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 ?

Bigdav160 · 02-20-2015, 08:55 AM

To get snap rings off. Maybe I'm misunderstanding.

johnnyclack · 02-21-2015, 01:18 PM

Thanks for your response. I can't really tell by your PIC, but lock-rings do not holes in the ends, they are heavier but very similar to cir-clips

They serve the same function as snap rings but are used in applications where more strength is required, a lot of industrial shafts & gears see their use.Think of snap-rings as light duty and lock-rings as "heavy duty".

After using my new pliers last night I believe the notch is for greater visibility when attempting to grasp the ends of the lock-ring.

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 ?

02-20-2015, 08:55 AM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Lock-Ring pliers, why is there a notch on one side of the tip To get snap rings off. Maybe I'm misunderstanding. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

02-21-2015, 01:18 PM	#3
johnnyclack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: On the banks of the Clackamas River, Eagle CreeK Oregon Posts: 387	Re: Lock-Ring pliers, why is there a notch on one side of the tip Thanks for your response. I can't really tell by your PIC, but lock-rings do not holes in the ends, they are heavier but very similar to cir-clips They serve the same function as snap rings but are used in applications where more strength is required, a lot of industrial shafts & gears see their use.Think of snap-rings as light duty and lock-rings as "heavy duty". After using my new pliers last night I believe the notch is for greater visibility when attempting to grasp the ends of the lock-ring.



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