Holy vise grip Batman!

[NYBODYMAN]

What's the model # on the oxy-acetelyne fitting crimper grips?

 

[Mintgrun]

What's the model # on the oxy-acetelyne fitting crimper grips?

They do not have a model number stamped on them.

Tom

 

[ChefRex]

What's the model # on the oxy-acetelyne fitting crimper grips?

I have a pair of those in "Army"green? They are at work if I remember I'll look tomorrow.

 

[Provincial]

I think the crimpers were all made for a welding supply outfit and Peterson didn't sell them through regular channels. That explains the lack of a model number.

 

[The Cobbler]

^^^X2 on the oxy acet crimpers

 

[ChefRex]

My pair,

 

[Tostal]

I've scanned a small (8 pages only) Vise-Grip brochure dated 1980.

Tostal~

 

[Provincial]

I found this Friday while digging through a garden shed at an estate sale. It was in a plastic tote with a bunch of unrelated stuff. The lid was on the box, and I couldn't read the label because it was so far down in the tote, so I pulled off the lid. What a surprise inside!



A brand new 2R chain wrench in original packaging, which included a piece of steel tubing to wrap the chain around. Here is a photo of the end of the box lid:

Here is a photo of the backing of the wrench:

 

[Leviton]

I found this Friday while digging through a garden shed at an estate sale. It was in a plastic tote with a bunch of unrelated stuff. The lid was on the box, and I couldn't read the label because it was so far down in the tote, so I pulled off the lid. What a surprise inside!



A brand new 2R chain wrench in original packaging, which included a piece of steel tubing to wrap the chain around. Here is a photo of the end of the box lid:

Here is a photo of the backing of the wrench:

Wow. What a find - unused with original packaging!

Is the piece of pipe just for display/packaging purposes? Is it mounted to the package or somehow (temporarily) attached to the tool?

You scored.

 

[Provincial]

I took a photo of the backing for the vise-grips. It has a very distinctive spot that matches the ring for size and position. The tube gives the prospective customer a clear view of how the tool works, and when it is clamped in the chain, makes the loop of the chain a perfect circle. A combination of salesmanship and education! It also gives a place to put the price!

 

[Ricky Joe]

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[nadogail]

Back in my High School days, Class of 1958, as I was buying my first "real tools" for my first employer told me there was no substitute for genuine Vise-Grips. Over the yeas I have acquired every type shown with the exception of the "Pinch Off" pliers.
I also own a few pair of "knock offs" and feel I was given good information at the time.

 

[Ricky Joe]

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[Leviton]

Ricky Joe, with all those to choose from, which is your favorite (to use)?

 

[Ricky Joe]

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[Private Lugnutz]

I found this cardboard box at the flea this morning. It was full of small taps in the main compartment of a vintage carry box. I haven't tried to narrow the age down, but the vise-grip rendered on the lid has the 1942 patent and date marking, and it has that look.

 

[d42jeep]

I found some Vise-grips yesterday that look to be about the same vintage as your new box.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

I found some Vise-grips yesterday that look to be about the same vintage as your new box.

Agreed! Is it 7"!? (You see where I'm going with this question, right?)

 

[d42jeep]

Yep. I’ll measure it today.
-Don
I’m afraid that it’s a little too long for your box, unfortunately.

 

[d42jeep]

Found another early example at a Pinole garage sale this morning. I’m not sure if the handle bend is factory. It‘s spending the night in the evaporust.
-Don

 

[NYBODYMAN]

Wow those are nice!

 

[isb cornbinder]

I have over 200 pair of Petersen Vise-Grips in dozens of configurations.
This is a few of the VG. I have more drawers filled with Petersen VG. I refuse to modify a real VG. The imported over center gripping pliers are for modifying. I do not show any imports, here. I never really thought of collecting VG until that toy company messed things up, for me. I left my name in pawn shops and second -hand stores with a promise to buy every VG they got in. The calls came thick and fast. My son corrects me with "Well over 300, now." My mother's family immigrated to Canada in the 19-teens from Hardey NB. Hardey was near Dewitt. This was a Danish Community. Those were the days when many of the residents knew each other. Dad gave me my first pair of PVG when I started in trade school in the early 1960s. I still have that pair. It is holding the foot pedal in-place under my sandblast cabinet.
I have a few Cresent Tools VG style.

 

[d42jeep]

My new rusty Visegrips came out of the evaporust looking much better. They look to be earlier than my others with the ‘42 patent.
I have some more but I’m not close to approaching 200. Only the two on the upper right are Irwin.
-Don

 

[isb cornbinder]

I'd want some of those spare bars so I could cut some down to 8" or 10" for the majority of uses I'd have for it. Between that and your work you're working on it could get pretty unwieldy on a narrow bench or work area. Now if someone could just figure out how to extend the length of the jaws, we'd have it made.

This is a modified import. I have 2 from Petersen VG. This modification is a stationary welding positioner. I made this up to hold tubing for welding.

 

[IMCA38]

Going through my Dad’s tools, I came across this pair of Wards Master 10” locking pliers. Appearance-wise, they are very similar to the 1942 patent Vise Grips.

 

[no704]

I have over 200 pair of Petersen Vise-Grips in dozens of configurations.
This is a few of the VG. I have more drawers filled with Petersen VG. I refuse to modify a real VG. The imported over center gripping pliers are for modifying. I do not show any imports, here. I never really thought of collecting VG until that toy company messed things up, for me. I left my name in pawn shops and second -hand stores with a promise to buy every VG they got in. The calls came thick and fast. My son corrects me with "Well over 300, now." My mother's family immigrated to Canada in the 19-teens from Hardey NB. Hardey was near Dewitt. This was a Danish Community. Those were the days when many of the residents knew each other. Dad gave me my first pair of PVG when I started in trade school in the early 1960s. I still have that pair. It is holding the foot pedal in-place under my sandblast cabinet.
I have a few Cresent Tools VG style.

What’s the one with the dial? Never seen that before??

 

[isb cornbinder]

What’s the one with the dial? Never seen that before??

I have several ideas, but I really do not know what the intended use was. If you have any good ideas, please post. I paid $40 for it.

 

[no704]

I have several ideas, but I really do not know what the intended use was. If you have any good ideas, please post. I paid $40 for it.

Is it a inclinometer, swings free with gravity?

 

[Firstram]

I have several ideas, but I really do not know what the intended use was. If you have any good ideas, please post. I paid $40 for it.

WAG=Pipe fitting/welding tool. Used on the end of a tube or pipe, the nubbin goes inside while the curved jaw clamps it. The angle finder would allow you to rotate a known amount.

 

[isb cornbinder]

WAG=Pipe fitting/welding tool. Used on the end of a tube or pipe, the nubbin goes inside while the curved jaw clamps it. The angle finder would allow you to rotate a known amount.

I agree. This is close to or maybe exactly what I thought it was for.
There is a 360* protractor in the round area. Also, there is a level that can be rotated to another setting.
Right now, this VG tool is making me happier.
Another of my favorite VG is the multi-tool. I have two of these sets. A friend sent the first one after he found it at a swap meet in Nampa ID. Only a few days later the second one showed up on CL.

 

[d42jeep]

I’ve finally cleaned up the various Vise Grip we found on Saturday. Here are the more modern ones.
Here are two with the 1942 patent.
One belonged to the US government.
Here is a group shot of my 1942 patent Vise Grips.
-Don

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Posted these on oldest vise grip thread but may as well put them here as well. From circa 1921......