If fixed the biggest flaw with vise grips

[readhead]

The first time I saw this was in 1973 when I was a sheet metal apprentice. We sanded a flat spot on a 1/2” washer and TIG welded it on. That was also before the release lever and I recall having to pry open the vise grips with a screwdriver.

 

[danfromsyr]

I have a coupler nut welded to one pair so I can occasionally use it with threaded rod & a slide hammer weight.

 

[KnurledNut]

I have a coupler nut welded to one pair so I can occasionally use it with threaded rod & a slide hammer weight.

I made an adaptor for my slide hammer too.

 

[d.mcfarland]

Started with a carriage bolt (to have the square portion under the head) and quickly tig welded on a large stainless wing nut. Seemed like the most logical choice and the closest I could find to the old C clamps posted above.

What should we do next?

 

[rlitman]

I have a coupler nut welded to one pair so I can occasionally use it with threaded rod & a slide hammer weight.

I almost did that, but never liked the direction that pulled. What I did was take a link from a 3/8" chain, cut out a section the width of the handle, closed the jaws, and aligned the chain link with the jaws when I welded it on. That way it pulls straight away from what it's holding.

 

[KnurledNut]

The Bremen 1/4 square drive screw will fit in the old ViseGrips.

 

[MyNameisMud]

I suppose I could weld without gloves on.

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