Channellock Tool Roll-3
Score: 88/100
Facom Auto Lock Grip Pliers
Score: 92/100Rankings
The Facom 580.10 is a 250mm chrome molybdenum steel long-nose lock-grip plier featuring a patented quick-release trigger and a 5-position slip-joint mechanism. It offers exceptional gripping capacity up to 100mm tubular sections and one-handed operation capabilities. It is best suited for professional mechanics and automotive technicians needing versatile gripping for large cylindrical parts.
The Channellock TOOL ROLL-3 is a versatile 5-piece professional pliers set designed for technicians and electricians, featuring high-carbon steel construction with laser heat-treated teeth. The set includes two tongue and groove pliers, long nose pliers, diagonal cutters, and lineman's pliers, all stored in a portable tool roll pouch. It is best suited for professionals who need a complete toolkit for general mechanical and electrical work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 62 HRCbest | |
— | 250 mmbest | |
32 mm | 100 mmbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1,370 g | 790 gbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Jaw & Cutting Performance(3) | ||
Jaw Type | Mixed | Long-nose |
Jaw Capacity (mm) | 32 mm | 100 mm |
Finish | Polished | Chrome |
Handle & Ergonomics(2) | ||
Handle Type | Comfort Grip | Non-slip Chequered |
Grip Type | Comfort Grip | Non-slip |
Core Specifications(4) | ||
Tool Type | Set | Long-nose Lock Grip Pliers |
Material | High Carbon Steel | Chrome Molybdenum Steel |
Overall Length (mm) | Multiple mm | 250 mm |
Weight (g) | 1370 g | 790 g |
Adjustability & Mechanisms(1) | ||
Locking Mechanism | Permalock | Auto-lock |
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Professional reviewers, including ToolGuyd and YouTube experts, praise the Facom 580.10 for its unmatched 100 mm capacity and superior unlocking comfort, noting it rivals top competitors like Grip-On and Irwin.
Everyday users commonly praise the smooth quick-release mechanism and strong grip on various cylindrical parts, noting that it saves time compared to standard locking pliers.
“virtually no effort”
“saves time over standard locking pliers”
Choose TOOL ROLL-3 for heavy gripping tasks with a larger tongue and groove plier, or TOOL ROLL-5 for electrical versatility.
