These are 2nd generation Channellock pliers. I have a pair of 1st generation #420 Channellock pliers from my grandfather that were made in 1933 before their first patent was actually granted in 1934. The earliest ones are nice with the forged pattern in the handles, but the top jaw had overbite on the 1st generation and aren't quite as nice to use. The teeth on mine are still decent though and I do use them occasionally, not as much as the new ones but I do use them occasionally. Channellock is still a family owned company owned and operated by the De'arment family in meadville Pennsylvania.
Just got one of the 1st ones made. 20 bucks after shipping from eBay. Arrived this morning. They're in such good shape. Esp the teeth! They're excellent! So glad to have got a pair for such a good price. Gonna clean em up and put them in the collection. Too nice to use. I'll get another pair to use. Probably one from the 50s like the pair in the video so I don't have that overbite to worry about. I'm glad I stumbled across these!
I have some from the 60s, I think, based on when dad was still turning wrenches. Most of his tools were Craftsman. I remember doing my first tune up at the age of ten (69) on a 67 Barracuda with a 273 ci. I changed plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points and condenser. I remember it so well because I got my ass beat, I mean BEAT because I allowed the condenser wire (copper strip) to short out on the distributor shaft. Lol, you can bet your tail I learned to never let that happen again. I still have the majority of his tools and a hand full of Channel Locks. Although they are stored away and not used anymore. Lord forbid you break one of the Craftsman and they replace it with some Chinese crap. Stay strong brothers.
I remember doing some work on my 71 challenger. Then i couldn't find my breaker bar, I swore one of my friends took it. 40 years later I find the tool resting on the intake manifold.
Looks exactly like my pair of craftsman ones I bought in 71 and used during my career as a mechanic. I still use them to this day. All I have had to do lately was to touch up the teeth with a file. These will out last me for sure. And yes, they are my go to pair though I have other brands.
These are 2nd generation Channellock pliers.
I have a pair of 1st generation #420 Channellock pliers from my grandfather that were made in 1933 before their first patent was actually granted in 1934.
The earliest ones are nice with the forged pattern in the handles, but the top jaw had overbite on the 1st generation and aren't quite as nice to use.
The teeth on mine are still decent though and I do use them occasionally, not as much as the new ones but I do use them occasionally.
Channellock is still a family owned company owned and operated by the De'arment family in meadville Pennsylvania.
Just got one of the 1st ones made. 20 bucks after shipping from eBay. Arrived this morning. They're in such good shape. Esp the teeth! They're excellent! So glad to have got a pair for such a good price. Gonna clean em up and put them in the collection. Too nice to use. I'll get another pair to use. Probably one from the 50s like the pair in the video so I don't have that overbite to worry about. I'm glad I stumbled across these!
Love all my Channellocks! Thanks for reviewing this classic set (pre-blue handles!). Great review, as always.
I have/had bite size vintage channel lock pliers, they are very easily lost. Shoulda put some pink tape on or something or other. Thanks for the video
I have some from the 60s, I think, based on when dad was still turning wrenches. Most of his tools were Craftsman. I remember doing my first tune up at the age of ten (69) on a 67 Barracuda with a 273 ci. I changed plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points and condenser.
I remember it so well because I got my ass beat, I mean BEAT because I allowed the condenser wire (copper strip) to short out on the distributor shaft. Lol, you can bet your tail I learned to never let that happen again.
I still have the majority of his tools and a hand full of Channel Locks. Although they are stored away and not used anymore. Lord forbid you break one of the Craftsman and they replace it with some Chinese crap.
Stay strong brothers.
I remember doing some work on my 71 challenger. Then i couldn't find my breaker bar, I swore one of my friends took it. 40 years later I find the tool resting on the intake manifold.
They are still made in Meadville. I drive by the RD facility and manufacturing plants every day. Great video.
I've got the same pair that my father picked up at a yard sale. I just used them to shut the outside faucets off for winter. Cool to see another pair!
Love the old stuff from CL and Utica
Looks exactly like my pair of craftsman ones I bought in 71 and used during my career as a mechanic. I still use them to this day. All I have had to do lately was to touch up the teeth with a file. These will out last me for sure. And yes, they are my go to pair though I have other brands.
Pretty cool find! Old Channel Lock tools usually got used up after many decades and got replaced with newer versions because they work very well.
Just bought a pair off ebay for 20 bucks. Us pat 1950362. Pat in can 1933. Apparently one of the 1st ones. Teeth are in excellent shape! Can't wait!
Now I have to check out my channel locks. I know mine are at least 50 years old.
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Hello again Catus Maximus and Tiny
Thank you for another Great Video 👍 Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 👪
I have my dad's pliers the are really nice
Happy Thanksgiving big cat.
Good job love you From Dino Mares Fontana CA
I'd rather grab my Knipex.
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