New Snap On locking pliers
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leadfoot415
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I wonder if they plan on continuing the current grip-on made locking pliers? I sure hope not and then I can warranty out my absolutely ****** snap on ones I own for these new malco sourced ones... For "pro line" truck tools, I can destroy these older style grip-on vise grips in short order. I almost prefer using my old junky craftsman ones...
2ndGearRubber
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For the time being, only the 7" and 10" round jaw models exist. I hope they don't discontinue grip-on entirely, as I have a pair of specialty grip-on pliers made for sway bar end links. Extra narrow jaws are a life saver.
KnurledNut
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...smh...
I bet the guys at Malco are sitting around a conference table drinking coffee and laughing at all the nonsense in this thread.
I bet the guys at Malco are sitting around a conference table drinking coffee and laughing at all the nonsense in this thread.
...smh...
I bet the guys at Malco are sitting around a conference table drinking coffee and laughing at all the nonsense in this thread.
They were happy for the influx of cash.
I read it on here!
Given the price difference the Grip-on rebrands are priced within $5 of the Blue-Point models so thats probably what you'd get. When most guys trade in the Grip-on ones, when they realize they're junk, thats what they get anyway. The Malco rebrands are more than double the cost.
I'm sure you could trade them in and pay the difference. No free lunch though.
what the lp7slim
get on the linisher or grinder wheel and you got custom slim jaws of any type you want .
cutting MIG wire
Bubba Fett
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I figure he was misinformed, since the whole situation isn't the clearest in the world. It makes sense for Malco to enter an agreement to supply Snap-On with these, because it basically guarantees sales in large quantities for Malco, and Snap-on gets to offer a better product than the Grip-on pliers. It's a win-win.
I do hope to see the Malco version in stores soon. I'm very interested in them, not that I need them, lol. Frankly the Bremen locking pliers at HF are the best bang for the buck at the moment, and seem to be better than even the Irwin versions.
I do hope to see the Malco version in stores soon. I'm very interested in them, not that I need them, lol. Frankly the Bremen locking pliers at HF are the best bang for the buck at the moment, and seem to be better than even the Irwin versions.
Likely was simply misinformed. Hard to know where his information came from. Never has been the type to push for sales, simply informs of the current promotions and lets the tools sell themselves or takes the time to find that special tool for the job that streamlines the process. Never has been shy about discussing which tools are re-branded, and that the same can be had for much cheaper. But since he carries replacements on the truck for warranty purposes, many times it just makes sense to pay more for the same tool since he will go out of his way after his regular route to make stops for his customers who need a tool warrantied same day rather than make them wait for his regularly scheduled visit. His honest approach is probably why he has two trucks and a huge customer base in this area, whereas the Matco and Cornwell guys are struggling along and a Mac truck is nowhere to be seen.
Everybody makes mistakes and passes on incorrect information occasionally, or somebody only catches half a conversation and misses the point. Only mentioned it in this thread because I didn't know if a Malco buyout was a real possibility or not, and wanted my information to be correct on the subject. The fact is, a buyout would certainly explain the exclusive relabeling by Snap-on rather than there being other purchase options through Eagle Grip. But it sounds as though its a just a deal between Snap-on and Malco for the time being until Eagle Grip gets enough product moving to sell themselves and relabel for others besides just Snap-on.
measuredtwice
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I don't think Malco would be having auditions for Eagle Grip commercials if they didn't plan on selling them with their own branding. Auditions end on the 31st so you guys still have time to tryout. 
Do you want to be in the commercial for the Eagle Grip pliers??
Casting call --> https://www.backstage.com/casting/dentist-office-390108/
I don't think Malco would be having auditions for Eagle Grip commercials if they didn't plan on selling them with their own branding. Auditions end on the 31st so you guys still have time to tryout.
Lol, nice!
If only I lived in Nashville.
afazz
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SheetMetalGod
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Malco has stopped production of the EagleGrip locking pliers. They do not have the name recognition to charge the premium price they are trying to sell them at. No retailers are willing to put them on their shelves next to $15 ViseGrips which look extremely similar. Consumers do not care how much stronger EagleGrips are and not enough people are willing to pay 3-4x the money for a product made in the USA. Malco did absolutely no market research when they started the EagleGrip line. There is talk of them making a '2nd generation' pliers that will be virtually identical to the conventional ViseGrip. Something they can sell for $25-30. It took them 4 years to get their first version of pliers out so I wouldn't look for these to come out any time soon, if ever. I appreciate them trying to bring some manufacturing back to the USA but unfortunately I think it is gonna be another failed attempt.
scooby074
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Thats a bummer
KnurledNut
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Proof?
