Good Vise Grip Recommendations....

[jbmorrey]

i am looking to get a new pair of vise grips and wanted some suggestions. I do not have huge hands so they need to be relativly easy to handle. I know the adjustment screw is typical on these vise grips but are there other options? I also do not have a huge budget, but wanted something decent. Thanks for your suggestions.

Thanks,
James M

 

[SMKS]

The ones made by Grip-on. They're rebranded by Snap-on and several others. Made in Spain.

Here's one rebranded by Proto:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-J293X..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2a2851b48b&vxp=mtr

 

[PowerGenGuy]

Also New Holland rebrands Grip-On at fraction of price, if you are doing serious work get any of the rebranded Grip-On. If you are casual DIY, just get Vice Grip. There are plenty of NOS Vice Grip out there, go get em!

 

[JeepsAreBuilt]

Check amazon.com for grip-on ones.. they are more than irwin vise-grips.. but I dont think theres anything else better out there over the irwin brand.

 

[Jeffksf]

I just picked this set up, good reviews for the price. They seem pretty good, I haven't used them yet.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TDDPBE/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00

 

[Fedwrench]

Grip on

Buy grip on and you won't care about any other locking pliers.

 

[jbmorrey]

Thanks everyone, looks like an overwhelming response to Grip-On, so I looked at a few and I found all Stainless look and others Orange, so it's Jaw-Nickel or Jaw- orange Epoxy, does anyone know the difference, or is this just a cosmetic thing?

Thanks again!!

 

[HAP]

This is by far the most used locking plier of all of the ones I have. You will not go wrong with a pair of these...
http://www.irwin.com/tools/locking-tools/the-original-large-jaw-locking-pliers
R,
HAP

 

[refried]

I've never found anything better than the original Vice-Grips, I haven't tried Grip-Ons so I can't comment on them

 

[I van putski]

I buy every pair of USA locking pliers I see. Wether they are vise grip, proto, craftsman, husky or whatever. I have some of the new Irwin Chinese pliers and they got rusty in my toolbox before I used them.

 

[dankicksass]

Thanks everyone, looks like an overwhelming response to Grip-On, so I looked at a few and I found all Stainless look and others Orange, so it's Jaw-Nickel or Jaw- orange Epoxy, does anyone know the difference, or is this just a cosmetic thing?

Thanks again!!

Cosmetics. I prefer the nickel plated over enamel.

 

[Conductor562]

The ones made by Grip-on. They're rebranded by Snap-on and several others. Made in Spain.

Here's one rebranded by Proto:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Proto-J293X..._Automotive_Tools&hash=item2a2851b48b&vxp=mtr

I have the Proto branded ones. Nice pliers. Mine are the chrome version but they're getting hard to find. Grainger is about the only place that has them now that I've seen.

 

[durallymax]

Another vote for Grip-on.

 

[neophyte]

Facom 500 series, specifically 500, 501, 506, 511, 516, or 505. The 500 and 501 are probably the most useful. Made in France. Incredibly wide jaw opening ability. Sadly they're fairly expensive, but the jaw opening ability may eliminate the need for more than one size of locking pliers. Dolex, Bost, USAG, and SAM Outillage also make or sell similar pliers

 

[mattyrattypoo]

Defiantly another vote for Grip-On!

I have the Blue-Point, Snap-on, Proto, and Channellock variations and love them all.

 

[cburnscrx]

I've never found anything better than the original Vice-Grips, I haven't tried Grip-Ons so I can't comment on them

Completely agree. My father has his originals, I have some old ones from pawn shops, and a pair I bought brand new. Non have failed and all have been put to pretty hard use for a DIY'er. I've clamped them on stripped bolts and then beat them with a hammer, and they're no worse for wear.

 

[Chamkila]

williams ones are nice too

 

[CWP1616L]

NWS and Knipex make nice ones too. Anything but Vise-Grip brand and you'll be alright.

 

[Conductor562]

NWS and Knipex make nice ones too. Anything but Vise-Grip brand and you'll be alright.

How's that for irony?

 

[stonesfan68]

Thanks everyone, looks like an overwhelming response to Grip-On, so I looked at a few and I found all Stainless look and others Orange, so it's Jaw-Nickel or Jaw- orange Epoxy, does anyone know the difference, or is this just a cosmetic thing?

Thanks again!!

Proto re-brands the Grip-On tools and uses a black epoxy finish. The Grip-On locking pliers are great!

 

[Monte]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Blue-Po...589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325bf8ffd

 

[bart1]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Blue-Po...589?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2325bf8ffd

Thanks monte, I bought those

 

[jbmorrey]

So I am trying to decide between the Grip-on or I also found an NWS in black that looks to be well made. also appears to have some texture as I don't care too much for the real slick tools. Does anyone have any opinion on this one?

http://chadstoolbox.com/nws-184-11-250-grip-pliers-250-mm.aspx

Not sure if the above came up as a link, if not copy and paste, any opinions are appreciated.

 

[Monte]

Thanks monte, I bought those

So I am trying to decide between the Grip-on or I also found an NWS in black that looks to be well made. also appears to have some texture as I don't care too much for the real slick tools. Does anyone have any opinion on this one?

http://chadstoolbox.com/nws-184-11-250-grip-pliers-250-mm.aspx

Not sure if the above came up as a link, if not copy and paste, any opinions are appreciated.

the NWS locking pliers are also very good, well made, the upper jaw is welded to the body instead of rivited and the thread at the adjustment screw is also welded instead of not joined together at all. German made too....
You might want to contact Ash from german-hand-tools for better pricing.