The Copilot
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Vise Grip Tool Stamping Die
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McBrownie
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Tucko
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Wow. That's really cool. But it makes me sad at the same time.....
r_olson_06
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I am gonna have to head down that way to pick one up for myself
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3baygarage
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Really cool find Copilot! I know someone who owns a Williams die. It was made by ........Martin!
Dennis Leigh Henry
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The closing of the Vise Grip factory in Dewitt in October 2008 and the subsequent relocation of jobs and production to China is yet another in a long line of American tragedies. Call me bitter if you want to, but the whole thing left such an incredibly sour taste in my mouth that I will NEVER own a Chinese-made Vise Grip. Soon after Newell Rubbermaid (Irwin) acquired Vise Grip in 2002 they started to cut and cut and cut in order to maximize profits. The quality of the raw steel was changed to cut costs, and the list goes on and on. The Vise Grips that you see today on the shelves in the big box stores may say "The Original, Since 1924" on them, but I guarantee that they aren't what they claim to be. The raw materials used and the quality of the tools are inferior and always will be JUNK. Vise Grip died in 2008, and may it rest in peace. Pieces like these tool stamping dies are just sad reminders of what used to be.
Really cool piece ..
I agree, won't own a China made Vise-Grip.. I'll buy old US made at the flea market first..
I thought I saw some recent (maybe NOS) Vise Grips that said made in USA... is that possible?
Dennis
Empty Pockets
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I work for a company based in Lincoln..... sadly I never have time when I'm in town to look for any neat stuff like that die. NICE FIND
Smokeshow69
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Really cool piece ..
I agree, won't own a China made Vise-Grip.. I'll buy old US made at the flea market first..
I thought I saw some recent (maybe NOS) Vise Grips that said made in USA... is that possible?
Dennis
Well said! I agree the chinese vise grips **** and as such I will only buy nos or used peterson dewitt grips!!
Farmall 1066
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The closing of the Vise Grip factory in Dewitt in October 2008 and the subsequent relocation of jobs and production to China is yet another in a long line of American tragedies. Call me bitter if you want to, but the whole thing left such an incredibly sour taste in my mouth that I will NEVER own a Chinese-made Vise Grip. Soon after Newell Rubbermaid (Irwin) acquired Vise Grip in 2002 they started to cut and cut and cut in order to maximize profits. The quality of the raw steel was changed to cut costs, and the list goes on and on. The Vise Grips that you see today on the shelves in the big box stores may say "Vise-Grip, The Original" on them, but I guarantee that they aren't what they claim to be. The raw materials used and the quality of the tools are inferior and always will be JUNK. Vise Grip died in 2008, and may it rest in peace. Pieces like these tool stamping dies are just sad reminders of what used to be.
This!!!!
You would never find a workforce as proud of their company and their product as what was in Dewitt.
....... I will NEVER own a Chinese-made Vise Grip.........
Agreed, and why would anyone for that matter? With so many good USA made used tools available online (Ebay, GJ classified ads, etc.) there's no reason to buy tools from china. In many instances, an asian made product is all that's available. I don't like that, but sometimes there's no other choices. As for hand tools however, I refuse to buy from china. I'll shop the online used tool market literally from my couch until I find what I want.....and finding what I want usually doesn't take too long. There's so much out there online. I'm not going to reward companies who formerly manufactured tools here in the USA but have since transferred production overseas. As long as a company keeps its manufacturing here and their tools are stamped "Made in USA" I'll go out of my way to buy them new from a retailer even if the used tool market is full of their stuff and the prices are a little less expensive. I'm sure there's dissenting opinions on this issue that make good sense, still, I'm not going to buy tools that were made in china.
Jim C.
Jcrapola
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BAM! Nailed it. Thanks Jim!!Agreed, and why would anyone for that matter? With so many good USA made used tools available online (Ebay, GJ classified ads, etc.) there's no reason to buy tools from china. In many instances, an asian made product is all that's available. I don't like that, but sometimes there's no other choices. As for hand tools however, I refuse to buy from china. I'll shop the online used tool market literally from my couch until I find what I want.....and finding what I want usually doesn't take too long. There's so much out there online. I'm not going to reward companies who formerly manufactured tools here in the USA but have since transferred production overseas. As long as a company keeps its manufacturing here and their tools are stamped "Made in USA" I'll go out of my way to buy them new from a retailer even if the used tool market is full of their stuff and the prices are a little less expensive. I'm sure there's dissenting opinions on this issue that make good sense, still, I'm not going to buy tools that were made in china.
Jim C.
Dennis Leigh Henry
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I read up (Google'd) on the Vise Grip story.. Very interesting and sad epilog for the Petersen family...
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BAM! Nailed it. Thanks Jim!!
Well, I guess it all depends on one's point of view. The other side might argue that asian made tools are priced to be affordable, getting the job done right no matter where a tool was manufactured is all that matters, etc., and I'm sure there are more valid points to consider. I'm probably just being stubborn, but regardless, I'm not going to compromise. I don't buy tools from china. That's just how it is. Anyway, thanks for your comments......
Jim C.
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