From RoadBike June 2006

Save room in your toolbox with Lisle Corporation’s Combination Internal/External Snap Ring Pliers. Designed to be used on both internal and external snap rings, these pliers combine two functions in one tool. In one position, the pliers compress internal rings; then, with a flick of the quick-change lever, they’ll expand external rings. The tool comes with four sets of tips, allowing it to fit a number of applications, and a plastic storage box.

As always, be extremely careful when working with snap rings under tension — these parts can become unguided missiles if you lose your grip. And make sure you wear safety glasses when you’re using a tool like this. RB

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Combination Internal/ External Snap Ring Pliers

Part #46000 $11.95
Lisle Corporation
712/542-5101
lislecorp.com