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Category Archives: Pliers
Grip-on ErgoGrip Locking Pliers
Grip-on’s 727-08 ErgoGrip locking pliers sure are a strange a sight with its right-angle pistol-grip design. With a 70-degree angled design, these pliers are intended to reduce hand strain and fatigue, and are ideal for use in confined spaces. They … Continue reading
Xuron Pliers & Shears – ToolGuyd Favorites
First of all, we absolutely LOVE Xuron pliers and shears. Yes, we know that we’ve mentioned this before, but great products like Xuron’s deserve the fresh attention. Second of all, we absolutely LOVE the above product image. Here’s why Xuron products … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Made in USA, Pliers, Precision Tools, ToolGuyd Favorites
Tagged Xuron
2 Comments | October 13th, 2009
Gearwrench Double-X Hemostat Review
Today we’re taking a quick look at the relatively new Gearwrench Double-X hemostat. Similar in design to Gearwrench’s Double-X pliers, these hemostats are designed to hold and clamp onto objects in hard to reach areas. Hemostats are clamping forceps that (in a non-medical … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Mechanics' Tools, Pliers, Tool Reviews
Tagged Gearwrench
4 Comments | September 11th, 2009
Grip-on Locking Pliers – Muy Dulce!
Grip-on locking pliers are the bee’s knees. Seriously. Grip-on offers a wide selection of locking pliers styles, their prices are fair, and their tools are of superb quality and feel. Grip-on’s pliers are available with an enamel coating as shown … Continue reading
Posted in Clamps, Mechanics' Tools, Pliers
Tagged Grip-on, Locking Pliers
4 Comments | August 12th, 2009
Channellock Retaining Ring Pliers
“I’m looking for a first pair of retaining or snap ring pliers. What do you recommend?” We hear this a lot, and often recommend that Channellock is the way to go. Why? Well, Channellock’s internal/external universal retaining ring pliers are high quality tools that … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Made in USA, Pliers
Tagged Channellock, Retaining Ring Pliers
6 Comments | August 11th, 2009
Channellock Product Videos via YouTube
As we were working on a recent post about Channellock’s adjustable wrenches , we discovered several entertaining and insightful Channellock product videos. The clip above features Channellock’s adjustable wrenches. To view the other Channellock videos, check out their YouTube channel. Channellock YouTube Channel
Posted in Hand Tools, Mechanics' Tools, Pliers, Wrenches
Tagged Channellock
1 Comment | July 22nd, 2009
Xuron Precision Pliers, Shears, & Scissors
Xuron produces superb precision tools - we love their pliers, shears, and scissors. Xuron tools are durable, comfortable to use, provide exceptional performance, are very affordable, and are made in the USA. Our favorite Xuron tools are their non-serrated short nose pliers (pictured above), … Continue reading
Posted in Electrical Tools, Made in USA, Pliers, Precision Tools
Tagged Xuron
Leave a comment | June 8th, 2009
SK Compound Pliers on Sale
I was just browsing SK’s website and noticed that their 2-piece compound pliers set is currently on sale. The set will set you back about $40 plus ~$9 shipping, not too bad given that the set retails for $60-65. Alternatively, you … Continue reading
Grip-On Bunion Relief Pliers?!!
I was browsing Grip-On’s catalog the other day, and found mention of this unusual tool. Grip-On’s bunion relief pliers can be used to spot-stretch all types of footwear to accomodate bunions, corns, and other painful bumps on the feet. In … Continue reading
Channellock 6-in-1 Rescue Tool on Sale for $38
Channellock’s 6-in-1 Rescue Tool is one heck of a multitool. It is 10″ long, weighs a whopping 26oz, and packs a whole lot of life-saving action. The Rescue Tool is of course intended for professional rescuers, but most of its features are handy … Continue reading
Update – Obvious Soft-Handled Vise-Grip Country-of-Origin Info
The other day, ToolGuyd described one way of checking the country-of-origin of a pair of soft-handled Vise-Grips. Well, it has come to light (thanks Elroy) that there is a MUCH simpler method that requires simply checking looking at the adjustment screw.
Hidden Soft Handled Vise-Grips’ Country-of-Origin Info
If you recall from the previous ToolGuyd entry, I mentioned that I was a bit hesitant to try out Irwin’s soft-gripped Vise-Grips. You see, I like knowing where a tool is made, but that’s pretty hard to do when half … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Pliers, Tips
Tagged Irwin, Locking Pliers, Vise-Grip
3 Comments | January 11th, 2009
“Irwin” Soft Handled Vise-Grips
The reputation of Vise-Grips precedes Irwin’s ownership by quite a few decades. Since Irwin’s acquisition of the Vise-Grip label, there have been many changes – some good, some bad. One of the improvements was the addition of soft-handled grip options – such … Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, Pliers
Tagged Irwin, Locking Pliers, Vise-Grip
Leave a comment | January 10th, 2009