Snap Ring Pliers - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

HyperTek · 07-02-2011, 07:28 PM

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 · 07-02-2011, 07:29 PM

Craftsman is decent...

shiftdrift · 07-02-2011, 07:30 PM

Snap on mac Matco....not harbor freight

jesse_s13 · 07-02-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shiftdrift

Snap on mac Matco....not harbor freight

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

HyperTek · 07-02-2011, 07:38 PM

you guys think this is decent? Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

TheWolf · 07-02-2011, 07:40 PM

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 · 07-02-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperTek

you guys think this is decent? Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

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

BustedS13 · 07-02-2011, 08:16 PM

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

soreballz · 07-02-2011, 08:25 PM

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

Otto347 · 07-02-2011, 11:38 PM

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 · 07-03-2011, 12:44 AM

I use a Matco set similar to this craftsman set: Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

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 · 07-03-2011, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheWolf

The cheap craftsman ones are just rebadged HF shit.

Please don't spread misinformation.

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

Practical Machinist - Largest Manufacturing Technology Forum on the Web - Powered by vBulletin

Gizmo_S13 · 07-03-2011, 09:58 PM

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! · 07-03-2011, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Otto347

Channel Lock has some nice ones for $20.

x2, Home Depot. Comes with extra tips.

TheWolf · 07-04-2011, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gnnr

Please don't spread misinformation.

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.

07-02-2011, 07:28 PM	#1
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Snap Ring Pliers 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.. __________________ Keep it Classy

07-02-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
jesse_s13 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sacramento,CA/Fresno,CA/El Paso,Tx Posts: 1,829 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Craftsman is decent... __________________

07-02-2011, 07:30 PM	#3
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 31 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	Snap on mac Matco....not harbor freight __________________ SW Fab

07-02-2011, 07:38 PM	#5
HyperTek Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 13,222 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	you guys think this is decent? Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more __________________ Keep it Classy

07-02-2011, 07:40 PM	#6
TheWolf Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Orange Park, FL (Jax) Posts: 1,468 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	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. __________________ Eye on the Prize

07-02-2011, 08:16 PM	#8
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	honestly i've never had an issue with my HF set. and i'm pretty sure they have a lifetime warranty __________________

07-03-2011, 12:44 AM	#11
Slam Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: So Cal Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I use a Matco set similar to this craftsman set: Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more 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.

07-03-2011, 09:58 PM	#13
Gizmo_S13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (909) Age: 32 Posts: 1,055 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I have the cheap craftsman ones. They've never busted on me but I also have the HF ones that went to shit quick. __________________ Hachiroku, ATTACK! ATTACK! ATTACK!!!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode