Let's see your genuine Petersen Vise Grips

[Wayfastwhitie440]

I have just a few haven't had time to put them in the tool box yet. Got a new to me box and have been reorganizing. Can't figure out how y'all do the bigger pic though. I have a few more but there Irwin USA and china and some blue point and wizard and herbrand.

 

[jetdawg]

Nice collections gents, at least you can buy gripons instead these days.

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Who makes grip ons?

 

[jetdawg]

grip on makes grip on

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Gotcha yeah I just realized that my snap on one's are probably restamped grip ons

 

[timbitca]

Here's my growing collection. All but the 3rd set from the right were bought at yard sales, that set was my Grandfathers



Bought the first 2 and last 2 yesterday morning. I see more of them in my future. Can never have enough vise grips as far as I'm concerned...

 

[winlinmac]

It ***** to see them procured by Irwin Tools. I found my original 10" today, and am pleased of how meticulous they look after all these years. Not aware of any flea markets nearby, I went ahead and purchased Tekton to complete the set, not the wisest thing to do, but it will do for now.

 

[Mr_P]

This and other threads made me go back and check my one and only pair, which turned out to be Irwin.

So yesterday, i found my first pair of Petersen 11Rs, and I am sure I will be on the look out for more moving forward....

The pawn shop let them go for $10 instead of the 11.99 advertised price. You won't know if you don't ask.

 

[Mr_P]

So far, I'm at two this week alone! I bought this 11R along with a few Craftsman vintage screwdrivers today and a swiveling New Britain 1/4" ratchet

 

[VictorBravo]

$1 a piece a few months ago from an antique shop down the street.

 

[Mr_P]

Best buy so far for me at $3. I'm sure I'll find a $1 one soon, but for now, this satisfies my need for American vintage Petersen vise grips...

 

[timbitca]

Best buy so far for me at $3. I'm sure I'll find a $1 one soon, but for now, this satisfies my need for American vintage Petersen vise grips...

Pfft. You haven't lived until you've found a pair for .25$ haha

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[LB-1911]

It ***** to see them procured by Irwin Tools.

1985 - American Tool Companies, Inc. is formed by the Petersen family and acquires Petersen Manufacturing

1993 - American Tool acquires The IRWIN Tool Company, a revered manufacturer of power tool accessories and cutting tools

2002 - Newell Rubbermaid a minority owner since 1985, acquires American Tool.


http://www.nbcnews.com/id/26531610/...t/workers-sorry-vise-grip-plant-moving-china/

http://www.irwin.com/about-us/irwin-history

 

[Mr_P]

Thanks timbitca, Now I have to find a better than that deal so I could say, YOU have not lived until....

I want to LIVE!

Always a one-up somewhere. Lol

 

[jakemac]

About a month ago, I picked up a pair of NIB (almost) Peterson Vise-Grip #10WR w/paperwork at an estate sale.

 

[finn]

Found a small (~6")Peterson Vice Grip burried at the bottom of a box of other tools I picked up at an auction a couple of weeks ago.

It's missing the tension spring, though.

Any ideas as to where to find a replacement spring?

 

[LB-1911]

Replacement spring for 10R, 10WR, 10CR, 11R, 11SP, 11HD, 20R, 310S, 12LC and 10LW - Vise-Grip Spring #8
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/vise-grip-spring-8.html?gclid=CMXC2ueFwMgCFYQ8aQodNFINhQ

Replacement spring for 7R, 7WR, 7CR, 9LN, 8R, 9R, RR and 7LW - Vise-Grip Spring #22
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/vise-grip-spring-22.html?gclid=CLbn3peGwMgCFQIcaQodldgFHw

Replacement spring for 5WR, 6LN, 6BN, 6R and 6SP - Vise-Grip Spring #52
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/vise-grip-spring-52.html?gclid=CNG1wbCGwMgCFQQPaQod530NxQ


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

 

[finn]

Replacement spring for 10R, 10WR, 10CR, 11R, 11SP, 11HD, 20R, 310S, 12LC and 10LW - Vise-Grip Spring #8
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/vise-grip-spring-8.html?gclid=CMXC2ueFwMgCFYQ8aQodNFINhQ

Replacement spring for 7R, 7WR, 7CR, 9LN, 8R, 9R, RR and 7LW - Vise-Grip Spring #22
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/vise-grip-spring-22.html?gclid=CLbn3peGwMgCFQIcaQodldgFHw

Replacement spring for 5WR, 6LN, 6BN, 6R and 6SP - Vise-Grip Spring #52
http://www.harryepstein.com/index.php/vise-grip-spring-52.html?gclid=CNG1wbCGwMgCFQQPaQod530NxQ


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

Thanks

 

[Mr_P]

timbitca, this morning I bought, not just one, but two $1/each petersens....

