How old are these vise grips?

[AceofSpad3s]

Hello, I have 2 pairs of peterson vise grips that I would like to find out how old they are. One pair is 7" and has no peterson logos on it. The other is 10" and the finish on it is not chrome but something else. Pics http://imgur.com/a/yjMzB

 

[LB-1911]

In 1957, the easy release lever was added to the pliers.

http://www.livinghistoryfarm.org/farminginthe40s/machines_12.html

Let's see your genuine Petersen Vise Grips
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238950

 

[bubinga]

not to hijack the thread, but as an add on, where can l get springs for regular vise grips.
hardware store assortment have something?

 

[bonneyman]

not to hijack the thread, but as an add on, where can l get springs for regular vise grips.
hardware store assortment have something?

Haven't tried these personally, but they look close to factory.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1LLDG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[stonesfan68]

not to hijack the thread, but as an add on, where can l get springs for regular vise grips.
hardware store assortment have something?

I sent an e-mail to Irwin's Customer Service department with the tool's model number and they sent a spring in the mail for free.

 

[bubinga]

Haven't tried these personally, but they look close to factory.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I1LLDG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I sent an e-mail to Irwin's Customer Service department with the tool's model number and they sent a spring in the mail for free.

thanks guys,

 

[bubinga]

Go here and fill out the request form. You can request up to 10 springs at a time.

http://www.irwin.com/support-services/replacement-parts

Great,
Thanks,

 

[bubinga]

Is there is a spring that sort of fits most of them?
Or the # vise grip that the spring from fits most of them?

 

[mikebaker1129]

Harryjepstein sells the vice grip spring pretty cheap .