I just broke the tip off of my retaining ring pliers and need to replace it. They no longer sell these pliers, so I was wondering if someone could recommend a good pair. I would like to spend no more than $20.
Thanks,
Mike
I have a set of snap-ring pliers from OSH, but I never use them. My old set of needle-nosed pliers works much better.
I have some budget needle-nose pliers from Fasttech. But most rings or pills that never have been removed have tiny openings or notches and the tip of the pliers won’t fit in. Then I use a common piercer. Or two (crosswise) if the ring really won’t come loose. Before re-assembling I saw or file (bigger) notches in the pills and drill larger holes in the rings. After that I can use my needle-nose pliers.
Find it really annoying no real NEEDLEnose pliers an be bought from AliExpress, all to big of a tips.
Search for internal straight circlip pliers.
ah yes.
put one in cart, little less then $6.
last one I ordered just is too big, like Henk4U2 says.
Another never showed, that looked better, new draw of th wheel then.
thanks for the topic and the new searchname!
I’ve got a multiple set of cheap ones from so long go I cant remember were they came from, but i usually grab modded needle-nose pliers with the tips ground down so they will fit. Much sturdier and unlike the old junk these don’t bend.
Phil
The smaller one of these two fits most rings/pills:
They are available separately at Sears in the US, sometimes at ~$6.
But I agree, it is hard to beat need-nose pliers that have been sanded/filed down.
Miller: The circlip/snapring pliers kits with removable heads are all but useless. They are not designed for rotational torque.
If you are getting circlip pliers, I would highly recommend spending a little more to get higher quality ones. The cheap stuff uses crap steel which can easily bend or break.
Got some at work worth about $50 AUD a pair and those will last a few decades. I think about $15 USD would be what I would spend on a single pair of circlip pliers. At least find something with some sort of brand behind it.
Argh I did not order
Can somebody point me to a decent one NOT US based?
I can’t find much on aliexpress. Perhaps someone else knows a good chinese tool seller?
This is the best I could do on Aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/SunRed-BESTIR-taiwan-brand-high-grade-7-Chrome-vanadium-spring-ring-remover-diy-repair-tool-NO/32213635138.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.128.tJjtso&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7,searchweb201602_4_10017_10005_10006_10034_10021_507_10022_508_10020_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=d98b9e17-86dd-426d-bf5b-392216c6b4b8
I would try looking at your local Auto/car parts or tool stores.
Also if you would prefer the pliers to open up rather than close when you close the handles, try looking for external circlip pliers instead of internal.
If you live near a Tractor Supply store, you can get a pair with 3 different attachments for like $10.
These are the ones I use, real good quality steel!
@Harbor Freight:
http://www.harborfreight.com/5-3-4-quarter-inch-needle-nose-pliers-40696.html
Perpetual sale item for $1.99. Pick through the bin to find the set with the best tips as they can have some variation between sets.
I also picked up a set of these snap ring pliers recently, but haven’t had a chance to use them:
http://www.harborfreight.com/snap-ring-pliers-with-interchangeable-heads-60531.html
Those look great!
They work great! Best ones I’ve used, I’ve had the exchangeable head ones, cheap ones and Chinese imported ones, there are by far the toughest at a cheap price! (Compared to Knipex or similar at twice the price at least)
I just bought a pair of these. They appear to be really well made.
Thanks everyone for all of your recommendations,
Mike
I’ll get them out to you tomorrow! (Post office is shut here)
Thanks!
Your trash can will be seeing the bottom ones soon. I bought a set and they’re sloppy-fitting awkward to use junk. Plus the tips are too big for most light circlips.
Phil