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So down in here in Aus I’ve not noticed Channellock much before, and they are very pricey. But after reading this – http://toolguyd.com/if-i-lost-all-my-tools-which-brands-would-i-pick-for-replacements/ – and seeing the prices on Knipex at my local Masters, I decided to look into Channellock on Amazon. Thank god for Amazon international shipping! (Though i still get jealous of all the HomeDepot sales).
I recently got two pairs of 10″ Irwin cutting and groove-lock pliers, so didn’t need those. Just this week I’ve already ordered Stanley 1/2″ deep impact sockets and the Dewalt right-angle drill attachment, so my wife may murder me. If i dissapear, you know what happened …
So here is my latest Amazon impulse buy tonight! I
You’ll love Channellocks. Affordable quality. Those pliers are all USA made. The adjustable wrench is made in Spain by Irega and are very good quality. They are one of the best overall quality models available.
Thanks Conductor.
I think I will love them 🙂 I just don’t know how much I’ll use them. But hopefully I’ll have them for life so will be a good investment.
Nice stuff, and those groovelocks are my favorite hand tool!!
Channellocks aren’t plated. They feature a coating similar to poly as a means of corrosion resistance. It will scratch and wear off with use. They aren’t flashy, but they are strong. The pliers sold on the Cornwell truck are rebranded Channellock also. Even use the same model #’s
Good to know thanks Conductor.
Yeah the Irwin groove-locks are a nice tool! I picked up two for AU$30 on clearance the other week (same price for the cutters).
well i’ve been unable to keep away from amazon for more than a week. added the matching 10″ wrench and the 15.5″ oil filter plier to my collection! http://www.amazon.com/Channellock-215-2-Inch-Filter-Plier/dp/B0009WG5T4/ref=sr_1_188?s=power-hand-tools&ie=UTF8&qid=1391333433&sr=1-188
can’t wait to see the blue tools start arriving…
The 369 Linemans and 386 bent nose are a couple of my faves. Smooth jaws (415 IIRC) are awesome too.
you’re becoming a hazard to my marriage conductor! 😛
dwain wrote:
you’re becoming a hazard to my marriage conductor! 😛
Welcome to my world. I knew it was bad when my wife called and says “Tony said to tell you high”. I said “Who’s Tony?” She replied “The UPS guy” 😆
First five arrived today, havent got to play yet but they feel very nice! The 9.5″ linesman pliers are a beast!
A great tool company, glad people are still buying them!
I never go anywhere without a couple of different sizes of my tongue and groove Channel Locks in my tool bag. I prefer the straight jaw over the V jaw. Just seems that they are a bit more versatile. V jaws are great for grabbing on to pipe though. My favorite in the line up is the small 6.5 straight jaw. Fits nicely in your pocket and can get you out of a lot of sticky situations.
The one downfall as mentioned before is the finish. It does wear quite quickly however I have never had it impede the tool’s performance. Definitely an A+ brand. A tool that you only have to buy once in a lifetime.