If you ever get the chance to buy another set, do NOT buy a linemans pliers without a raised lip on end of insulation which keeps your hands away from the steel and electrical shock. Most often these are the pliers one grabs to manipulate live wires and the raised bump at the end is some VERY good well spent weight and $$$ to save your ass from being one of the ~100 electricians electrocuted to death every year in the USA.
Channellock does make a mighty fine pair of lineman’s. I have the version of these that doesn’t have the crimper. I frequently use them to cut the the ends of the screws that stick out of replacement blower motors. Cuts through them like butter.
Hey Bill nice review. I’ve been using the Channellock 349 Premium pliers for 25+ years. They went through hell and back and still perform with no problems. Straight forward linesman pliers here. The one in your video is really nice and it’s all about leverage-etc and love the multi use. Thanks Bill👍
I have 5 pcs channellock pliers as a gifts for my friends. But i am thinking about channellock 349 if I will give the two pcs because more people said it was really good. Please check out my reviews on 349.
I just got the southwire version scp9tpcb and are great combo linesman pliers 8-in-1( technically 10 in 1) if you count the tethering holes on the handles and a mini grabber below the crimpers. All in all great pliers as well.
Great pair of pliers.. Channellock may be the best value per dollar out there. I sure like Kleins, Greenlee, Ideal and Knipex 1000V but Channellock is good stuff.
Yo tengo esta pinza y el corte que hace es muy bueno es incluso mejor que Klein no digo que Klein sea malo pero en cuanto corte se puede sentir la diferencia y la verdad con las channellock a mi parecer es más fácil
I always wonder about using the crimper for crimp sleeves (ground crimps). I don't think this type of tool is listed for use to crimp those ground crimps if you read on the packaging for the crimp sleeves. I always worry about the AHJ calling me out for this.
So what is the purpose of that other set of flat plier surfaces, inboard from the crimper?? Does anybody use that, or is it just there to pinch skin and/or gloves? Is it meant to twist the grounds just before crimping?
Yes it is. This is comparison. ua-cam.com/video/44XYbn4GQe8/v-deo.html Knipex’s Pliers and cutter is not worth than USA made. Of course I like Knipex’s small wrenches and Screw drivers made by WERA, Germany.
@@MrTooTechnical It really depends on the person. I've known a few guys that used the Knipex. The number one complaint I heard was the lateral play they develop. One guy showed me this and it was substantial. I've never had an issue with Klein, not sure how Channellock differs in terms of materials. All this said, I'm going to pick up some Knippex tools, including their lineman's. Trying to drop some tool weight.
I could never figure out what that ground off part on the side of the nose is for . is it some kind of a stripping gauge or something ? Some of my linemen pliers do not have this.
Nice review bill. It’s weird seeing you use wire nuts over wagos lol.... guess I gotta go get me a new pair of channel lock linemen’s pliers now lol... stay safe sir...👍👍👍
I just picked up the plain 369’s and I have to say, I am quite surprised. I like my Ideal, Kleins and Snap-On Linesman, but these are possibly a step above (definitely in the same company). Edit: I take that back, I hate the Channellocks 😂. I still prefer the Knipex and Klein. The Channellock do cut harder material with ease thanks to the higher leverage, so they’ll get used elsewhere.
I’ve had these in my bag for a little over a year now and have been very satisfied with them. They have a permanent spot now for sure.
Nice! And made in USA! :)
If you ever get the chance to buy another set, do NOT buy a linemans pliers without a raised lip on end of insulation which keeps your hands away from the steel and electrical shock. Most often these are the pliers one grabs to manipulate live wires and the raised bump at the end is some VERY good well spent weight and $$$ to save your ass from being one of the ~100 electricians electrocuted to death every year in the USA.
@@w8stral Valid point. Thanks.
I just bought this pair but noticed the teeth on head don’t touch while closed. Big gap. Are yours the same?
@@paedahe4975 Yes. That’s intentional. It is so you can hold wires but not damage them.
Channellock does make a mighty fine pair of lineman’s. I have the version of these that doesn’t have the crimper. I frequently use them to cut the the ends of the screws that stick out of replacement blower motors. Cuts through them like butter.
Please elaborate on heat treatment via laser. Beam me up. I still use oven/quench or torch/oil and prefer D2... Hey. Never quit learning !
Hey Bill nice review. I’ve been using the Channellock 349 Premium pliers for 25+ years. They went through hell and back and still perform with no problems. Straight forward linesman pliers here. The one in your video is really nice and it’s all about leverage-etc and love the multi use. Thanks Bill👍
And made in USA!!! Thanks!
