Vintage Channellock 460 Adjustable Tongue & Groove Pliers

Description : This vintage Channellock Model 460 adjustable tongue-and-groove pliers are a durable American-made hand tool designed for gripping pipe, fittings, nuts, and irregular-shaped materials. Manufactured in Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA, the pliers feature Channellock’s distinctive blue handles and multi-position adjustable jaw design, allowing users to quickly adapt to different workpiece sizes. Widely trusted by plumbers, mechanics, and tradespeople, these pliers remain a workshop essential known for strength, reliability, and long service life. This example shows typical signs of use while retaining strong functionality and clear maker markings.

Era
Late 20th Century (circa 1970s–1990s)

Style
Industrial Workshop Tool

Technique
Forged High-Carbon Steel Construction with Adjustable Tongue-and-Groove Joint

Tools Used
Drop forging equipment, machining tools, heat-treating equipment, grinding machinery, assembly fixtures, vinyl-dip coating equipment

History
Channellock has produced adjustable pliers in Meadville, Pennsylvania since the 1930s and became one of America's most recognized hand tool manufacturers. The Model 460 is part of the company's classic line of tongue-and-groove pliers favored by professional tradespeople and homeowners alike.

Manufacturer / Maker
Channellock, Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA

Measurements
16 ½" L x 3 ½" W x 1" D

Suggested Weight
2.5 lb

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension
18" x 6" x 3"

Item Number : P16955

Category : Handtools

Brand : Channellock, Meadville, Pennsylvania, USA