I work for Channellock .. I jet blast all the plier cams and jaws.. There's only 2 of us that do that job so if you go and buy some anywhere in the US or 45 countries worldwide either me or him have made them look pretty after heat treat.. they are the best pliers hands down.. And not saying that just because I am an employee. if you could go to the factory and see the processes that go into every pair and the hands on. Real American people that handle every pair. We take pride in what we do.. And they are 100% US made .. Even the rivets and the plastisol that they handles are dipped in.. There are some good factory tours here on KZread if you wish to see how they are made.

@michaeldeel7998

2 жыл бұрын

they should be a hell of a lot cheaper if there is only a few employees making them.... i dont make much money but work hard manuel labor, a hard days labor for only 4 pliers, 100 bucks little much..

@MrTravlinman1973

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldeel7998 there is just more than a few. we have just under 500 employees between the 2 plants There was only 2 of us that do the jet blast job .. But I just switched to the other plant to forge..

@wyldvigilante

2 жыл бұрын

@@michaeldeel7998 You are the only one that feels that way. They are very good quality and a very reasonably priced. Anyone who depends on their tools to bring in a paycheck knows these are reliable tools that will outlast you and be passed on to the next generation. That's a quality American made tool at its best.

@djkeys415s

2 жыл бұрын

THANKS TO YOU GUYS !!!

@nickname855

Жыл бұрын

Heck yea man thanks man I love channel lock I use em ever day as a automotive technician I just ordered a pair of 528. And just got an 440 few months back old one getting warn out.

25 year plumber here. I've used blues since I was a kid. I still have my grandpas set from the 80s and they still work. I trust channellock with my living every day and always will. I feed my family with channellock tools. thanks for this review thing here.

@mdlee52

5 жыл бұрын

Right on!

@dilldowschwagginz2674

11 ай бұрын

I have several sets that have seen at least 35 years on the job. They aren't as pretty as a new set but they work just as well.

Well said! They simply are tools that work. Channellock is a no frills, no gimmick, and priced right for the masses.

I used to buy all kind Chinese pliers. always had to buy new ones after a years or so because teeth go bad easily. Now i spent just a little more and got channel lock pliers. Man i was living in wrong world. These pliers so well made. they feel good in hands. You can tell they are very high quality. I am very happy with these pliers. I use them at work everyday. They never failed me. Now i am buying more channel lock pliers and also supporting my country.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Right on!

20 dollar American made tools that last forever and just work that u can pass on to your kids and grandkids ... imagine that. good job channellock . thanks yall.

I am glad you made this video. I love Channellock tools they are way underrated best bang for your buck made in USA. I have probably 20 or more different sets of their pliers .

I’m an electrician and love Klein tools and channelocks tools. Great tools!

@b-2466

3 жыл бұрын

Usa made baby. Represent

I'm an industrial technician and mostly use Knipex but I'm a huge advocate of Channellock. I've used a Channellock for all kinds of work and they feel better in the hands than Klein and Milwaukee tools. And are made of better steel than Husky, Stanley, Southwire, and Icon. Plus, don't cost an arm and a leg.

HVAC guy here. The majority of my tools are Klein and Channellock, with the latter making up my pliers. I’ve become a huge Channellock fan within the last year or so, their pliers definitely beat the snot out of my fancier looking Kobalt knockoffs that I’ve had for years.

These are the best pliers I've ever held, buying all ChannelLock from now on

I love Channel Lock Pliers. Affordable and quality USA made.

Back in the 80s while being a foreign student in california ,i got to know channelocks.I liked them so much that i spent every spare dollar to buy a few sets . Untill this day they are my favorite tools to use and they have never failed me in any way .Great great great tools and agreat video .thank you..

Worked at Channellock for 20 yrs, and they are made in Meadville Pa! Anything that they do not make is researched and they will only use the best quality import that they can buy! Their crescents are made in Spain and are one of the best crescents made anywhere!

