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Heavy duty split ring pliers

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by LarryD, Feb 2, 2012.

  1. LarryD

    LarryD Member

    Does anyone know a source for really good pliers to remove the split rings on a T18 front and rear bearing. The larger rings on the bearings aren't bad at all but there is a smaller retaining ring that needs to be removed on both the front and back bearing that I am having a tough time getting off. I was hoping to find something I could order on line since I am in small town. The snap ring pliers on Harbor Freight look way to lightweight.

    Has anyone used this ? http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_10...ring+pliers&prdNo=10&blockNo=10&blockType=L10
     
    Last edited: Feb 2, 2012
  2. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    I bought mine on the Snap-On truck. They do online also.
     
  3. nickmil

    nickmil In mothballs.

    Having used just about every type the Snap On units are far and away worth every penny on the heavy snap rings used on T-18's. Like Daryl said, you can purchase them on line.
     
  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    I agree with Nick
     
  5. Mike C

    Mike C Member

    I have a heavy duty Craftsman one that I used to rebuild my T10 with. It has black handles.
     
  6. Warloch

    Warloch Did you say Flattie??? Staff Member

    I have the Craftsmen and they work OK, the the Snap On ones are better.
     
  7. LarryD

    LarryD Member

    Thanks, I'll check the snap on- online.
     
  8. LarryD

    LarryD Member

  9. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

  10. Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

    For heavy/normal duty we use nothing but Knipex at work. They are far and away better than anything I have ever seen or used. Forged steel, no cheap stamped parts.
    When we plumb our molds at work we may install and remove several hundred snap rings a day, we have sets at work that have removed 10's of 1000's of snap rings and still work great. I cannot stress how good these pliers are both snap rings and Eaton rings, in fact Knipex brand pliers of any kind are excellent tools, one of the few German things I would highly endorse and I have bought them for home use also!!

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