Sparky Channel made in USA. Nice ring to that.
I have 5 pcs channellock pliers as a gifts for my friends. But i am thinking about channellock 349 if I will give the two pcs because more people said it was really good. Please check out my reviews on 349.
I just got the southwire version scp9tpcb and are great combo linesman pliers 8-in-1( technically 10 in 1) if you count the tethering holes on the handles and a mini grabber below the crimpers. All in all great pliers as well.
0:58 a fish tape puller just by just grabbing it with its jaws?😮😅😂
Great pair of pliers.. Channellock may be the best value per dollar out there. I sure like Kleins, Greenlee, Ideal and Knipex 1000V but Channellock is good stuff.
Well said! Thanks Gary!
I think Channel Lock at least keeps their tools budget friendly, which is good for workers needing good tools that are affordable.
Exactly, and made in USA!
Yo tengo esta pinza y el corte que hace es muy bueno es incluso mejor que Klein no digo que Klein sea malo pero en cuanto corte se puede sentir la diferencia y la verdad con las channellock a mi parecer es más fácil
Si, Channellock is muy bueno!
This is a high quality plier .
Channellock makes exellent tools.
And made in USA! Have a great 4th of July!!!
I always wonder about using the crimper for crimp sleeves (ground crimps). I don't think this type of tool is listed for use to crimp those ground crimps if you read on the packaging for the crimp sleeves. I always worry about the AHJ calling me out for this.
Interesting point, thanks!
Yeah, I don't think that type of crimper is sharp enough to pin down 12AWG in those copper sleeves. Same problem on Klein's, IMHO.
How much does this plier cost for India? Please tell the price.
just got them and love them bill
So what is the purpose of that other set of flat plier surfaces, inboard from the crimper?? Does anybody use that, or is it just there to pinch skin and/or gloves? Is it meant to twist the grounds just before crimping?
It's a high torque pliers area.
Great video like always
Thanks Justin!
É meu sonho de consumo pena que não posso compra-lo.
I love them
They're nice!
so this was an older vid that you have re-uploaded, you still think these are better than MY german made 1000V knipex linesman pliers?
VDE Knipex linesman are the best, no argument from me. There is a really big price difference though. Have a great day Dave!
Yes it is. This is comparison.
ua-cam.com/video/44XYbn4GQe8/v-deo.html
Knipex’s Pliers and cutter is not worth than USA made.
Of course I like Knipex’s small wrenches and Screw drivers made by WERA, Germany.
Knipex isn’t as good as Channellock.
@@andrewsalazar98 u r nuts. channellock is shit compared to knipex. chrome vanadium electric steel vs 1080 steel. no contest.
@@MrTooTechnical It really depends on the person. I've known a few guys that used the Knipex. The number one complaint I heard was the lateral play they develop. One guy showed me this and it was substantial. I've never had an issue with Klein, not sure how Channellock differs in terms of materials. All this said, I'm going to pick up some Knippex tools, including their lineman's. Trying to drop some tool weight.
I could never figure out what that ground off part on the side of the nose is for . is it some kind of a stripping gauge or something ? Some of my linemen pliers do not have this.
Hi Dave! It's for reaming conduit.
@@SparkyChannel I'm lazy. I ream small conduit with a unibit.Larger conduit with one of those huge Rigid ratcheting pipe reamers.
Nice review bill. It’s weird seeing you use wire nuts over wagos lol.... guess I gotta go get me a new pair of channel lock linemen’s pliers now lol... stay safe sir...👍👍👍
Hi Rob! LOL! I can use wire nuts too. You guys stay safe as well, thanks!
Wow, using wire nuts instead of Wago connectors. Or is this a re-post of one of your missing videos?
LOL! Yes, it came from my hard drive. Thanks Mike!
Sparky thank you so much for share God bless you 🙏 😎👊👍
God Bless you Carlos! 🙏 😎👊👍
Sweet
Thanks! 👍
You twisting the wires that much made me cringe
I just picked up the plain 369’s and I have to say, I am quite surprised. I like my Ideal, Kleins and Snap-On Linesman, but these are possibly a step above (definitely in the same company).
Edit: I take that back, I hate the Channellocks 😂. I still prefer the Knipex and Klein. The Channellock do cut harder material with ease thanks to the higher leverage, so they’ll get used elsewhere.