Ever since I started using the Knipex Cobra’s I’ve never went back to Channel Locks their so much better they are very expensive but if you can afford them their definitely worth getting but I do agree with you the Channel Locks are a lot more reasonable in price and are still great pliers for people who are on a budget.

@greapsoho

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i think knipex does channellocks and their angled dikes better but most other things channellocks makes i actually prefer and you can buy every plier for like 200 or something. I think every mechanic that's starting off should get an entire channellocks set. They get the job done. then decide if they want to upgrade after they're established.

Channellock is good stuff! Nice video Mdlee!

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Mike Swindell thanks, Mike! They are certainly a favorite of mine.

I have several Channel Lock Pliers and I like them better than a lot of the other brands I've used. Plus I love their blue color and the fact that they are still made in th US.

I used to always be really tight with my money. Years ago my buddy made me buy Channellock 8" Diagonal cutter, long nose pliers, and a pair of wire cutter/crimpers for use in a business we were starting. I cringed at spending the money. Later we were in ANOTHER business together and I had lost the key for the chain that locked my ladder on my roof. He takes my 8" diagonal cutters and starts to cut the chain! I was like "WHAT ARE YOU DOING!?". He cut through it and they were fine. I couldn't believe it. Fast forward to today... 25 years later! I still have all three of those tools and still use all 3 on a regular basis. In the past few years I've been building my collection of Channellock tools at garage and estate sales. Anytime I see them I buy them. I'm really digging the old style slip joint pliers with the lower profile jaws and the arrow pattern on the handles.

Mdlee, great video. I've worked in an industrial enviroment all my life. Used many thousands of tools, and found out that a lot of tools hold up just as well as Snap-on and if they break, and ALL brands do, they are so much easier to replace. The Snap-on man just can't be bothered to come and replace our few broken tools. I'm good with Channellocks, the American made Craftsman, Knipex etc. I could care less about prestige, I can do the same as the next guy with what I have.

Channellock makes the absolute BEST Linemans Pliers!

My dad still has my grandpa's pair of 440 Channellocks. Still work and I have only bought ( for the most part) Channelock brand pliers because I know I can depend on them.

I have some craftsman tongue and grove pliers and i swear the way the grove is makes it a job in itself to adjust. I love my channel locks and .

I agree with you I used channellock pliers on our farm they work great. And yes they definitely desinged for outdoor use and mechanical stand point.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Anyone who has used them outdoors agrees with us.

something I miss is my dad's old Channellock pliers. my dad had a pair of Channellock tiewire linesmen looking type pliers that were stolen and I miss them very much. the lower handle had a bend in them so they wouldn't slip out of your hand. they had an awesome auto opening spring and built like a tank. great brand. my dad always loved channellock brand, and I can see why.

@mdlee52

5 жыл бұрын

350S Ironworkers pliers. Outstanding

I don't hesitate when I see them at household sales. I know I can turn around & find someone who can use them !

Channellock are awesome made about 2 hours from where I live I love there quality an price is right

@asmautollc

6 жыл бұрын

Richard Dietz Coatesville PA here. A lot of dipped blue handles in my tool roll.

Im an Automotive Technician I fine myself looking at truck brands that are becoming more n more expensive and more often than not made out of state. Starting to collect large chunk of chanellocks line cuz of affordability availability warranty needs USA made. Great company

Absolutely the best pliers for the money. I have a truckload of them haha

Good Video! Awesome Value! Great Pliers! No question about it, we all know that the Knipex Pliers are the best in the world but the best value by far Chanellock$$$

Channellock made in the USA. Absolutely love them. Affordable. Easy to acquire, If I have an extra 20 bucks laying around I can pick up some 440's.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Nalu Rash and if you buy them in the combo sets around Father's Day and certain other holidays, you can get even better prices on them!

