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02-06-18, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson

Or the VAR #16:

Well, yes, that's the Cadillac of lockring tools.

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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson

If you're on a budget, a standard set of slip-jaw pliers can be converted into a serviceable copy of the Hozan pliers:

DIY Lockring Pliers: 3 Steps (with Pictures)

Dang. Wish I'd thought of that before I bought my VAR. (OK, I would have bought the VAR anyway.)
The nice thing about the Hozan pliers is that they have rounded jaws, not flat, so they do less damage and grip round things better, should you have to resort to that method.

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