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channellock 357xlt

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skfarmer:
like some others here, i am a sucker for the blue handles.

i picked these up today.

skfarmer:
xlt stands for extreme leverage technology. the pivot pin is very close to the cutting edge for increased leverage. makes sense to me i guess.

the fit and finish seems more than adequate with made in usa, channellock  and the model number forged right into the handles. the jaws fit well with no gaps.

what's not to like?

goodfellow:
Great pliers -  and very reasonable compared to most other premium brands. Great score Harlan

skfarmer:
they will fit well in the  blue stable of pliers. i have the much larger version and a similar sized one but these are different enough from either that i think they will come in handy.

i really like this type of nippers/end cutters for cotter pin work.  staighten the bent ends and work the loop end back and forth  with the curved jaw and even the most stubborn pins give in.

bonneyman:

--- Quote from: skfarmer on November 18, 2021, 07:52:22 PM ---they will fit well in the  blue stable of pliers. i have the much larger version and a similar sized one but these are different enough from either that i think they will come in handy.

i really like this type of nippers/end cutters for cotter pin work.  staighten the bent ends and work the loop end back and forth  with the curved jaw and even the most stubborn pins give in.

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Yeah, I could see how the curved front on the jaws would work well as a pivot point for stubborn cotter pins.

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