@rjw261984

6 жыл бұрын

mdlee52 home depot has the 4 plier set for 35! Cant be beat. Only thing that has came close was $60 for my Kal Tools Pro America set and about $85 for my WILDE set.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+rjw261984 that is a very good deal. Occasionally you will see them closer to $30 around Father's Day or around Christmas. Lowe's will sometimes run them at those prices, as well.

Very nice keep up the great work bro

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Gary Clemons Thanks again, Gary! I'm out here in these KZread streets trying to get it done for the Common Man.

in my tool bag in have 10" channellocks and 10" knipex cobras. the cobras are real nice but I find myself grabbing the channellocks more often. I think because I'm more accustomed to adjusting them and I don't want the cobras getting grimly and dirty.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Mike's Tool Shed Substance over style, my friend, substance over style.

@asmautollc

6 жыл бұрын

Mike's Tool Shed ditto. B/c of the straight jaw in my case. I broke the end off of a Knipex. Never broken Channellocks. To be honest, I bought Knipex thanks to Garage Journal when I was perfectly happy with the Channellocks.

@HardKnocksForge

6 жыл бұрын

That's the real problem with Channellock pliers Mike, they even work when they are grimly and dirty. That should piss most guys off that they work ALL THE TIME reguardless of rust, crust and schmoo...

@balinoob1837

4 жыл бұрын

@@HardKnocksForge I try my best to take care of my tools, but this doesn't mean I will not grab a lower quality tool when I have a higher quality tool. I mean it's a tool it's made to be used

Channel lock pliers is very nice . It's quality is best in the world..

I love my ChannelLock 460's! I used them quite a bit when I was doing plumbing. The Big nut on the top of a urinal, and the big nut on the bottom of the toilet tank. And anything that didn't want to budge, they did the trick!

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

When I worked in construction I hardly ever saw plumbers use anything other than Channellock when it came to pliers.

@brotherbrian1

6 жыл бұрын

That's cause they are very good quality for the price, and almost indestructible as long as you don't abuse them. :)

I have been looking at these pliers for a bit. Good video, man. Love the "certain other companies" references, by the way. HA!

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Robert Herrera thanks, buddy! Yes, I love all of this Channellock stuff.

I love channellock pliers been using them 35 years or so.... great tool company from home! Channellock rocks

35 year commercial Carpenter tried all different pliers channel locks are my Go to..

I think we’ve all grown up with at least one chanellock in our dads toolbox that we’d get to use or mess around with, and I there still sitting in his toolbox to this day after around 30+ years of use

I have both sets and i really like the channellocks. My favorite pair is the CL10. Thanks for the video

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

No problem, Dave.

@jacobsebastien3910

4 жыл бұрын

@@mdlee52 my favorite Channellock is model #420 keep them in my back pocket 💪🇺🇸

They are really nice and I love the color. I call them ‘Millerlock’

My favorite part of every video is "Yeah whatever" gets me everytime. Lol another great video!

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sik. You gotta have an intro!

Im a diesel tech and use knipex and channel lock. Best plier brands ever

@mdlee52

4 жыл бұрын

Very much agree. Klein, Orbis, Tsunoda, Fujiya and others are also great options.

Not flashy I agree they are a great value , trusted. They get the job done . I wore the handles off mine and are re dipping in plastidip.

Big fan of Tsunoda and Knipex too. Both of which are pretty easy to find on Amazon here in 2022.

Cant beat good old Channellock Pliers👍🔧🔩 my favorite along with Knipex. Love rivet style so they dont loosen up easily. I need to get the 480 next.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Those are also on my list, Lone Star!

THESE pliers are super GOOD !!!!!!!

my absolute favorite tool!

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Moss Smart man!

i got one from walmart....it get the job done...wow was amaze....rugged and firm teeth after many uses...good bite....work so good ...bought another set so family to use that one and leave my set alone....i hate missing tools lol....ur right channellock is a work horse...saved me alot of money...

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

None of my Channellock tools have ever let me down!

