Review on Channellock 927T Universal Tip 5 Tips by John Huskisson

This is a good quality tool and well worth the money. The shifting mechanism (inside-out) works well, and I like the convenience of just sliding the lever instead of rotating the axle. The pins are hard and strong and I don't see them deforming when used on a loose (not rusted or corroded) clip with properly sized holes. If this is the case, the tool is not being used for its intended purpose. Small metal pins are not designed to break stuck clips. If you don't want to use many other methods to free them and want to sacrifice pins, this is your go-to, but don't blame the cleats for the flexing. I use them on motorcycles and cars so it's mostly piston circlips, transmission shafts and front forks. They were perfect for removing the clamps that hold the bearings on the Subaru Forester's wheel bearings. Additional pens are supplied in a small plastic/vinyl pouch. Like any small part, they can easily get lost if you have a litter box for your tool box. If you have at least a basic organization in place, this is not a problem. I'm glad the manufacturer doesn't include the fancy box and doesn't charge for it. I'm much happier using my own system and pocketing the extra money. My system is quite simple but works well. I taped a small (about 2x2x2 inch) plastic box with a cheap magnet for the bottom. Pliers with locking rings are in a box with other pliers (safety wire tools, etc.) with a box between the handles. The box is held loosely by a thin drawer liner and keeps all the pens in place. You can achieve the same effect with a magnet that is glued to the supplied bag or simply inserted into the zipper.