superautobacs
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Those boxes are cool indeed.
Thanks for all the info/research.
Thanks for all the info/research.
Who makes the best locking pliers in the world today?
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The Acesa plier looks somehow german.... USAG also has german ones .....:
Before everybody offered the Grip-On pliers the Bollmann dude to whom, i spoke with said that they supplied a lot to other "manufaturers" but the Grip-On ones have a lower purchase price (lower labor costs and raw material costs in spain)
From the USAG website:
Pastorino "524 N"
Before everybody offered the Grip-On pliers the Bollmann dude to whom, i spoke with said that they supplied a lot to other "manufaturers" but the Grip-On ones have a lower purchase price (lower labor costs and raw material costs in spain)
From the USAG website:
Pastorino "524 N"
From the USAG website:
Interesting design and looks quite similar to the one I posted with Stahlwille labeling which looks really superior to anything else. I am still trying to find who is the real maker of this pliers but with no luck.
if you like the Stahlwille ones why not buy them ???
I will call them tomorrow to find out more.....
I have already ordered very expensive Aigo stainless steel ones. so for now I am just curious about the maker of those stahlwille pliers, and in the future I might buy them. Let us know what they tell you over the phone. thanks, I appreciate your time
american lockpicker
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if you like the Stahlwille ones why not buy them ???
I will call them tomorrow to find out more.....
Any ideas where I can buy them in the US?
Vinko
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I wouldn't mind getting a pair either. Please let me know if you find a US source. I'm thinking Samstag might have them or could get them?
Stahlwille locking pliers etc. should be available (or special ordered) from Samstagsales or mdmetric.com
or contact directly:
Stahlwille Tools NA, Inc.
3655 Webber St., Suite A
Sarasota FL 34242
Tel: 001 / 941 / 9225434
Fax: 001 / 941 / 9240838
Wezag locking pliers and crimping tools:
WEZAG TOOLS, Inc.
1490 W. Bernard Drive, Unit B
Addison, IL 60101-4330
U.S.A.
Phone +1 (630) 953-8780
on the Samstag site they offer these two pliers:
175mm for $ 33.98 at samstag $31.14 at mdmetric
250mm $ 37.89 at samstag $34.73 at mdmetric
Look , one of the classic style one new style , same jaws style..
or contact directly:
Stahlwille Tools NA, Inc.
3655 Webber St., Suite A
Sarasota FL 34242
Tel: 001 / 941 / 9225434
Fax: 001 / 941 / 9240838
Wezag locking pliers and crimping tools:
WEZAG TOOLS, Inc.
1490 W. Bernard Drive, Unit B
Addison, IL 60101-4330
U.S.A.
Phone +1 (630) 953-8780
on the Samstag site they offer these two pliers:
175mm for $ 33.98 at samstag $31.14 at mdmetric
250mm $ 37.89 at samstag $34.73 at mdmetric
Look , one of the classic style one new style , same jaws style..
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ok the Wezag lady called back: The "old" design is simply the 7" version of the locking pliers, the larger sizes 10" + have the "new" style. She said you can`t offer the same 30 years old style to your customers all the time so thats why it was changed somewhen. But locking pliers (and punch pliers) are only a secondary business, so their catalog also dont show all locking pliers products they make, their main product are the crimping pliers. Without the crimping pliers they probably wouldn`t exist anymore due to the imports and competition in the locking pliers market. But they still make them and supply to wholesalers and companies like Stahlwille and Gedore etc.
btw:
these ones are also from Wezag (even if they don`t appear in their catalog) like i already thought:
Stahlwille:
Bollmann:
Hazet:
VBW:
USAG Italy
Gedore "137 P"
Gedore "137 PA" with smooth jaws:
Gedore "136 P"
actual pics of the Gedore pliers.
Note the different "upper body" without the notch near the jaws (compared to the Gedore catalog pics + USAG) and different release levers and knurlings.
btw:
these ones are also from Wezag (even if they don`t appear in their catalog) like i already thought:
Stahlwille:
Bollmann:
Hazet:
VBW:
USAG Italy
Gedore "137 P"
Gedore "137 PA" with smooth jaws:
Gedore "136 P"
actual pics of the Gedore pliers.
Note the different "upper body" without the notch near the jaws (compared to the Gedore catalog pics + USAG) and different release levers and knurlings.
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Vinko
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Those smooth jawed German vise grips are great.
