Snap Ring Pliers

[HyperTek]

Where to get some good snap ring pliers that do not break? Im tired of using cheap ones and having to either dremel a angle into them to grab the ring and keep on breaking the tips..

[jesse_s13]

Craftsman is decent...

[shiftdrift]

Snap on mac Matco....not harbor freight

[jesse_s13]

Snap on mac Matco....not harbor freight

:wackit:

why pay 50 when you can 20 for a decent set.

[HyperTek]

you guys think this is decent? Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947412000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3)

[TheWolf]

there is no descent set. there's just less sucky... we do turbos at work and with rusty clips etc on cores. All manufacturers sets break. They just break less often the more they cost. The nice craftsman ones are the ones you want. The cheap craftsman ones are just rebadged HF shit.

[jesse_s13]

you guys think this is decent? Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00947412000P?prdNo=3&blockNo=3&blockType=G3)

They look good to me. I own a similar pair.

[BustedS13]

honestly i've never had an issue with my HF set. and i'm pretty sure they have a lifetime warranty

[soreballz]

I have the Craftsman (non-pro line) set. I broke 4 of the tips off when doing my RLCA ball joints.

[Otto347]

Channel Lock has some nice ones for $20. I have a $50 ratcheting snap ring pliers but they are for big ass snap rings.

[Slam]

I use a Matco set similar to this craftsman set: Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more (http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00950464000P?mv=rr&i_cntr=1309674809076)

The assortment of sizes is nice and if you take a close look at the pivot, its a quick release to reverse the plier from internal to external..
This set is a bit overkill for the home DIY-er, but nice to have if you have the extra funds to spare. I've done everything from snap rings in engine components to wheel bearings with this set.

[Gnnr]

The cheap craftsman ones are just rebadged HF shit.

Please don't spread misinformation. :rolleyes:

And if anyone cares to go research at a forum thats obsessed with tools with and has great info:

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[Gizmo_S13]

I have the cheap craftsman ones. They've never busted on me but I also have the HF ones that went to shit quick.

[omgRWDgoodness!]

Channel Lock has some nice ones for $20.

x2, Home Depot. Comes with extra tips.

[TheWolf]

Please don't spread misinformation. :rolleyes:



Ok how about break as often as HF ones and look identical.

Looks like a duck. Talks like a duck. Well it ain't cheese.