Love channellock, high quality iron. The most used tool in my bag besides my measuring tape. I gladly replace my set every 2-3 years. And hand my old ones to an apprentice who doesn't have any tools.

@mdlee52

4 жыл бұрын

And I'm sure those hand-me-downs will last them a long time!

Good vid. - Being in the UK using mainly Knipex but i think i"ll look @ some channellock"s prob. the 546 & 428 which would fit in nicely with the other sizings of the Knipex :]

How's it going mdlee! I'm a Knipex fan personally, I never would have known however was giving a set years ago. They became my go to in the industrial field. No slip no moving out of position during handling. Works for me 👍 just wanted to share my experience, I'm sure channel lock is right up there with them. hope all is well bud. Great job

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Yo, Will! Thanks for the encouragement. Yes, I have become a Knipex fan in recent months and I actually just did a video about their mini bolt cutters. I am impressed at their quality.

I love the fact that there is still a USA made tool that doesn't cost your while paycheck to buy. Excellent tools, I have used for many years as a mechanic, never had any issues. God bless America

😄 good video! I like them the best because it's what my dad used so them and ViseGrips we're the first brands I knew as a kid.

Im a diesel mechanic and I strongly agree brother. Channellock pliers are badass. Dependable, strong, and quality. Don't get me wrong snap on, mat co, cornwell tools are all sick but channellocks can't beat them! The reason why we mechanics go to tool trucks is because we're too lazy to drive out to home depot or in some cases can't leave the shop, where the tool trucks come to us.

That's an excellent point about the slack in a pair of ChannelLock pliers and dealing with rust. Nice, full collection Marshall. Congrats on the affiliate program. 👍👏👏👏😎

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Rob. I really appreciate the ability to use a tool out in the elements and not have to constantly worry that it won't hold up.

@robswrenches9501

6 жыл бұрын

You've got a purchase of four items that I wanted, using your link. I don't know how it will reflect on your end, but you can verify if was reflected in your affiliate account.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Rob's Wrenches I think it came through just fine, Rob. Thank you!

@robswrenches9501

6 жыл бұрын

No problem Marshall, I try to spread the love around to all who have an affiliation.

I sometimes work on small engine stuff and the "duckbill" 718's are great for those gas hose spring clamps that regular pliers aren't quite wide enough for and or won't fit into the tight space

A new suscriber 👍

My dad used channel locks, I use channel locks. Great tools

Looked for an older pair of 440's . They have thinner jaws to get into a narrower space. New ones are too wide. Found them on ebay for a deal. Absolutely LOVE them. Have many different models. They have never failed. Love the rivet.

Great video! What Channellock pliers do you recommend for turning electrical or plumbing pipes? The V-Jaw or the Griplocks?

@mdlee52

4 жыл бұрын

Well, the Griplocks have larger capacity, pound for pound. I'd go with them.

Hey sir nice post. I love the Channel Lock stuff I have the 420 pliers are in my hand as we speak

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Martin. Those are probably about the most popular size, I would think.

@brandonmurphy4657

4 жыл бұрын

Those 420 plyers are there cool ones man...... Lol

How much do you think do you have Invested in Channel lock pliers

I love this brand. I have Knipex too but the Channellocks gets it done no doubt. I need some 12"ers and I'm going with CLs for the win.

Electrician here, I do own some klein but I love my channellock shit! I find them hard to beat for the price! Great vid!

I happen to like my Channellocks and the fence pliers are great for cotter pins. I would like to get some of the black ones like the style of them. I have never had a pair that needed replaced and never busted my knuckles yet either. I have used channellocks for years. Great job Deputy keep up the great work

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Scott. Channellock pliers last and last and last.

@scottpearsontoolsmore185

6 жыл бұрын

I think you know how much I like Channellocks. I am slowly getting new ones when I can. I do believe you might have made it easier for me just go to one of your links.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

It helps me and it helps you, Scott!