Abodyracer
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Chads started selling Stahlwille a while back.
american lockpicker
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I agree.......
Well said...
arkangel06
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Grip ons no question!
Vinko
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This thread just reminded me that I really want those Stahlwille pliers. The flat pair, and the needle nose.
Vinko
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Still looking for this design by Wezag or Stahlwille to no avail
If you're in the US, did you try Samstag?
I'd like to get some of those rebranded Stahlwille myself. Though those Stubai look good too.
tradesmanschoice
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Hello Adrian,
Well I know lots of people will stare at me in disbelief when I tell them this, but in my opinion, the best locking pliers around today are made by Stanley.
They are the strongest and best out of the many units I have tested. What's more they are relatively cheap!
The lockjaw variety are hard to use in my opinion and badly designed from an ergonomic standpoint.
Regards,
Mark.
demographic
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Using Mole/vice grips to unscrew pipes is a bit like taking a peeshooter to a gunfight.
Personally I would use a Stillson/Pipe wrench.
Of course this means the original poster now has the perfect excuse to buy two tools instead of one.
Personally I would use a Stillson/Pipe wrench.
Of course this means the original poster now has the perfect excuse to buy two tools instead of one.
Yetihunter
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Sorry for resurrecting a zombi, but, where's the love for the facom t5?
They also have a whole range of other unique locking grip goodies.
Just watch out for some of the one's made in StanleyVille that are slipping into
the product line. Can't miss: They're absolutely wretched looking.
They also have a whole range of other unique locking grip goodies.
Just watch out for some of the one's made in StanleyVille that are slipping into
the product line. Can't miss: They're absolutely wretched looking.
Snap Ons are still rebranded Grip-Ons correct?
http://store.snapon.com/LP-Series-Pliers-Locking-Curved-Jaw-with-cutter-10-long-P644849.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G0MGTQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
they look identical. They're priced similarly too. I'd rather have the Snap Ons so I can get warranty work on them
http://store.snapon.com/LP-Series-Pliers-Locking-Curved-Jaw-with-cutter-10-long-P644849.aspx
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G0MGTQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20
they look identical. They're priced similarly too. I'd rather have the Snap Ons so I can get warranty work on them
stonesfan68
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The Grip-On branded tools are really good. You can buy them from Amazon or chadstoolbox, or get them re-branded as Proto or Snap-On.
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yeah. I had ordered them on amazon but noticed that they're the same price as the snap ons... I know it'll be easier to get a warranty replacement if they're snap on branded rather than grip-on (I couldn't find any warranty info on the Grip-On site)
I'll pay the extra $1-2 for Snap On to take ownership of issues.
I'll pay the extra $1-2 for Snap On to take ownership of issues.
superautobacs
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drink
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I haven't tested all of them on the market but Armstrong's locking pliers are supposed to be made out of high alloy steel. They are supposed to be stronger than the regular vise grip pliers.
PugetDude
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Original Vise-Grips
Made in DeWitt, Nebraska, USA
Plenty available used.
All these other brands (Asian, European) are just look-a-likes.
(Sorry, Monte...)
Made in DeWitt, Nebraska, USA
Plenty available used.
All these other brands (Asian, European) are just look-a-likes.
(Sorry, Monte...)
Know Wosad
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I now use nothing but Grip-On or the new Milwaukee and yes. I own "the others". I've heard the Petersen fanboy chant over Grip-On having "soft" teeth but maybe I don't pry enough diamonds or twist out enough solid carbide bits but I've yet to see it.The tightness and design of the release mechanism is far far ahead of the old style Petersen and new Irwin halfass Petersen wanna be.
The Toptul are pretty nice, well priced and might come off the same line as the Milwaukee ?
The Toptul are pretty nice, well priced and might come off the same line as the Milwaukee ?
Ign
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^^^^Yeah, I've moved primarily to Milwaukee locking c-clamps w fixed pad and swivel pad for all hot works where I'm not using sliding F-clamps. They're excellent and I choose them over my equivalent Petersens every time. I really should sell off my old Petersens and replace w 100% Milwaukee.
COO, whatever. A better product is a better product. And the U.S. versions are just collectors' items now anyway.
COO, whatever. A better product is a better product. And the U.S. versions are just collectors' items now anyway.
Brownsfan
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Best bang for the buck when buying new readily available locking pliers is the Milwaukee branded versions at Home Depot. Very inexpensive for the quality