I have one pair of 10 inch locking pliers that I keep in my plumbing kit. Like you said, they are good for stripped bolts. They lock so tight and cut into the bolt grabbing it solid. They've saved me a few times. They are a a essential tool in your kit, imo.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
For sure dude. I can’t tell you how many times I have used them and been so thankful that I had a good pair of vise grips. They are major life savers when you need them.
@baronamru5893Ай бұрын
I have the original visegrip and the eye brand (Germany) for more than thirty years now. They are still in excellent conditions. True: you just can't beat the original.
@ksajak3 ай бұрын
I definitely have too many! All vintage mostly straight jaw. Even have a couple 1st ones with no release handle that are No7. I absolutely love vise grips. I have so many because I know my son will eventually need some. Whenever I needed them I never had them so I went on a buying spree and have more than enough now. Nothing like the old originals! They're so so much more solid. All mine the teeth are in excellent shape! It's crazy how good they stood up to abuse. I just like collecting vintage tools and these are one of my favorites. Thanks for the video
@dianasimon2060 Жыл бұрын
The sound on an iPhone clicking off is a recording of a vise grip clicking
@AshleyDonald-gr3cmАй бұрын
FYI the old New Britain locking pliers are the exact same thing. I realized this when I compared the build quality and measurements. Then I compared the patent numbers stamped on both brands and they are identical.
@mikyl-fo8rh3 ай бұрын
You can grip blades for cutting, a hammer head for hammering and prying, various bits for drilling or screwing, sockets for nuts and bolts...
@yadda_tools Жыл бұрын
Another brand to look for in vintage locking pliers is Proto. Some of the older Proto locking pliers have the Vise-Grip patent number meaning they were either licensed by or manufactured by Peterson Mfg. Proto had the curved and straight jaw versions in an 8 inch plier, with the patent, but they made many of the same versions Vise-Grip made.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
I love vintage Proto. I’ll definitely snag those if I see them. Old Proto pliers are pretty rare in my area for some reason.
@tomt57454 ай бұрын
Soo good when one does not fancy losing grip if needing to twist something. Used multi purpose pliers and knipex wrenches and im just too weak in my old hands now. Vice grips are genial. :)
@corygriffiths4394 Жыл бұрын
I have 2 of the Malco ones and their the best vise grips I’ve ever used Milwaukee makes good ones also I have some of those also their made in Taiwan just to let you know though if you ever want to buy a pair of the Malco Eagle Grip vise grips buy them now because Malco is closing down at the end of the year.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
I bet they are great. I should pick some up before they shut down. I heard about that. Man they are pricey though! I still will probably get some though just to have them. At least I’ll know they are worth the money. Everyone says they are the real deal.
@Eddy63 Жыл бұрын
These are great little vids on all kinds of tools ... Keep em coming ... Thx ...
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Will do! I’m glad you like them. Thanks Eddy!
@charlesross6112 Жыл бұрын
"Love to have options"...well said my friend 👍👍
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
That’s my motto when it comes to tools for sure!
@ericshupack8056 Жыл бұрын
You're right about people having lots of them. My dad had them everywhere. He recently passed away and as I went through his tools I found 3 of the medium sized curved jaw, plus he had the small needle nose and the 5 inch in the kitchen junk drawer.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Yea dude they are always at yard sales and estate sales. I paid next to nothing for the ones I have, and they are awesome. Really easy to restore too
@bretwhitten7038 Жыл бұрын
my old washing machine came with a couple needle nose petersens instead of knobs 😂
@gioazzarello1333 Жыл бұрын
I buy them no matter how many I have. The og ones are great and when you find them at sales like you said they are $1 or so. Might as well get everyone I find instead of paying $20-75 for new ones
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly. The nice vise grips brand new are expensive! And the old USA ones are super cheap. I feel like I’m stealing a little bit when I get them for a dollar 😂
@VRCM_Skywarn_XUSA Жыл бұрын
Clean Vice Grips? Not around my neck, of the woods. - Welding marks, staining, scratches. Rust....rust, rust Broken springs, jaws, strip threads. Tooth missing... - Found a pair left by a burnt truck, on the side of the road. The largest pair I've ever seen. Still worked, but ugly. - I throw in the recycle bin, about 3 to 5 every month. Very common, road side debris. I warrantied two yesterday. And a pair of slip joint pliers ive found. All Irwin. - I use my vice grips, as pliers and wire cutters. Also the one I use as EDC holds saws all blades really well.
@jackof1 Жыл бұрын
Vice grips are one of those “all day” tools. You might not use them on every job, but on certain jobs you’ll use ‘em all day
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
That’s definitely true! They really are one of those tools that I am so happy that I own when I really need them.
