We have a Winner! Regular pliers for hose clamps. Comments and Suggestions into Practice. SPEEDGRIP!

[@joehart3826]

This is amazing, you are teaching us when a product is useful and when it isn't. Need more content like this. Actually demonstrating success and failure is top.

[@avernvrey7422]

So, you came full circle back to what most of us started using to take these off? Just a big ol' water pump pliers... A 47acp or 49acp might do ok too.

[@Russell_Huston]

The only thing about channel locks is that the lower jaw has a small range of motion, and you need to open up that spring clamp quite a long way sometimes. I have found that you can't get by with just a single tool. Usually, a rotating cup and notch tip ratcheting clamp tool works well, but I still need some bent-tip needle nose in small and large sizes as well as a cable actuated clamp tool to take care of all the situations. Bummer that that means I have to have 4 tools, but that's the way it goes....and STILL sometimes you can have a hell of a time getting access in there. Good luck everybody.

[@stonedmega1]

I've been turning wrenches for 25 years and the only time I've seen those skinny wire clamps have been on Detroit series 60 engines. The green ones are much more common. I think that you think the green ones are only on appliances, you're way far off, they're on everything.

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

Your right and for me on appliances I catch them from the side with a good needle nose

[@james10739]

The little green one is the only kind I have seen but bigger and those sized I haven't seen any that look like those wire ones

[@luckybiby8968]

Need to remove a radiator hose clamp with no space for any pliers to access, Lisle hose clamp vise 44500 has a better luck for this situation.

[@coleboonecustoms]

How about just do away with pliers altogether simply grab two pieces of aluminum round stock a quarter inch in diameter by inch and a half to 2 inches long and drill a wire-sized hole in one end of each piece of round stock so that each piece becomes an extension of the ears on the hose clamp that you're trying to install. So you're basically making a quick release spring collar used on Fitness barbells out of a hose clamp. After installation, just pull off the pieces of round stock.

[@pzwolski]

So, the Knipex 86 line (pliers wrench) could also possibly work if only its jaws were more rough or corrugated.

[@Gabriel-vj1cf]

just need a variety size of knipex cobras. not even going to think about messing around with the other stuff.

[@Fedwrench]

hey for $24 or so, you can get any one of several copies of the classic AST SCP2014 flat band hose clamp pliers on Amazon. Think of them as spring loaded slip joint pliers with different grooving and wider jaws. These and a cable operated pair of hose clamp pliers will handle most if not all flat band style hose clamps.

[@raymondgonzalez5007]

I agree! Knipex should come out with a smaller version of those pliers.

[@nitsan]

Knipex do a 6 inch version of the pliers wench with some sort of cross hatch pattern on the inside of the jaws. I think they call them the plastic clip removal tool or something like that. Still in the 83 series so easy enough to find online. I've been wanting one but the only thing holding me back is I don't like the thicker style of handles and that's the only one they come with. I guess I could cut them off and dip them but I'm not sure exactly what's under the plastic and I don't want to waste 50 bucks.

[@nitsan]

Edit. 86 not 83.

[@southpark159753]

No... Lisle 17100/17370/17460 are the best as they lock and are adjustable

[@rickhammar1636]

I think if you have that many pliers & can't get a clamp off you probably have bigger problems than having an exactly appropriate pair of pliers.

[@timblack33]

You must be new around here lol. That’s not the point of this Channel

[@Jerkasaur]

You came to the wrong KZbin channel

[@HammerNQuill]

I hear ya, but this channel is "Last Best Tool," i.e. the BEST tool for the job. Do you NEED specialty pliers in your technicians kit? Maybe not. Are they great to have in your tool chest? Yes, please.

[@eliadbu]

The idea is for someone who daily do specific work and needs tool for specific task, this channel goes over best options. If you once in a while work on your car car cooling system, it's pointless but if you do it almost every day, getting the best tool is a no brainer.

[@AMERICANPRIDE1100]

On home appliance repair hose clamps can be a bitch because of clearance I have many different pliers most of the time a small slip joint or needle nose does it best for me I can never get them head on only from the side the channel locks are just too fat

[@trunks2505]

This video greatly helps as I had trouble with smaller hose clamps as a cobra & twingrip user. I've had many rage moments with the clamp constantly popping out as I try to get the clamp over a tube.

[@michaelhilber8284]

I am not buying specialized pliers. Been using Channellock for decades and they are good enough for snap clamps, and great for many other things. In fact when I used them to remove the snap clamps on my Toyota radiator hoses it never even occurred to me that I was being handicapped by them.

[@bcwrangler]

good deep dive into the best pliers for spring clamps!

[@joehart3826]

Absolutely

[@andygilbert1877]

Really don’t like these type of clamps and always take the opportunity to revert to Jubilee Clips on my own stuff.

[@raymondgonzalez5007]

I agree knipex should make a smaller version of the hose clamp pliers. You need to get into tight spots. Those big sizes are no good!

[@sluggotinfantryman]

Channel lock. Irwin easy problem is getting the stupid thing to slide on new hose.

[@leonardnorris3949]

You, don't have enough Pliers and need to buy yourself some more Pliers.

