I found myself needing to upgrade from the wire crimpers found on my all-in-one wire stripper tool. During a stroll through the local home improvement store, I found a few affordable options and ultimately chose Channellock’s 909 crimpers. I’ve been working with terminals and butt connectors more often, but not enough to justify the purchase of a costly crimper. […]
Knipex 8-Inch High Leverage Combination Pliers
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 jaw zones for gripping flat and round materials. These pliers will set you back about $25 […]
Fixed-Tip Retaining Snap Ring Pliers
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 times in a single project can be quite tedious.
Channellock’s Improved High Leverage Linemen’s Pliers
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 crushing area, and knife-anvil style cutters (preferred over double-sharp cutters). These cutters can be used […]
SK Compound Pliers Set for $35
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 year ago, and the price was $40 plus $9 shipping. With an average retail range of […]
New Pocket-Friendly Sog Micro ToolClip with Pliers
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 pocket clip. I’ve got to say, it looks pretty darn good. The list price is […]
Cheap Precision Pliers
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 quantity and selection are a higher priority.
Channellock NutBuster Giveaway Update
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 plier in a comment! ToolGuyd Channellock NutBuster Plier Giveaway Product Details via Channellock Unrelated, our […]
Update – NutBusters Added to Channellock Giveaway!
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 ’em! We have decided to add a second place prize to the giveaway – Channellock 9-1/2″ NutBuster […]
Father’s Day Giveaway: Two Channellock V-Jaw Plier Sets!
This Giveaway Ended in 2010. 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 for general purpose home and shop use. To enter to […]
10% Off Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers Gift Set
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 are quality tools that are on sale! Channellock VJ-1 Gift Set, via Channellock
Channellock VJ-1 V-Jaw Pliers Gift Set
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 are great for grasping round cylindrical objects, as well as odd-sized shapes.
How to Use Split Ring Pliers
Opening lots of key rings? Split ring pliers will save your fingernails.
Channellock 412 V-Jaw Pliers Review
We’re a huge fan of Channellock products, so when they offered us the opportunity to review their new 412 V-Jaw pliers, we couldn’t refuse! As mentioned in our recent preview post of the 412 pliers, Channellock introduced this smaller 6.5-inch version of their V-Jaw pliers for use on small tubing and round stock. We found that […]
Lost in Translation – Erem Wire Strippers with “Magic”
Product description and pricing errors are not at all that uncommon on online stores, but some of them are downright amusing. Take, for example, these Erem wire strippers that are claimed to feature magic. That’s right, at the bottom of the list, it clearly says that magic is one of these wire strippers’ main product […]
Channellock Releases New Smaller V-Jaw Pliers
Channellock recently announced a new smaller sized V-Jaw tongue and groove plier. Similar in design to its larger brethren, the pocket-sized 6-1/2″ 412 plier is better suited for smaller or reduced access jobs.
Grip-on Self Leveling Jaw Locking Pliers
These Grip-on 233-10 self leveling jaw locking pliers can be used on materials up to 1-3/4″ thick. Because of their pivoting jaw pads, these pliers can be used to clamp flat or tapered surfaces. These pliers are intended to be used in workspaces too small for C clamps, spring clamps, quick bar clamps, and even Vise-Grip […]
Grip-on ErgoGrip Locking Pliers
Grip-on’s 727-08 ErgoGrip locking pliers sure are a strange a sight with its right-angle pistol-grip design. With a 70-degree angled design, these pliers are intended to reduce hand strain and fatigue, and are ideal for use in confined spaces. They are also claimed to exert for up to 50% more force in twisting applications. Proto […]
Xuron Pliers & Shears – ToolGuyd Favorites
First of all, we absolutely LOVE Xuron pliers and shears. Yes, we know that we’ve mentioned this before, but great products like Xuron’s deserve the fresh attention. Second of all, we absolutely LOVE the above product image. Here’s why Xuron products are among our favorites hand tools, and why we think that Xuron is an upstanding company: great […]
Gearwrench Double-X Hemostat Review
Today we’re taking a quick look at the relatively new Gearwrench Double-X hemostat. Similar in design to Gearwrench’s Double-X pliers, these hemostats are designed to hold and clamp onto objects in hard to reach areas. Hemostats are clamping forceps that (in a non-medical sense) are preferred over pliers when dealing with small or delicate parts or when working in tighter […]