Firebrick43
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Yes, getting the town right but the building is such nonsense.
I'd like to see something official from Malco. Seems like an expensive investment to just kill it.
I was hoping they were going to make a needle nose version. I picked up two of the Snap On versions awhile back off the truck.
I was hoping they were going to make a needle nose version. I picked up two of the Snap On versions awhile back off the truck.
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I have reached out to my contact in Malco’s administration to see if these claims are valid or not. Keep in mind that anyone can join and post content here, so when a new member joins and drops a bombshell like this, I always suspect a troll.
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I'm hopeful they not true .
Biggest issue Malco got to me is lack of grip range and lack of brand input on social media, be good if they just posted some intentions on upcoming pliers/clamp model releases and build a bit marketing buzz .
Would be a real kick in the nuts see EagleGrip struggling already and even more so for folk of Dewitt .
I'm hopeful they not true .
Biggest issue Malco got to me is lack of grip range and lack of brand input on social media, be good if they just posted some intentions on upcoming pliers/clamp model releases and build a bit marketing buzz .
Would be a real kick in the nuts see EagleGrip struggling already and even more so for folk of Dewitt .
I feel the same way.I'm really happy that you guys that can't live without US made vise grips now have a US made option.
https://shop.snapon.com/product/LP-Series/10"-Locking-Pliers-with-Cutter/LP10WC
However, at my age, I'm not paying that much for a pair of locking pliers that I might beat on, get slag on, or otherwise use the **** out of. Call me cheap, call me unamerican, it's ok, I don't care.
I bottom feed Petersen vise grips. I try to pay around a dollar. I have about 100 real Petersens in a lot of form factors. Irwins go in he giveaway drawer.
I buy the Malco tin snips. They are, in my opinion, the best design for what I do.
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BlakeTheCarGuy
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They are great. I don’t think they are stopping production. I know they have chrome peel issues but I forgive them for that to an extent and I’ve had 2 pairs warrantied that got really bad of the Snap-on ones. They are really tough pliers too. My boss is the only person I know who could damage jaws in the Malco made Snap-on ones lol. I still need to get those warrantied which if they are discontinuing them which I doubt I need to do it soon. I really hope they release a needle nose version. My Tekton are ok but when you lock them in place the screw gets loose and you have to tighten them back up before continuing. Also hate the pull style lever on them. So I’ll be happy to see some Malco or Snap-on needle nose.
Got a picture/link/model number or anything of the Grip Ons you are talking about?
jeffmoss26
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yeah let's totally believe someone with 1 post
I had no idea Vise Grips where Chinesse now. I have paid the higher prices for them mostly because USA made.
2ndGearRubber
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Lp7slim
They have two models like that. Extra narrow for sway bar links. Although sometimes I can jam the new snap on/Malco rebrands in there.
Perfect, I'll have to check them out. You and I both know how aggravating some of those end links can be.....it will be nice to have something to just grab and know it will work to get the nut off. Thanks
KnurledNut
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I have a pair.
A gem in the Grip-on lineup, a company that often gets bashed here.
Hardly any narrow jaw grips on the market other than long nose versions like Bollman/Knipex/Stahlwille.
consider a pair of dewitt CR7 or decent taiwan equivalent and refinish jaw on linisher/grinder.
One would hope Malco smart enough do specialist grips like this but they seem slow on the uptake, even the taiwan manufactures missing obvious easy market product gaps, 12LC and 45degree are done by hardly anyone yet great tools, gripon pistol grip long nose is another great concept that needs expanding on .
One thing Gripon does well is in the product range, considering they started out making locking pliers under stanley mole brand they done well and became big brand using same core design as what learnt from stanley mole .
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Buckgnarly
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Damn, never even knew those thin nose existed.....got 2 ordered from SO guy.
toddmorr
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anybody got the model # of the Grip On version of these narrow jaws....Lp7slim is the SO model.
Ton ton
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Welcome to garage journal.
vssjim
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It actually is the same building just all new machinery as the other stuff went to china
vssjim
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Malco just put out new Youtube videos about Eagle Grips today so I'm guessing they are in this for the long haul and JDTco. has plenty in stock and sell a lot and order them all the time just ask them
jobo1004
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LP5SLIM is another SO model. I couldn't find them in a straight up Grip-On flavor when I perused their website the other night.