Channelock brand are great tools I have a four price set that I have had since I was 20 years old also have the same set by Craftsman but when needed the channelock are my go to been for the 43 years that I have had them.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

My Channellock tools have never failed me yet, Matt!

Channellock pliers are awesome. They make great quality tools. Channellock is their brand but channel lock pliers are not named channel lock due to their brand. They are pliers that slide and lock into different channels of the pliers to adjust size.

Great vid USA made and are a good brand

Snap on pliers do kick ass . I also own every type of chanellocks . Wilde pliers are adorable usa made and are great too....

One of the biggest problems is the schools we all went to would kinda brain wash us all into big name big dollar tools. I know cause when I went I got a snap-on tool set with my schooling and afterwards they were mine to keep. One more big thing is these brands aren't advertised as much as they should be. Thanks to people like yourself we are getting that lost info. Thank you and keep doing what you do

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, buddy.

Proud to be Union Klein’s for my electrical Channellock for my general purpose Glock for my carry And Mobil 1 for my Chevy.

If you haven't gotten them yet I also bought the two sets of torx driver screwdriver sets great price on both set. You can find them on Amazon for $14.99 so for 30 you end up with a set of 10 Torx drivers.

MDLEE the GL6, GL10, & GL12 is on sale at amazon for under $29 shipped something like 33% off. I got mine, still usa made and great! Oh and I seen a ad on facebook from a mac dealer selling a 11 or 14pc plier set for $100... MADE IN CHINA MAC TOOLS PLIER SET BOO!

I've got a set of Craftsman USA slip joint "channel lock" pliers that are amazing. I have a few other brands, but none of them are as high quality as that old Craftsman USA tool.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Harley Adam Are those made by Western Forge, Adam?

@harleyadam4813

6 жыл бұрын

mdlee52 there aren't any markings that would indicate a maker (unless they're under the plasti-dip on the handles), but I suspect that's probably who made them. The joint has just the right amount of slip and unlike the Chinese made sets, the hardware NEVER comes loose.

@adama5392

6 жыл бұрын

I've got those with a green handle coating, old reliable...

Chaves bomba d´água da channellock são imabtíveis!

Best brand for my money "Channellock" period. They never let me down

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Honda 97 Ditto!

@jacobsebastien3910

4 жыл бұрын

💪🇺🇸

Channelllock are the working man's pliers for people that actually get out and work..........I was recently given a pair a 410 Channellocks which appear to be from the 1930s (compared them to online pics)......I think someone used them once and then put em in a drawer, they were in about pristine condition other than a light patina from sitting around so long.

I want to have the 748 something, those pliers looks awesome! Although I’m more on red colors but if that’s US made I’m on it!...👍🏼✌🏼🤘🏼👊🏼🇺🇸

I have my grandpa's Channellock 337 diagonal pliers from the early 70s. No grips just metal. Still cut like butter. Channellock have their USA made screwdrivers that are pretty good. Use the 6 in 1 USA made at work in HVAC and prefer it to the Klein USA Assembled. $8 on Amazon

You have to get a pair of the 410 "Nutbuster" pliers. They're not an everyday tool, mind you, but you'll be glad to have them when you need them. Mine have saved my butt a few times. Not all of my pliers are Channellock, but they are my favorite brand of pliers.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+Robby Davidson I will order those today!

HF pliers are cheaper, but not cheaper enough. Those HF's may come with a lifetime warranty but with the gas you'll use every time you drive up there to replace them you could've just bought channellock. I've got my grandfathers original 420's from 1933 and they're still going strong, that's quality.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Right. At some point you have to take into account what your time is worth.

Your right. I have many channelock pliers. Also have some Matco that ARE actually rebranded channelock. Snap on even used to rebrand them several years ago not sure about these days. Cause I have no idea when was the last time I bought a new snap on tool

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

I know that a lot of the Blue Point pliers are re-branded Channellock.

Those GL series the 10 inch version they sell generic soft jaw plastic/rubber caps for a couple-few dollars and they kick ass! great for plastic's, plated metals, and such so you dont mare or damage it.

