Vise grip question Help me out here

[arkangel06]

Hi all

I have a friend whos selling USA made visegrips

He has 2 modles 7RW (standard vise grips)
and 7LW the ''locking wrench'' type

Are the 7LW worth owning?

Thanks

Jacob

 

[Charles (in GA)]

Its not like they are expensive. They can come in handy. I have a set, haven't had a need for them yet, but when I do, they will be in the toolbox waiting, not in the store.

Charles

 

[Stuey]

I've owned one for about three years now, and never used it once. I thought it would handy, but there's always a more suitable tool to use.

 

[Merkava_4]

Are the 7LW worth owning?

None of them are worth owning!! Ever try to release those mother effers?! I hate Vise-Grips.

 

[arkangel06]

None of them are worth owning!! Ever try to release those mother effers?! I hate Vise-Grips.

I like them but they wouldn't be a replacement for a wrench.

I use them alot aswell they are alot easier to use then C clamps.

 

[Joe B.]

I would not pay any premium for them.

 

[arkangel06]

forgot to mention im paying 7.99 plus tax so about 10$

 

[arkangel06]

Bump

I think im going to pass on them unless anyone has somthing decent to say about them

 

[Tool Pants]

I went on a Vise-Grip buying spree when I found out Irwin was closing the USA factory. Before then I had 3 or 4. Have about 15 different version by now.

I remember when the nut style came out long ago, but never bought one. Now I have all 3, from the local flea market. But since it has been only a few months I have had no reason to use them. But I will be ready if or when the need arises.

 

[rickd.]

I use my vise-grips to hold up the salad shooter (grass deflector) on my push mower, works great for that.

 

[mjozefow]

I use mine all the time. Heck, I'll buy those that people don't want if they are made in US. They hold a hex real tight w/o marring it up. I carry one on the tractor. They are great for decks too.

 

[mjozefow]

They pull staples well too!

 

[rodm1]

Looks like you might be able to make an cable crimper out of them.