Peterson USA Vise-Grips now at Epstein's

[paulsomlo]

Had an email this morning from HJE. Looks like five different models of NOS in limited quantities:
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/tool-brand/petersen-mfg-co.html

 

[d.mcfarland]

They are selling at a bit of a premium unfortunately. Wonder where they came from?

 

[Richard Cranium]

Must of found a store closing with some old/new stock.

 

[DSM_PWR]

At that price, I'd probably just buy knipex on Amazon.

 

[Notorious BRT]

Only four models left, ordered one of each!

 

[winlinmac]

The reviews on Amazon for the Knipex Vise-Grips are not pleasing to the eye for some reason. Might as well try Grip On for less than $19 instead.

At that price, I'd probably just buy knipex on Amazon.

 

[aczr2k]

The reviews on Amazon for the Knipex Vise-Grips are not pleasing to the eye for some reason. Might as well try Grip On for less than $19 instead.

Seriously? That last place I'd trust for reviews on tools is amazon.

 

[shockwave]

Only 3 models now

 

[onarant]

Got 2 10WR, 1-7WR and 1-5WR as soon as I got the email.

 

[pauls_workshop]

The price is appropriate for how good these are and the value of them! What isn't right is how you can still find old ones around for $6 or $7 at garage sales sometimes! - Paul

 

[four.cycle]

down to one now.
next best thing: (current bids are going to be different than what is shown here.)

Vise Grip 4WR (Petersen / Dewitt)
used
99 cents + $4 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Thurs. 02/25
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-PET...237559?hash=item5682898337:g:1HYAAOSwG-1WxnBY

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Vise Grip 5WR 7CR 10CR (Petersen / Dewitt)
three pairs
used
$6.50 + $6 shipping now. 4 bids now. ends Sat. 02/27
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Petersen-Ir...776662?hash=item41a4dc5256:g:CDEAAOSwKtVWxS0E

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Vise Grip 10CR (Petersen Dewitt)
used
99 cents + $6.75 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sat. 02/27
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VISE-GRIP-T...328250?hash=item542a71687a:g:fhQAAOSwe7BWvon8

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Vise Grip 10R (Petersen Dewitt)
used. need some TLC. (or maybe just some oil.)
99 cents + $6.75 shipping now. 0 bids now. ends Sat. 02/27
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VISE-GRIP-T...757774?hash=item542ac4418e:g:L8wAAOSwe7BWyRES

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Vise Grip 20R Chain Wrench Vise Grip (Petersen Dewitt)
used
$10 + $6.80 shipping now. 1 bid now. ends Sun. 02/28
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VISE-GRIP-C...768430?hash=item1c61600aae:g:7s0AAOSwx-9Wvez-

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[martin666]

Guess I'm lucky to live around 3 decent flea markets. Peterson vice grips are almost a staple at the tables. So many that I can be real picky and only buy the real nice ones, always pay between 7 and 10 dollars. Wouldn't even think about buying them at that price NOS or not

 

[four.cycle]

^ I'm tending to agree with you on that one, although unfortunately we don't have any real "swap meet" deals around here, so Ebay and CL are pretty much the only options.

 

[jeffmoss26]

I picked up a pair of 5WR today.

 

[pauls_workshop]

Epsteins has some better deals that cater to all, but they also have a small "snob" clientele that can pay large prices for impeccable vintage items or very high end items. Nothing wrong with that in any way, just that those things and prices aren't for me, or most people really. I'll buy their deals though for sure when there is value to me. - Paul

 

[iajonesy]

Only 6 pair left as of 10 minutes ago.

Mike

 

[winlinmac]

Is there a Universal Jaw Option available from Vise-Grip?

 

[Fedwrench]

I have always been baffled by everyone's lust for the US Made vise grips

I understand the Chinese vice grips are pure garbage but, the grip on locking pliers sold under brands such as Proto and Snap on are sooo much better than anything else. I know the grip ons are made in Spain but, they are really good.

 

[pauls_workshop]

I have always been baffled by everyone's lust for the US Made vise grips

I understand the Chinese vice grips are pure garbage but, the grip on locking pliers sold under brands such as Proto and Snap on are sooo much better than anything else. I know the grip ons are made in Spain but, they are really good.

This topic has been debated and discussed in many threads. Grip Ons are the best modern you can get pretty much - no problem with that. If we mostly like German Knipex stuff, we can also like Spanish Grip On stuff. But the Petersen Vice Grips had perfect heat treatment, so are very very hard but are not brittle, and will last a few lifetimes without wearing out the jaws. Nobody else has been able to do that. And Protos by the way all used to be rebadged Petersen Vice-Grips until recently. In fact, getting Proto versions, or several other versions, of the real Petersen Vice-Grips is often a way to get them cheaper as not everyone realizes the Petersen's were made for many many other brands back in the day. Some have turned up under Wilde name, some under Master Mechanic, others too. - Paul

 

[My Old Tools]

By eBay standards, NOS for under $30 is cheap.

 

[anndel]

^ I'm tending to agree with you on that one, although unfortunately we don't have any real "swap meet" deals around here, so Ebay and CL are pretty much the only options.

Same here, I went to a garage sale several weeks ago and they had some on a table with a price tag of $25 for the 5WR, small long nose version and $30 for the 7WR.

 

[winlinmac]

Now the bidding on eBay starts...
Anyone here listing one of these Vise Grips on eBay for grabs?

 

[Notorious BRT]

Look what just arrived!

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[anndel]

^ I'm tending to agree with you on that one, although unfortunately we don't have any real "swap meet" deals around here, so Ebay and CL are pretty much the only options.

Same here. The last garage sale I went to, the seller wanted $25 for a beat up 7R and didn't budge on the price. He had 10 of them and wondered why no one was buying them.