CHANNELLOCK® is becoming a regular on DIY Network's "Cool Tools." Last month, its crew headed to Meadville – for the second time in the show's history – to see how our new, versatile 6.5" 412 V-Jaw pliers are made. Their first visit, in 2007, was to see how a slightly bigger tongue-and-groove plier was made – the 20.25" BIGAZZ®. That doesn’t even take into account the many other times the show has featured CHANNELLOCK® as part of trade show reviews and other exclusive episodes.

The crew appreciated the opportunity to get up close and personal while our associates forged, machined, assembled, polished and dipped-and-gripped a piece of raw steel into a tool that plumbers and do-it-yourselfers find very handy. After a full day in the factory, they saw first hand why CHANNELLOCK® is known for manufacturing quality pliers.

Not only was the TV crew familiar with manufacturing for the show, they were also tool lovers. So, it was a great compliment to hear their admiration for the efficiency of our process and the passion of our associates. You could even see a twinkle in the eyes of the crew while our associates forged the 412 pliers - or maybe it was just the sparks...

Look for the 6.5" 412 V-Jaw pliers in the "Compact Power" episode of season 7, which begins in November. We'll announce the air date and time when DIY Network finalizes its schedule in the fall.

Michele M. King
Communications & Training Manager
Channellock, Inc.