Category Archives: Pliers

Knipex 8-Inch High Leverage Combination Pliers

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Stuart

If you’re looking for a new pair of general purpose pliers, consider Knipex’s high leverage 8-inch combination pliers. These pliers feature dual component handles grips, high leverage jaws, hardened cutters capable of cutting soft and hard wire (even piano wire), and serrated … Continue reading →

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Fixed-Tip Retaining Snap Ring Pliers

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Stuart

I rarely work with retaining snap rings, but when I do they sometimes come at me in waves of different styles and sizes. While my changeable multi-tip internal and external snap ring pliers are great to use, changing those tips out many … Continue reading →

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Channellock’s Improved High Leverage Linemen’s Pliers

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Stuart

Channellock has recently introduced new and improved 9.5″ linemen’s pliers (#369). Their design engineers moved the plier’s pivot rivet closer to the cutter surfaces, giving the tool greater leverage and cutting power. This tool also features cross-hatched jaw serrations, a grooved … Continue reading →

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SK Compound Pliers Set for $35

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Stuart

SK Hand Tools’ 2-piece compound pliers set is on sale for $35 via Amazon. The set includes two long-reach pliers: one with straight jaws, and the other with 45° angled tips. The last time we saw this set on sale was over a … Continue reading →

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New Pocket-Friendly Sog Micro ToolClip with Pliers

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Stuart

The ToolClip is the newest pocket-sized multi-tool in Sog’s growing lineup. Despite its size, Sog manages to pack a lot of features into the ToolClip – compact plier with wire cutter and spring-return, a knife blade, 2 screwdrivers, a file, and … Continue reading →

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Channellock Nation – Join Now

Posted on July 26, 2010 by Stuart

Channellock has officially launched the Channellock Nation, a place for tool enthusiasts like you and I to share our Channellock pride. Join the Channellock Nation to create a profile and to share photos of your well-used Channellock tools. Oh yea, did … Continue reading →

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Cheap Precision Pliers

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Stuart

The other day there was a thread over at the Garage Journal polling members about whether they preferred quantity or quality when it comes to tools. As much as I prefer to use better quality tools, there are times when … Continue reading →

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Channellock NutBuster Giveaway Update

Posted on June 14, 2010 by Stuart

Our Channellock V-Jaw pliers sets giveaway has just ended, but there are still two days left for you to vie for second place in our NutBuster giveaway! To enter to win, just tell us why you want a Channellock NutBuster … Continue reading →

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Update – NutBusters Added to Channellock Giveaway!

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Stuart

There are a few days left in our Channellock V-Jaw Pliers Giveaway! To refresh your memory, we are giving away two Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw pliers gift sets. To enter, go back to our giveaway post, and tell us why you want … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Giveaway: Two Channellock V-Jaw Plier Sets!

Posted on June 3, 2010 by Stuart

That’s right, we are giving away two USA-made Channellock V-Jaw plier gift sets!! Each VJ-1 set includes a pair of Channellock’s 6.5″ and 9.5″ V-jaw pliers. Designed to securely grip round stock, these v-jaw adjustable tongue and groove pliers are great … Continue reading →

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10% Off Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers Gift Set

Posted on May 28, 2010 by Stuart

Remember the Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers gift set we mentioned yesterday? Through Father’s Day, Channellock is offering a 10% discount on this set when you order from their site using coupon code CP3Q1. The only thing better than great quality tools … Continue reading →

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Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers Gift Set

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Stuart

Channellock has put together a nice gift set featuring their 412 6.5″ V-Jaw pliers and 422 9.5″ V-Jaw pliers. If you recall, we reviewed the small V-Jaw pliers a few months ago, and found them to be incredibly versatile. V-Jaw pliers … Continue reading →

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Channellock Tool Sweepstakes

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Stuart

Channellock is giving away a 5-piece tool set every other week until July 4th. To enter, you must submit your contact information and rate how inclined you are to recommend Channellock tools to others. One entry per person per drawing period … Continue reading →

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Brown Dog Welding’s Well Used Channellock Pliers

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Stuart

Right after we posted our review of Channellock’s new 6.5″ V-Jaw pliers, Josh from Brown Dog Welding left a comment via twitter that he uses the hell out of his Channellocks. We love seeing tools in action, so we asked … Continue reading →

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How to Use Split Ring Pliers

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Stuart

Split rings, most commonly found on keychains, are typically used in craft projects, and in fishing lures and tackle. Most of the time, a lone split ring will be relatively easy to open - all you need is a finger nail … Continue reading →

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