@ObamaoZedong7 ай бұрын
Yup my Irwin vice grips don't last. The pins got tons of wiggle in em and the teeth rounded off. The release lever doesn't do anything either anymore.
@marko11kram Жыл бұрын
On notable thing on the Craftsmans are their release mechanism; You will not get pinched !
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
They do have a good release lever. The way you pull ip on it instead of push down is cool. It definitely is easier on the fingers.
@corycg9624 Жыл бұрын
I actually had to use one of my needle nose vise grips to unscrew some little screws on my high velocity fan because I couldn’t get the little screws out with a screwdriver I had the right size screwdriver for them screws but I couldn’t turn them because they were to tight so the needle nose vise grips saved the day.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
I’ve done that exact thing before
@branned Жыл бұрын
I also find these vintage USA vise grips in estate sales for little money!👍👍
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
I still get excited when I find them in good shape!
@1575murray8 ай бұрын
I have several pairs most of which I bought for next to nothing at yard sales. Estate sales are especially good as the sellers sometimes are against a house closing date and they have to get the house cleaned out quickly. As a result the prices can be very reasonable. All of mine are original Peterson not Irwin or a cheap imported clone.
@TrashedOut Жыл бұрын
Gee man! you've got more vise grips than our local hardware store! I've never seen that many vise grips before! LOL I have two pair, large and medium. Don't know the brand, maybe genuine vise grip? Had them for years. But as long as they hold what I need, I don't care. LOL Thanks for the video. Keep posting!
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
😂😂 yea I’ve got a bunch. It’s just hard for me to turn them down when I see them at yard sales for so cheap! Thanks for watching!
@corycg9624 Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a lot also they really come in handy every toolbox should have at least one
@williammaurer9450 Жыл бұрын
Got Vise Grips?? ... man you got it bad ... LOL ... But that's cool. I actually wanted to know about vise grips and voila, you posted. Perfect timing TY.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Yea I’ve got a ton! I just can’t turn them down when I see them at a yard sale for cheap. They are one of the best tools ever when you really need them.
@Georgiadawgs_ Жыл бұрын
Try the Malco eagle grips if you want the best hands down but they will definitely cost you.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Yea I just can’t bring myself to spend that much on them when I already have so many good ones. They do look awesome though.
@marko11kram Жыл бұрын
@@realworldtoolreviews They are worth every penny, and then some. As soon as you look at them, even, you will just know!
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
@@marko11kram you guys are kind of convincing me now 😂😂
@ericshupack8056 Жыл бұрын
Just an FYI the Breman are good and made in the same factory as Milwaukee vise grips.
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
That doesn’t surprise me. That Bremen one is definitely a step up from the huskies.
@peterspence601 Жыл бұрын
As these got a Allan key slot on the bottom of the screw adjuster
@bluemantom77 Жыл бұрын
I own a few got an original Peterson vise grip to a Irwin main USA before Stanley Black & Decker took over
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
I love the Peterson ones. They are super high quality. They are my go to vise grips. I really want to find some c clamp ones!
@scottstoolthoughts31903 ай бұрын
Yes you CAN beat the original. Malco Eagle Grips are far superior.
@matthewbarbieri Жыл бұрын
so where do you buy the Peterson vise grips now?
@ObamaoZedong7 ай бұрын
Ebay
@oldmanmaker9853 Жыл бұрын
Is there an original company?
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
I don’t know about the full history, but I think the Petersens are basically the original
@florencioperez2253 Жыл бұрын
how much original vise grip
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
You can find them at estate sales and stuff for 1 or 2 dollars!
@dickstamp3890 Жыл бұрын
WHAT IS THE EBAY ADDRESS FOR YOUR SALE?
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
The name is realwtr
@gioazzarello1333 Жыл бұрын
@@realworldtoolreviews how do you look up sellers names?
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
@@gioazzarello1333 I think just type it in the search bar. Are you having trouble finding it?
@gioazzarello1333 Жыл бұрын
@@realworldtoolreviews I am yes. It doesn’t show anything in the results. I’ll try and play with it some more.
@jamessharp8762 Жыл бұрын
I’m not finding it either
@abundantsnail Жыл бұрын
What's your ebay store name?
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
realwtr, but there’s nothing for sale right now on there. I’ll be listing some stuff soon though.
@LikaPyramid24 күн бұрын
The Malco Eaglegrips are better
@cra4war Жыл бұрын
It’s really not a ridiculous amount hang out with some welders haha
@realworldtoolreviews Жыл бұрын
Lol yea that’s true. I’ve been in shops that have 10 times what I have. Guess I need more!
@cra4war Жыл бұрын
All depends on what you do, there’s people that use like 10 different tools and have done way more work than every do ,but Its different for everyone at every job site or shop or whatever