What Happened to Locking Chain Clamps? Defunct?

[winlinmac]

I only see this type of Vise Grip being sold by very few companies now---Vise Grip, Tekton, Harbor Freight

Have they gone defunct / no longer in use?

Or are there better options now?



Edit: I feel the need to consolidate all of my threads pertaining to pliers now.

 

[dnschmidt]

I've got the TOPTUL version up on EBay. Been a good seller.

 

[shockwave]

Grip on makes them still or keep a look out for nos vise grip brand made in USA

 

[jw3]

I have 2 pair of vice grip brand, as well as, 2 pair of Duralast rebrands from Autozone. I couldn't tell y'all who makes them, but they've performed well for 5 yrs.


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[AA/FC]

I only see this type of Vise Grip being sold by very few companies now---Vise Grip, Tekton, Harbor Freight

Have they gone defunct / no longer in use?

Or are there better options now?



Edit: I feel the need to consolidate all of my threads pertaining to pliers now.

Yes, "they" are defunct.

 

[kunkernator]

Grip on makes them still or keep a look out for nos vise grip brand made in USA

I am actually in the market for a set of these. Any opinion on the Grip On ones?


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[shockwave]

I am actually in the market for a set of these. Any opinion on the Grip On ones?


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I have had my blue point (grip on) for years without an issue only wish the chain was longer

 

[monkeyspanners]

I wonder if the change of oil filter types fitted to vehicles is to blame, most new vehicle have the paper element type filter instead of the screw on canister type.

I have a couple of them, one made by visegrip and the other by eclipse, mainly get used for holding paddles on milk cooler when the agitator motor is being changed.

 

[winlinmac]

Out of all the current locking chain clamps which remain on the market, the Toptul one stands out the most. Check out dnschmidt's eBay listing. I don't know how Toptul does it, but their products tend to be heavily scrutinized when it comes to quality control, very impressive indeed.

 

[jim faston]

I have had my blue point (grip on) for years without an issue only wish the chain was longer

I have a couple of these for my old Petersens--I don't know if they would be compatible with yours.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00018AENO/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[the gypsy]

I have had my blue point (grip on) for years without an issue only wish the chain was longer

You can probably buy more chain and add a link.

 

[jw3]

You can also connect 2 sets together. I do this regularly with both of my different brands. At one time, Visegrip sold an extension chain for there's. I don't know if it would work with different brands or not.


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[zkling]

Yes, "they" are defunct.

There are so many alternative options out there with the advancement in pliers that they have fallen to the wayside in their size range. What I mean by that is their gripping range was pretty good, but their torque ability at the handle just wasn't there compared to a long handle chain wrench.

 

[the gypsy]

That is a greT idea now you have better control.