Craftsman  Swivel Jaw Hose Plier

Garbage! I would expect this from HFT but not sears! I am going to see about getting them replaced and in the mean time I am getting a New Pair From my MAC Tools Dealer. One snap ring failed after two uses and then on the third use they bent way out of wack. Cheap steel and poorly designed product. just more prof that craftsman quality control is in the toilet.

I was a real treat using this Hose Pliers, made the job much easier & faster

These are good for automotive spring style clamps. These are a little akward to use in tight locations, but overall a very useful tool. Much better than trying to make a pair of slip joints work.

these work good on even modern band clamps, spring clamps, pretty much any clamp but worm clamps. good quality

broke after the first time i used them. the little clips flew off and i was unable to find them. will be returning to the store once i get time ioff from work and schiool. -will

Tool to make auto work easier, made in the USA!

Handy little tool priced so the homeowner do-it-yourselfer can put one in his toolbox without guilt. This is a must have for the home automechanic.

These pliers are essential for getting the spring loaded hose clamps, Though craftsman needed to take a closer look before they approved these tools. The spring that locks the tool closed needs to be a little stronger because it has a tendency to not lock without pushing the lever in. The handles really could use some type of grip material like a vinyl dip or a cushion grip. The handles just have some lines made into the metal handle that are useless. I will have to dip it in vinyl myself. The metal that connects to the business end of the tool should have been made about 2 inches longer with a third rivet. At least they have a lifetime warranty and that is great. Tool should have been marked better with the manufacturers code as well as made in USA. It is the little things that count and tools are no different. I hope craftsman continues to look to USA companies for their tools. If not, a lot of folks will look elsewhere for their tools. I have met a lot of angry people in sears when they see the tools are made in china. These pliers are thankfully USA made.

The location under my posting ID should read Lago Vista instead of Leander. I used the Swivel Jaw Hose Plier for the first time to loosen radiator hose clamps on my truck. After locking onto the 3rd clamp, one of the black swivel jaws popped out. I noticed this one was loose upon removing it from the package & gave it a gentle squeeze with needle nose pliers. I see another reviewer had the same experience. I was still able to use the plier for a while longer. But as I was reinstalling the upper hose clamp, the empty ring where the swivel jaw had popped, snapped off at the upper neck. I retrieved both faulty pieces & sent pix to Sears (also attached here). It was a very handy tool, while it lasted, and I had put off draining the radiator until I had it to help with the clamps. I'd like to have the plier replaced, but this one needs to be re-engineered to perform according to the Craftsman quality standards we?ve known & come to expect. I would've rated this tool lower, if not for the prompt response by Sears in offering a refund or replacement, including free UPS pick-up & delivery of a new one.