Lock-Ring pliers, why is there a notch on one side of the tip - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnnyclack · 02-20-2015, 12:22 AM

I am not asking about snap-ring pliers, my question is about Lock-ring pliers to be used on external lock-rings that would be in place on the end of a splined shaft.

The tips are knurled, and while one side is a flat jaw the opposite is notched. I have always wondered how the notch is to be used. I just picked up a new pair tonight and so once again the question is in my mind.

Any answers or wild a** guesses out there ?

02-20-2015, 12:22 AM	#1
johnnyclack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: On the banks of the Clackamas River, Eagle CreeK Oregon Posts: 387	Lock-Ring pliers, why is there a notch on one side of the tip I am not asking about snap-ring pliers, my question is about Lock-ring pliers to be used on external lock-rings that would be in place on the end of a splined shaft. The tips are knurled, and while one side is a flat jaw the opposite is notched. I have always wondered how the notch is to be used. I just picked up a new pair tonight and so once again the question is in my mind. Any answers or wild a** guesses out there ?



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