[@joakimkilarne8132]

Would be nice to see some pliers that compress the clamp enough to move it on the hose..

[@0RayJones]

For those type of of spring style clamps, the ones you want are the waffle grid style ones. Lisle, CTA, etc... make those. They even have locking style ones. I don't know why ppl think twin grip style or regular pliers would work. The ones made by knipex and snapon are not worth it imo.

[@TylerSnyder305]

I always just use the old WILDE hose clamp pliers I have which have these rotating jaws, but I just happen to have them from my grandfather and they get the job done for me on the small ones I end up dealing with. If I didn't have those I'm not sure what I'd use , probably the Channellock 426 I have multiple pairs of I'd seek something proper out if the need was great enough.

[@mynameisbryanok]

I like how you tease us with what's to come in the background. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the Wuben X1 and X2

[@leifhovstadius3122]

Knipex hose clamp pliers are the best.

[@hlpang1075]

Whats wrong with the Knipex hose clamp pliers on all these? Is there a separate video for that? Thanks

[@bahjinelson3986]

The Snap On 47Cf Talon Grips have the same aggressive knurling at the tip as the Channellock. For occasional hose clamp needs it works well enough and the aggressive teeth work decently for a sideways grip.

[@dobledekersoulwrekr]

I deal with the small clamps that have 2 separate fingers on 1 side and 1 finger on the other and found IAG hose clamp pliers work great. They are wider than normal pliers and have a groove horizontal and another perpendicular

[@FearsomeWarrior]

I bought those Channellocks October 2021 when they were new. All three sizes. They look cool.

[@johnnylinoleum]

Great channel, I’m learning a lot! Keep up the good work!!

[@maxlvledc]

Have that exact pair! Awesome

[@KEEPTHOSEGEARSMOVING]

Doc, Would a pair of the 90s craftsman robo grip pliers work for clamps also? The ones that Bob Vila used to advertise on tv.

[@lastbesttool]

I don’t recall the Robogrips having much jaw texture.

[@flhusa1]

The old uncoated plier handled pliers had a handle lock ring. Guess they don't think that's a good feature anymore.

[@trunks2505]

"plier handled pliers" what do you mean? Did you mean to type plier twice?

[@flhusa1]

@@trunks2505 slide the ring back on handles to lock

[@T6Tarek]

In general what do you think about those chanelocks? I have been looking at getting some for a while. I just don't know anyone that has them or has used them in the wild

[@billsmith2212]

I have Craftsman Slip Joint Pliers from the 1970's with notches for the single wire clamps . I bet the Snappy are $ 100 or MORE !

[@the_original_dude]

Nice, you've done it. Funnily, when I had to work with a clamp when I was fixing my pump, I just grabbed whatever looked like the right tool, and sure enough it was an old (from 1980s probably) pliers wrench with a straight serrated jaw

[@LuisSherpaFvaper]

what about the quinn long reach universal hose clamp pliers?

[@markifi]

this kinda feels like a job for some sort of sturdy adjustable size metal ziptie rather than a wrench. something like a thin tube ending with a steel cable loop with size adjustment on the other end of the tube

[@heathyoung4546]

Great comparison. I actually have an old pair of Indestro (made by Diamond) slip joint hose clamp pliers that have the same design as the Snap-On’s. They work pretty good.

[@spencereagle1118]

For tight spaces the Mueller 500015 Hose Clamp Compressor is worth a look.

[@foxwood67]

Your not going to find a one type plier fits all for hose clamps. There are to many variables with style of clamp, size of clamp, and accessibility . You showed the worst style plier which is anything with a fixed pivot point creating a “V” when opening jaws. Cobras work well and twin grips on smaller clamps. Ratcheting cable style is a great idea but they always seem to come up 1 notch short.

[@trunks2505]

@3:25, this is the exact problem I have with my twingrips. I tend to have to use hose clamps on 3/8" to 1/2" tubes and they can't hold on to the clamp. One minor bump by the tube causes one side to pop off.

[@bbatch4809]

Channel lock 558hose clamp pliers work great

[@jaredappleseed7037]

If those work for Hose clamps, that's all they work for, I have a pair and they don't lock in to the channels very well just wait until you actually use them and pinch your fingers

[@trunks2505]

Are you talking about the channellock speedgrips? They're a newer tool and there aren't many reviews on them yet. Do they suck at holding on to small iron pipes? What about nuts & bolts?

[@thedogking1308]

Part 4? Snap On HCP 11.

[@lastbesttool]

I played with some HCP11 hose clamp pliers and could not get them to work properly. The locking mechanism made no sense to me and was completely unnatural to operate. And pressed steel at $78 seems rich even for Snap On.

[@thedogking1308]

Thanks for the info. You just saved me $78. Great channel.

[@shepherdsfleetservicesllc8147]

Good video.

[@mfed1337]

Try the Lisle small Hose Clamp Vise part number 44500. I’ve had the best luck with that.

[@tiddums1151]

I think I would still choose the Kinipex. Just my opinion though.

[@michaeldeel7998]

Vise Grips and regular channel lock pliers are all iv ever needed for any type hose clamp........ and with Vise Grips you can twist and pry..... once you get the hang of it...