I am after a pair of circlip/snap ring pliers for this type of clip:

Has to be a proper tool, I’ve already tried bodging, just bent the clip

Anybody know where I might be able to get em, I’ll ask my local Snap on dealer, but aside from that I’ve no ideas

Thank you

Are those not designed to come out with a pick hence the cutaway edge?

to fit or remove? If fitting, can you not knock it on using a slightly bigger socket from a socket set?

I have seen them, but I’ve not got a clue what they’re called and my google results are lacking.

Unless you’ve got lots to install, I’d be inclined to grind the tips on a pair of old and/or cheap long nosed pliers, as all you really need is a couple flat faces to spread the clip. If you’re feeling flush, you could probably use a dremel to make a couple grooves to help retain the clip better.
Admittedly using a pair of normal long nosed pliers means you’ll need to spread the handles to open the clip, but it would work.

If they’re internal:

To fit, put one end in them run a ballpoint pen around the clip to seat it.

Removal is with a pick I thought?

These?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000LFTFKU/

FFS Drac, do I have to edit shit URLs from Moderator posts too now? (-:

Those circlip pliers linked won’t work with that design of snap ring.

You could leave them 😀

Flat snap ring pliers

Random google image
https://goo.gl/images/xVWcQL

Snap on do them

those snap rings are on my cars gear box main shaft I need to get them off to replace the bearings, then are quite thick, took more than a pick to remove them, two flat screw drivers and a lot of force.

I always prefer a proper tool £30 and many hours of pain, plasters and swearing saved.

This place being the fountain of all knowledge (it really is – never ceases to amaze me) thought I’d ask here

Do Knipex have anything suitable?

Constant section retaining rings they’re called. Not sure if a tool is readily available.

I got it out with an Opinel last night*, changing the bearings on a HOPE hub. Are these much sturdier? I was able to get them back in by squezing them with one hand and pushing with the knife.

*am off to the hospital later. It got me in the eye and have a very sore eyeball. Wear safety specs!

These are the correct tool

https://store.snapon.com/Snap-Ring-Pliers-Pliers-Snap-Ring-3-32-wide-straight-tip-1-16-thick-end–P647706.aspx