Sold/Expired Recommend retaining ring pliers, please

I would like to buy a set of retaining ring pliers. My immediate need it to remove the internal retaining ring from a few Costco 2AA Luxeons. However, I want a set that I won't have to replace or augment if a different need arises.

For the Costco, I need a model that can remove an internal ring that is about 28mm across. Other than that, I'm lost: 0 offset vs 45 vs 90 degrees; pin thickness; sprung vs. not sprung, and so on.

I'd like to spend no more than $40 for a used kit, so you can recommend a kit that sells new for up to $100. Should I focus on a set that can handle internal rings only? It seems that most sets bundle pliers that handle internal and external rings.

I see models by MAC Tools, Matco, OTC Owantanno, Proto, Wright, S-K, Milbar, Snap-On, Horizon Tool (for the US Government), and more.

Help!

Just get a few pairs of cheap needle nose pliers at the dollar store.

Grind/file the tips to fit your retaining rings.

Oops: Wrong forum. I guess I'll post a pointer to this in the Machining forum.

There are many available. Many of them are adjustable so they can be used on internal as well as external rings. Some require that you dis-assemble and reassemble to switch from one mode to another.

I have Wilde catalog number 1234 (no kidding). It has replaceble tips so yo ucan use straight or bent. It comes with 5 sets of tips in various sizes and shapes. It converts from one mode to the other by pushing on some pins. No tools required. It only handles 1/4 to 2 inches.

Daniel

Darn, gadget-lover, I love designs where the little parts can't be lost; I wish I had discovered your post sooner. I just ordered a set of Sears Craftsman Professional retaining retaining ring pliers: a small ($23) and a medium ($25) bundled for $40 direct from Sears:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&pid=00950460000&bidsite=CRAFT&vertical=TOOL

I considered those, but cheaped out and bought the crappy eleven dollar ones at Sears:

http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=TOOL&pid=00945358000

daloosh

I just bought one yesterday from Harbor Freight Tools for $4.99. It comes with interchangeable tips at 45degrees, 90 degrees and straight. The package sez it works from 3/8" to 2" internal and external rings. I tried it on the ring and reflector inside my QIII and it works great.