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Its was easy to access the clamps..
This is perhaps the only tool that can reach/release some of the hose clamps on my cars. Overall quality is good and you can tell it's not a bargain-basement tool, but it has a few issues that, for the price, keep it from being a 5-star tool in my opinion.
First and foremost, the ratcheting locking mechanism badly needs to have twice as many teeth. This sounds petty, but even as a humble DIYer I've been stuck in-between teeth more than once and it is very frustrating.
Second, this tool is a pain in the butt to store (especially if your box is space-limited). The stiff cable has a mind of its own and gets friggin' everywhere it you don't want it to be in your toolbox. There is no retention hook or mechanism on the body of the tool so that you can coil up the cable for storage. I personally think this is a pretty major design oversight that should be addressed if Astro makes a newer revision down the road. Zip-ties work, but there should really be some thought put into cable management from the factory.
All the (hopefully constructive) criticism aside, I'd still recommend these if you're in the market for some cable style hose clamp pliers. I vastly prefer using my more standard Blue-Point HCP9 pliers for easy to reach clamps, but sometimes they just can't get into a cramped area and that's where these Astro's really shine.
Good quality
I'm so glad I bought this tool it made life a lot easier to fix my car. I would buy it again no problem.
tool works as expected
The Astro Pneumatic 9409A Hose Clamp Pliers has a re-engineered double gear lock lever with wider and deeper gears for secure locking. It also features a new and improved cable assembly with larger cable and stronger connection for maximum strength. New cable adjuster and multiple gear lock provide accurate and secure locking for any clamp position between minimum and maximum range. Unit allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16-inch - 2-1/2-inch (18mm - 54mm). Precision clamp on the end of the flexible cable allows for extended range where other models cannot reach. Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster. US Patent # 6,370,985 B1, France Patent # 0012910, Cable Assembly - #9409ACA The Astro Pneumatic 9409A Hose Clamp Pliers has a re-engineered double gear lock lever with wider and deeper gears for secure locking. It also features a new and improved cable assembly with larger cable and stronger connection for maximum strength. New cable adjuster and multiple gear lock provide accurate and secure locking for any clamp position between minimum and maximum range. Unit allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16-inch - 2-1/2-inch (18mm - 54mm). Precision clamp on the end of the flexible cable allows for extended range where other models cannot reach. Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster. US Patent # 6,370,985 B1, France Patent # 0012910, Cable Assembly - #9409ACA
Features
Allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16-inch - 2-1/2-inch (18mm - 54mm)
Precision clamp on end of flexible cable allows for extended reach where other models cannot reach
Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster
Re-engineered for maximum strength
Specifications
Manufacturer : Astro Pneumatic Tool Company
Part Number : 9409A
Item Weight : 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions : 15.75 x 7.5 x 1 inches
Item model number : Drake Off Road12
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Color : Blue Clamp Pliers
Style : Cable Type
Material : Metal
Pattern : Nail pliers
Item Package Quantity : 1
Batteries Included? : No
Batteries Required? : No
Warranty Description : 1 Year
ASIN : B003D3N7YW
Customer Reviews : 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,253 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank : #12,796 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #12 in Vise Grips & Locking Pliers
Date First Available : April 27, 2006
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Its was easy to access the clamps..
This is perhaps the only tool that can reach/release some of the hose clamps on my cars. Overall quality is good and you can tell it's not a bargain-basement tool, but it has a few issues that, for the price, keep it from being a 5-star tool in my opinion.
First and foremost, the ratcheting locking mechanism badly needs to have twice as many teeth. This sounds petty, but even as a humble DIYer I've been stuck in-between teeth more than once and it is very frustrating.
Second, this tool is a pain in the butt to store (especially if your box is space-limited). The stiff cable has a mind of its own and gets friggin' everywhere it you don't want it to be in your toolbox. There is no retention hook or mechanism on the body of the tool so that you can coil up the cable for storage. I personally think this is a pretty major design oversight that should be addressed if Astro makes a newer revision down the road. Zip-ties work, but there should really be some thought put into cable management from the factory.
All the (hopefully constructive) criticism aside, I'd still recommend these if you're in the market for some cable style hose clamp pliers. I vastly prefer using my more standard Blue-Point HCP9 pliers for easy to reach clamps, but sometimes they just can't get into a cramped area and that's where these Astro's really shine.
