_inch_Retaining_Ring_Pl_P178C17.cfm

Pretty damn cool, the little red switch changes from internal to external, and they came with 5 different tips. They seem well made, but I can't say how long they will last. So far a good buy at ~$20.

[Wicked_S10]

I bought a set of those from sears, marketed as their "pro" line, they are the single most useless snap ring pliers I have ever used. The damn in/out switch hangs up after a while, and they don't like to do anything, add to that that the needles don't come close enough together, they weren't worth a bent dick.

Sorry to burst your bubble :)

Later,
Jason

[Pt_Ranger_V8]

they look the exact same as the pair of Crapsman snap-ring pliers I bought 5-6 years ago :flipoff2:

they worked great, untill they slipped the first time. Not really a big fan of them, but for as little as I use them, they work ok

[eschoendorff]

I always wondered about those. I just use the dedicated internal/external pliers with the removable tips. Didn't want to spend the $20 :shaking:

[aosborne]

I bought a set of those from sears, marketed as their "pro" line, they are the single most useless snap ring pliers I have ever used. The damn in/out switch hangs up after a while, and they don't like to do anything, add to that that the needles don't come close enough together, they weren't worth a bent dick.

Sorry to burst your bubble

Later,
Jason

Really? I've never seen re-branded Channellock, but it could happen. Most of their pliers are pretty tough and well thought out. Time will tell...

[Burritoboi52120@aol.]

I've got the Napa version of those. Similiar design but the types and "switch" mechanism is different. I have no problem getting my tips close enough to touch. Granted I don't really used them that much mainly just on the occassional coilover, but they have never given me trouble.

-Steve

[Gummi Bear]

I've had a set for several years now. No issues.

Keeping them clean is key to their longevity. Once they get funky, they'll act pretty poorly.