@mdlee52

5 жыл бұрын

I remember back in the 90s when my Robo grips came with covers for the Jaws. Very handy to have.

just like metal wears and tears so does the user operating the tool... i like channel locks for what they are i own quite a few but knipex is where its at you dont have to squeeze the handles for a tight grip like you do for the channel locks. if it something really tough to break i use my knipex if i only need a little pressure i use channel locks. i figure i might as well wear um out b4 i replace everything with knipex.

Yeah man there the best for the money hands down.

i like the use of the "HINTING" ratchet that pops in from the side from time to time haha

Do you have any experience with the 4 in 1 combination ratcheting set?

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

I do not. Do you have a model number on that?

@adude7050

6 жыл бұрын

models 841S and 841M if they are any good they would sure lighten up a tool bag as each wrench is suppose to take the place of 4.

Luv my Channellock model #420 Pliers' I use them Daily at work an keep them in my back pocket and use them at home' 💪🇺🇸

Very nice. Always wanted to pick up channel lock pliers but never did. I don’t know why. Don’t have a reason lol. I have a shit ton of pliers but who knows maybe I still will 😂 great video!

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

They are as accessible as your local bib box store, Tony!

@TonyTheTechnician

6 жыл бұрын

mdlee52 ya I see them all the time. I always look at them lol

Can you post a link to Colton's channel?

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

You mean Colden? Coldens Customs is his channel.

@JeromeBeeFarm

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I've got now 5 Channel Lock pliers in my toolbag, but it was impossible to acquire them all at once. The first Channel Lock product was a gift from a friend. It was the 7 inch diagonal cutter to replace my old cutters. Then I slowly updated my other pliers to the blue ones to complete the set. I searched for a while for the 347 7" round nose plier which I use more often. These pliers should last a lifetime...

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

I've seen them fail... Occasionally I have seen them wear out from years of use, but never fail.

Klein Pliers and screwdrivers, channel lock channel locks that’s how I roll ⚡️

I agree, had CL’s for years … but while the US was bragging, it’s competitors were designing. My CL replacements are Tsunoda King TTC & Knipex hand tools. The best quality I’ve found, and honestly, nation’s I respect.

Love my Channel locks

Ruggedly handsome indeed my brother...and the Channel Locks are nice too 👨🏻‍🔧

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, Jeff. Sears Big &Tall...

thanks for your videos. I'm a student in auto tech college. Strap on and Matco tool guys always hang around and entice us by saying discount 50% 60%. damnnn. Strap On and Matco toll are gonna bankrupt in the future. I'm gonna collect Channel-lock now. thanks isr

Your tool reviews remind me of when Nutnfancy used to do benchtop knife reviews. He's moved onto bigger and better things but they used to be comforting in a way. Just a dude talking about knives. This feels like that but with tools. Keep it up. Thank you.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Yep, I remember that. 2008, it seems like a lifetime ago!

@TJ-hr9op

6 жыл бұрын

mdlee52 can you do an adjustable wrench showdown by brand? Crescent, channel lock, harbor freight, husky, etc?

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

I will make a note of that! Can't do it right away, but stay tuned.

Thanks.

I've been a plumber for 20 years and I've only use channel locks lately I've tried knipex and now that's all I've been using

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

+George Wahlers Would you say you're a convert, George?

Wholly crap md you get enough pliers. I think your favorite color is blue right? Nice way not to mention name, great special effects too.

@mdlee52

6 жыл бұрын

Lol, John! Yes, the blur color is pretty easy on the eyes. These pliers represent several years worth of buying.

Channellock is the best. I just bought some Linemen's Pliers, #369. And I have some Tongue and Groove, #420. We always called the Tongue and Grooves, "Channellocks." The #420s I inherited from my mother. They were made before the blue handles. The various Channellocks hold up better than the more expensive German pliers.

@ramtrucks721

2 жыл бұрын

Not the best