Good quality
I'm so glad I bought this tool it made life a lot easier to fix my car. I would buy it again no problem.
tool works as expected
The Astro Pneumatic 9409A Hose Clamp Pliers has a re-engineered double gear lock lever with wider and deeper gears for secure locking. It also features a new and improved cable assembly with larger cable and stronger connection for maximum strength. New cable adjuster and multiple gear lock provide accurate and secure locking for any clamp position between minimum and maximum range. Unit allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16-inch - 2-1/2-inch (18mm - 54mm). Precision clamp on the end of the flexible cable allows for extended range where other models cannot reach. Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster. US Patent # 6,370,985 B1, France Patent # 0012910, Cable Assembly - #9409ACA The Astro Pneumatic 9409A Hose Clamp Pliers has a re-engineered double gear lock lever with wider and deeper gears for secure locking. It also features a new and improved cable assembly with larger cable and stronger connection for maximum strength. New cable adjuster and multiple gear lock provide accurate and secure locking for any clamp position between minimum and maximum range. Unit allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16-inch - 2-1/2-inch (18mm - 54mm). Precision clamp on the end of the flexible cable allows for extended range where other models cannot reach. Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster. US Patent # 6,370,985 B1, France Patent # 0012910, Cable Assembly - #9409ACA
Features
Allows for removal of plastic and/or metal self-tightening hose clamps with diameters of 11/16-inch - 2-1/2-inch (18mm - 54mm)
Precision clamp on end of flexible cable allows for extended reach where other models cannot reach
Pliers can be locked, freeing up your hands and making your job easier and faster
Re-engineered for maximum strength
Specifications
Manufacturer : Astro Pneumatic Tool Company
Part Number : 9409A
Item Weight : 1.6 ounces
Product Dimensions : 15.75 x 7.5 x 1 inches
Item model number : Drake Off Road12
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Color : Blue Clamp Pliers
Style : Cable Type
Material : Metal
Pattern : Nail pliers
Item Package Quantity : 1
Batteries Included? : No
Batteries Required? : No
Warranty Description : 1 Year
ASIN : B003D3N7YW
Customer Reviews : 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,253 ratings 4.4 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank : #12,796 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #12 in Vise Grips & Locking Pliers
Date First Available : April 27, 2006
We are offering a 30-day money-back guarantee!
If you are not satisfied with your purchase within 30 days of receiving the product, you can ship it back to us for a refund or exchange.
Before returning the item, kindly send us a request using the Self-Serve Return option or contact our customer support team to get your return authorization. You may contact us by email at support@mprtools.com, phone at 1-800-905-0410, or chat through our website. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm ET.
We want to guarantee your experience with us will be outstanding. Here are just a few of the reasons why mprtools.com is the go-to company to get your tools from:
We work very hard to ensure we offer the absolute best prices online. If you find it at a lower price somewhere else within 365 days of purchasing, please message us, and we’ll credit you back the difference right away.
It's our duty to provide superior quality tools you can trust to get the job done. If you're not fully satisfied with your order, you can request a return for a complete reimbursement.
Its was easy to access the clamps..
This is perhaps the only tool that can reach/release some of the hose clamps on my cars. Overall quality is good and you can tell it's not a bargain-basement tool, but it has a few issues that, for the price, keep it from being a 5-star tool in my opinion.
First and foremost, the ratcheting locking mechanism badly needs to have twice as many teeth. This sounds petty, but even as a humble DIYer I've been stuck in-between teeth more than once and it is very frustrating.
Second, this tool is a pain in the butt to store (especially if your box is space-limited). The stiff cable has a mind of its own and gets friggin' everywhere it you don't want it to be in your toolbox. There is no retention hook or mechanism on the body of the tool so that you can coil up the cable for storage. I personally think this is a pretty major design oversight that should be addressed if Astro makes a newer revision down the road. Zip-ties work, but there should really be some thought put into cable management from the factory.
All the (hopefully constructive) criticism aside, I'd still recommend these if you're in the market for some cable style hose clamp pliers. I vastly prefer using my more standard Blue-Point HCP9 pliers for easy to reach clamps, but sometimes they just can't get into a cramped area and that's where these Astro's really shine.
Good quality
I'm so glad I bought this tool it made life a lot easier to fix my car. I would buy it again no problem.
tool works as expected
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Great price and excellent tools.
Works very well and last long