🔧 Lang Tools (3495) 12-Piece Fixed Tip Combination Internal & External Snap Ring Pliers Set Review

They are by no means intended for everyday use in a shop. They are not that comfortable to use, even a little awkward compared to branded machine tools. But they get the job done when you need to work on your gardening tools. Their advantage over the interchangeable tip type is that you don't have to search for tips. Also, you can store them in a suitcase instead of a tool box. They might not fit snugly in the case, and yes, they move even with the lid closed, but at least they're all in the…

Definitely the best snap ring pliers I have ever used. At work we have several different types and brands, none of which match the Lang Tools product. They work easily and move inside out in seconds. My work colleagues come to me every day to use them. My only caveat on them is that they come back to me clean and if they break they are replaced with another identical long circlip pliers. They are used on retaining rings that hold roller pins in heat treating furnaces. We inspect roller pins…

I'm an Material Handling Forklift Technician based in Columbia, South Carolina. Have wanted good snap ring pliers for a long time. I've had a set of Blue Points since 1987 but most of them have been lost. This set was (except for the handles) identical to this one. They never bend or break so I wanted a similar set. I found them after a little research and pulled the trigger. They appear to be very well made. I could turn them down from a 3 or 4 star rating because I had to develop 3 of the 24…

I use snap ring pliers very often when servicing large industrial plants. I have various circlip pliers from Snap On, Knipex, Hazet and Wiha. I needed a complete set in a case that I could always keep in one of my collection boxes for special work. My first choice was the Williams set (PL1612) but I didn't want to spend that much money even though it was the best choice. Some reviewers have noted that it is the same as Snap On because Lange MAKES Snap On pliers. Nothing is further from the…

Let me start by saying that I am a 12 year old mechanical engineer am designing, assembling, repairing, enhancing and maintaining production equipment, and I spend a lot of time designing race cars and auto racing (and general auto repair for that matter) - not to honk, but honestly I can do the in fairly accurately assess the hand tools used in these areas. For the price, these pliers are without a doubt a five star product. Add in the ability to move inside-out faster and they're worth the…

This snap ring pliers set offers a large selection of the most common pin sizes and nose angles and excellent workmanship. While transitioning from inside to outside operation takes a little longer than cam action pliers offered elsewhere, it only takes about 30 seconds to remove the pivot screw and then replace the screw elsewhere to change the action, which I find perfectly acceptable does not require frequent replacement. Also, the simplicity and precision of the pan screw design compared to