I'm still on the hunt for that .25 cent purchase though.

One is a 10WR, and the other is a 10CR with Patent number on it.

 

[Mr_P]

Picked up these four along for what equated to $1.66 each on a 6/$10 deal.....

 

[Mr_P]

Picked up these two this morning for $1/each.

 

[george4]

Found a small (~6")Peterson Vice Grip burried at the bottom of a box of other tools I picked up at an auction a couple of weeks ago.

It's missing the tension spring, though.

Any ideas as to where to find a replacement spring?

pm me your address, I got a few extras and will send you one.

 

[martin666]

Found these at a local flea market today, look to be powder coated, did Peterson ever do this? Someone that knows a lot more about these than me might be able to date them, on frame below release lever it says... Vice Grip

 

[NUTTSGT]

Three pairs of 7R still in the box.

 

[jakemac]

Found these at a local flea market today, look to be powder coated, did Peterson ever do this? Someone that knows a lot more about these than me might be able to date them, on frame below release lever it says... Vice Grip

There were/are companies that bulk buy vise grips and then re-engineer the jaws for specific jobs to do targeted sales to certain professionals. That's what I think you have.

I doubt that Peterson powder coated those grips, but the company that built the jaws may have been the ones to do that as part of their sales marketing.

 

[martin666]

Quick Google search didn't shed any light, except that the few pictures I found of Peterson C5 vice grips were all black

 

[S4cruiser]

Picked up these yesterday. Nice stash to begin my collection.

What's the best cleaning method and source for tension springs?

 

[KnurledNut]

Found a small (~6")Peterson Vice Grip burried at the bottom of a box of other tools I picked up at an auction a couple of weeks ago.

It's missing the tension spring, though.

Any ideas as to where to find a replacement spring?

For anyone that needs springs or adjusting screws, Irwin will send them to you free of charge.



Heres the link:

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

 

[S4cruiser]

For anyone that needs springs or adjusting screws, Irwin will send them to you free of charge.



Heres the link:

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

Sweet - thanks for the link !

 

[Wayfastwhitie440]

Just added these to my growing collection. Picked them up from an estate sale and a craigslist ad.

 

[nine4gmc]

Nice selection Wayfast!


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[Rileysan]

I only own two pair - but this one is worthy of a picture because of its history. When I was a 12yo, I was dumpster diving in a drop-box in front of a neighbor's home. I found these in that box and have had them in my possession ever since - the longest I have owned any tool in my possession (33+ years).

Brian

 

[Mr_P]

Stopped by a small Ace today and bought my first NOS Peterson 318R for $25.49 with original package...

Do you think Petersen will honor the 1 year warranty???

 

[Mr_P]

Also bought this 7LW for $4 at a pawnshop....

 

[Brians VWss]

I am always on the lookout for these things these last five picked up from three different vendors I have a total of $28 in all 5

 

[stonesfan68]

Here is my modest collection:

 

[Ramblin Man]

Also bought this 7LW for $4 at a pawnshop....

I use a pair of those frequently, to hold GM fuel filters as I loosen the lines. Hold the filter, remove lines, leave pliers clamped to filter to help maneuver it out and into the drainpan. Love em.

 

[anndel]

It ***** to see them procured by Irwin Tools. I found my original 10" today, and am pleased of how meticulous they look after all these years. Not aware of any flea markets nearby, I went ahead and purchased Tekton to complete the set, not the wisest thing to do, but it will do for now.

You can try Ebay, I've seen some small 5R's brand new going for $25.

 

[Brians VWss]

For anyone that needs springs or adjusting screws, Irwin will send them to you free of charge.



Heres the link:

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

Thanks for the info. I just orders some adjustement screws.
Awhile back I ordered some spring off of ebay for a good price

 

[four.cycle]

Petersen Vise-Grips 7R 10WR by four.cycle, on Flickr

not an extensive collection, but then, I only have two hands.