The dipped grips on the handles of my channellock 9.5 inch pliers are getting in pretty hard shape. I was wondering if you guys know of some replacement grips other than the tenit grips?
I would replace them with pliers that have non-dipped handles. Like the type that come on Klein Journeymen series or the Knipex Ergo grip. Those types of handles last a lot longer and are much safer since you don't get the little cracks or rips which could allow your hand to touch metal.
I figured i would just have to get a new pair but i thought i would ask here first to see if anybody knows where to get a pair. Ive only ever seen the red ones for Klein and ideal. Ya think they would have more types and colors but i guess I may be out of luck.
Interesting topic. I seem to be able to keep the regular old blue plastic grips in tact. Maybe the ends get worn but they are just a pair with worn handles at that point.
I worked with my father for a few years. He would get a new pair of Kliens and immediately strip the handles off.
420 and 430 Channellocks don't need comfort grip handles. They were produced for many years without any grips at all.
Thosa red replacement handles for the Kleins' are not insulated at all. They are for comfort only. Kleins also came without grips for many years and they were used on hot work daily with relatively no incidents.
Get some of the Boil on grips buy Ideal Industries. They will fit your Channellock Linemans with no problem since Ideal makes their pliers with the same dies Channellock uses. Here is a link http://www.mytoolstore.com/ideal/ide11-30.html
Maybe you're working some live split bolts and want some insulated handles.. It happens.
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