Questions and Answers for Channellock 12 in. Tongue and Groove Slip Joint Pliers

A:  CHANNELLOCK model 440 and all Tongue and Groove Pliers are 100% Made in USA.

A:  There are multiple sizes of the ChannelLock brand of tongue and groove pliers. The most popular are the 420 style. The jaw width is about 3/8” wide and will work on up to 1.5” piping or conduit. There are larger sizes (430, 440, and 460) if you need a bigger tool. There are smaller tools to include the 426 pliers.

A:  The jaw thickness of CHANNELLOCK 440 pliers is approximately 0.480”.

A:  The CHANNELLOCK 440 Tongue & Groove Pliers are 12" in overall length, measured when jaw are in closed position.

A:  Yes Rudy these can. You need to use a light touch when doing this.

A:  yes, but be careful

A:  yes

A:  Yes

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, adjust it to fit the valve plug/cover and do not squeeze the handles too tightly, but just firm and twist. I used these pliers to remove various plugs and hard to remove fittings. These are some of the best pliers I have. I have had to retrieve them from sub-contractors and handy men who liked them so much they brought them home with them! I think I will paint the handles fluorescent purple to identify them as mine.

A:  Yes, these are great for gripping metal or plastic in tight spaces.

A:  They will work on anything..but you will probably damage just the outer layer..

A:  Of course

A:  Yes of coarse

A:  Yes, it is.

A:  No, they will rust if not cared for.

A:  While it is designed to resist rust you will find that a light coat of WD40 or Houdini will make the finish last a lot longer. Although, most guys that take care of their tools know this already. Coat everything with Houdini!!!

A:  These will eventually rust a little bit

A:  No, these pliers are made of hardened steel. I just keep them clean and oiled and no problem.

A:  No, but the clean up on the pliers is easy.

A:  No it is not, but good quality tools need proper care and they will last a lifetime.

A:  No. Mines rusted after it got wet, but just add a lik wd40 to it and it shines again.

A:  Yes, this has a rust-resistant coating.

A:  No These pliers are one of a group of high quality hand tools, made of drop forged steel. If left outside or stored in a damp place, they will rust.

A:  No

A:  no

A:  The CHANNELLOCK 440(R) is a tongue and groove plier. It primarily functions as a gripping plier and does not contain a shear or cutting edge like some "slip joint" pliers may have as an additional feature to gripping.

A:  Will not recommend to use for cutting anything.

A:  No

A:  NO

A:  No that's y I carry a pocket knife. But actually just depends what

A:  not as well as shears, or tin snips

A:  This is a gripping plier and does not have the ability to cut.