Channellock 350S 9-Inch Ironworkers Plier with Spring, High carbon steel
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I would have returned the pair I ordered if they had not been made in the United States. They are made in the United States, according to Challelock's website.
The bend at the end is for IRON WORKERS because it allows for more tension on the wire when pulling back on the tie wire to tie the rebar together.
A medium-hard rubber that is comfortable to hold and grip.
It will, in fact.
Selected User Reviews For Channellock 350S 9-Inch Ironworkers Plier with Spring, High carbon steel
I assumed I'd be getting the linesman pliers with the crimper shown in the photo, which are exactly what I need for my electrical work. These aren't crimper pliers; they're just 9 1/2" linesman pliers. Order the 369CRFT pliers with the crimper if you want the pliers with the crimper. I believe there are several Channellock images on Amazon that do not correspond to the product; be sure to check the Channellock website for the correct model information.
Stanley, Craftsman, Knipex, Gedore, and Klein-Becker are some of the brands I own or have owned in various sizes. These pliers are very similar to those made by Tools, IRWIN, Vampliers, and ENGINEER. Unless I'm looking for something specific (as in the ENGINEER products), these pliers have made Channellock my all-around go-to brand for all American hand tools. Wow, they blew me away. Almost every time I work on a project, I end up going for these - They're well-made, have just the right amount of rivet joint friction, are as tough as an ox, and have a comfortable grip. I'm a newbie when it comes to linesman pliers and length. These are a good length, but I'm going to go with a 10-inch pair next time. 12 inches to give you a little more wiggle room. br>br>I had always had a 1:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0:0: Channellock has one association: For the first 35 years that I had a pair of adjustable pliers, they were rock solid. I never hear much about the brand, which is unfortunate because these people have managed to keep great quality alive in America to this day. Make yourself happy by purchasing Channellock and helping to keep this all-American tool company afloat!.
As a commercial electrician, I'm in charge of installing and maintaining electrical systems. I've always been hesitant to pay top dollar for a set of Kleins or Milwaukee pliers, given the possibility of them being stolen, lost, or destroyed at any time. So I gave these Channellock Pliers a try, and for the money, I'd say they're just as good as a pair of Kleins. The hinge is nice and loose, moves exactly how you want it to, doesn't gum up like cheaper brands, and is the ideal weight. For the money, this is hands down my new favorite brand.
I went with the bigger size 10. So far, I've enjoyed the 5" version. They're fantastic for whacking drywall with. As proof, I accidentally hit my hand and it splattered like some dude's head from Braveheart, so be careful, but it's great for demolition in the electrical construction industry. For things like trimming out, I'd like to get a shorter 8" hybrid pair, but these are excellent for roughing in. They cut like hot knives through butter and have a little extra leverage on the handles. The handles are narrow but stiff, so they aren't as clumsy as lineman's with thicker insulation when you're far out on the handle. br>Recent changes: I notice a small break on one of the cutter knives after about a week. I've been cutting screws and other things on a regular basis. So they're not the best hard cutters, but they're still heavy and versatile.
This is without a doubt the best pair of pliers I've ever owned. I have a variety of pliers because I am an avid collector. Everyone just looks at what's in the cutting material, which is obviously very important, and Channellock is the best of all the brands I've tried. They neglect, however, to consider the grip's ergonomics. Force transmission from your hands to the teeth lever is dependent on your grip. These blue grips are fantastic!.
Out of the box, I give it a four-star rating. or, at the very least, packing. My channellock grips were always a source of irritation for me. I like how the handles are code blue. It's easier to put them back on than the dipped ones, even if they do come off. These were purchased as a substitute for the Klein $50 combo pliers. I've been a tradesman for decades, and I have to say, I adore the Channellock brand, so I wanted these to lighten my load a little. Linemans, reamers, and, to be honest, I strip wire with them as well. as well as the hammer and take out the staples They're also my go-to source of information. also applies to cutters In a few months, I'll have more to say about it.
Now that we've cleared that up, let's get to the review. br>br>I've been working with hand tools for a long time and these aren't my first pair of lineman pliers, but I'm not a lineman. I do use these for industrial/commercial electrical work (but not on poles), though. I usually use Klein or other high-quality brands, and I may be mistaken, but I don't recall a large gap between the teeth (as shown in the photo) - Perhaps it's always been there, but in this color scheme it's more noticeable. It's impossible for me to compare it to my Kleins because they were stolen from my bucket - which are being replaced by these. I chose these because they are made in the United States and cost a little less than the Kleins. They are comfortable to use and work well for twisting 12 awg solid wire, but I don't think they would work well for a homeowner trying to twist together a solid 14 awg with the same or smaller stranded (think ceiling fan, light, etc. ). But, once again, I haven't tried, so it could work. The chasm appears to be 5-foot wide. The thickness of ten sheets of paper. br>br>I hope this information is useful! Please let me know if this is normal!.
Pliers with ground crimpers were shown in the illustration. The pliers did not come with ground crimpers. The rubber handles are thin and not as durable as those I've used in the past. In addition, my ladder has an oval-shaped hole at the top; These slide right through it (no other pair I've tried has done so). They seemed to hold up fairly well, and they're made of good steel and have a good design, but when these wear out, I'll be looking for the pair with the ground crimps. (I'm a licensed electrician who goes through three pairs of linesman's pliers every year. ) You are unlikely to wear these out unless you abuse them and are a homeowner. I've worn out every brand I've tried because my job requires me to abuse tools on occasion. For the money, these aren't bad).
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