Channellock 927 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier

by Chanellock

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Channellock 927 - 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier - has a capacity of 1/4-Inch to 2-Inch external, and 3/8-Inch to 2-Inch internal. It includes tips: .036, .047, .070 straight. .036, .047 90°. This 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier converts from internal to external rings with a simple switch of the red tab and has a heavy duty return spring. It is heat treated for longer life. Sealed air pocket CHANNELLOCK BLUE comfort grips.

Product Description

The Channellock® 8in. snap ring pliers converts from internal to external snap ring pliers with a flip of the red tab. Includes 5 pairs of color-coded interchangeable tips. Combines 10 tools in one! U.S.A. Internal / External: Internal / External, Tool Length (in.): 8, Tip Type: (Straight) .036, .047, .070 and (90°) .036, .047 External: 1/4in. to 2in. Internal: 3/8in. to 2in. Heavy-duty return spring

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000TG80SY
• Item model number: 927
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,564 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #11 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Pliers > Snap-Ring Pliers

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not a Jackhammer folks, but a good well made useful tool.., June 4, 2011

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A to Z "Paul" (Reno, NV USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Channellock 927 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you read some of the broken tool reviews here you will come away with the impression that this tool is cheaply made. It's not at all a cheaply made tool. If the retaining ring is stuck from retaining pressure the only way to remove it will be penetrating oil or heat after the pinching or squeeze retained force is removed from the assembly.

I grew up in my dads shop and the most common airborne tool was the retaining ring pliers. Yes, when used improperly with strong hands they all break no matter what brand or how expensive the tool is. The reason I say airborne is because I will never forget a mechanic that worked for my dad threw the freshly broken retaining ring pliers across the shop and stuck into the drywall. They all had a good laugh and left them in the wall for quite a while.

The normal common wear item on retaining ring pliers are the tips. The non replaceable tip pliers we have at work are Matco and Snap-On but getting warranty on these items because of normal wear is getting harder to do. I even walked into the $nap-On distributer warehouse in Nevada and tried to get a worn tool replaced and they said sorry, no can do. That's one of the reasons why I'm always looking for decent well made tools without the $nap-On price..

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Top of the Line Snap ring plier., October 3, 2010

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W. Ma "Prince" (CA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Channellock 927 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

I went to Home Depot as my regular snap ring pliers were too big to go in my locking hubs, i was looking at needle nose pliers, but found this channellock one for 20, which is VERY expensive, but since i always have to be taking my snap rings off, i figured this would be a good investment. When i got home, it is SO easy to use, the switch mechnaism is great, you can make it close or open by using the same action.The tips are interchangable, and it comes with 5 pairs of different size tips in different metals, it even comes with the allen wrench to change them in. All the tips are skinny and should fit into tight spaces, provided the space isnt too deep, say and inch. Some of the tips are even angled at 90 degrees, and the handle is very comfy, not a detail is missed. This tool is top of the line and a great investment, FOR THOSE who say that the switch mechanism is junk, they probably threw their tools around, and dont know how to take care of em, i say this is a great tool and i highly recommend it.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Internal/External switching mechanism is junk, July 21, 2009

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gprguy (Macedon, NY United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Channellock 927 8-Inch Retaining Ring Plier (Tools & Home Improvement)

These broke on the first use - the internal/external switch no longer works, it's stuck in either internal mode or a "tips flop back and forth uselessly" mode. Too bad, because the rest of the pliers appear to be top notch. It'd be nice if they offered a set which doesn't have the flimsy switching mechanism - just internal or external.