MIG welding pliers... Made in USA? Found one!

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This came up a long time ago.The original Welpers are a Japanese product (now a-days that means quality) - but most are from Chinese originationSome, including myself, were looking for a Made In USA option.Well, I notice that Channel lock makes one... and if you zoom in, you can see that it says Made in USA.Didn't see anyone else post about it.  Not sure when it was released.http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...9SIA04017R0717With shipping, that is the lowest price I found (free shipping).  I ordered one and if there is an interest, I'll report/compare it to a Chinese version that I have.  I need a 2nd one anyway because I always misplace the first one - end up grabbing diagonal cutters instead (Channel lock BTW).Con Fuse!Miller Dynasty 350Millermatic 350P-Spoolmatic 30AMiller Multimatic 200Hypertherm PowerMax 1000G3Miller Maxstar 200DX
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Reply:ChannelLocks are usually nice stuff.I've seen some - must be 50 years old, still good.
Reply:Eastwood has them too.http://www.eastwood.com/channellock-...-s-pliers.htmlWeld like a "WELDOR", not a wel-"DERR" MillerDynasty700DX,Dynasty350DX4ea,Dynasty200DX,Li  ncolnSW200-2ea.,MillerMatic350P,MillerMatic200w/spoolgun,MKCobraMig260,Lincoln SP-170T,PlasmaCam/Hypertherm1250,HFProTig2ea,MigMax1ea.
Reply:Awesome I will have to add these to my wish list, no more have wire cutters and channel locks to tighten tips. best of all they are made here to me that means I will spend money for it Ranger 250 thick stuffHobart Handler 140 not thick stuffthe pane and oxy setup
Reply:Harry J. Epstein Co. has them too.  $ 19.50 http://store.harryepstein.com/cp/MiscPliers/360.html
Reply:Here's the best mig welding wire cutter and tip cleaner ever. I have a bunch of that other style and they never withstand the test of time. Ever!I hate being bi-polar it's awsomeMy Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Reply:Originally Posted by weldermikeHere's the best mig welding wire cutter and tip cleaner ever. I have a bunch of that other style and they never withstand the test of time. Ever!
Reply:That's what I use Mike.
Reply:If my 15 year old Welpers ever die I will buy the Chanelock ones.Disclaimer; "I am just an a$$hole welder, don't take it personally ."
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Reply:Originally Posted by Jimmy_popExactly what I use.