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Tag Archives: Locking Pliers
Perfect Grip Pliers
We were sent a tip about a new type of pliers seeking backing over at Kickstarter. Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, New Tools, Pliers
Tagged auto-adjust pliers, automatic locking pliers, Locking Pliers
2 Comments | January 16th, 2012
C.H. Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers Review and Video Demo
C.H. Hanson’s Automatic locking pliers are convenient, and I like ‘em a lot, but they’re not perfect. Here’s why… Continue reading
Posted in DIY & Home, Hand Tools, Pliers
Tagged automatic locking pliers, C.H. Hanson, Locking Pliers
Leave a comment | August 26th, 2011
C.H. Hanson Automatic Locking Pliers and Clamps
C.H. Hanson’s re-designed Automatic pliers are said to be stronger and faster to use than traditional pliers. I’ve seen a lot of love for the previous LockJaw version, and would expect for these to become just as popular. Continue reading
Posted in Hand Tools, New Tools, Pliers
Tagged C.H. Hanson, Locking Pliers
9 Comments | March 29th, 2011
From Vise-Grips to Grip-ons
To add to yesterday’s post where I mentioned how fond I am of Grip-on pliers, I’ll share with you my reasoning for trying them out. First of all, I love trying out new and unfamiliar tools. With that in mind, the … Continue reading
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
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