Irwin Vise-Grip pliers and grippers have been used by professionals since 1924. These handy locking tools are made to provide superior locking force via slim profile noses and sturdy non-slip handles.

You need a vice grip! Also known as mole wrenches, mole grips, or locking pliers, vice grips have a locking feature allowing them to clamp tight and lock, helping you make a good cut, get current measurements, free a stripped bolt, and more.

China In 2003, the company officially changed its name to Irwin Industrial Tool Company. In 2008, Irwin announced the closing of its DeWitt, Nebraska plant, ending 80 years of American production for Vise-Grips, citing a necessity to move production to China "to keep the Vise-Grip name competitive."

Vise-grips also called locking pliers are across between clamps and pliers. They are essentially hand held clamps. They're very useful in situations.

Beginning in 1885, with the development of the first IRWIN Auger Bit, and progressing with the introduction of Vise-Grip Locking Tools, SPEEDBOR Flat Bits, MARATHON Saw Blades, and QUICK-GRIP Bar Clamps, IRWIN has been at the forefront of the industry, creating superior tools for the professional tradesman.

William Petersen William Petersen was a Danish immigrant who invented the first locking pliers in his blacksmith shop, and began selling them from the trunk of his car to farmers and people in surrounding towns. He patented his new idea and called it Vise-Grip.

Multi Grip connectors are strong and cost-effective brackets with multiple uses for structural connections in timber roofs, walls, floors and general construction framing. They can be used anywhere a timber connection is required and are a simple, fast solution for joining timber components in high load applications.

Great for securely gripping and torqueing multiple surface shapes, including round pipes, square, or hex bolts. The jaw mechanism naturally grips tighter as more torque is applied to the tool, resulting in more clamping power. Tightens to draw material closer together and loosens to provide a controlled release.

Where are Irwin Tools Made? We manufacture here in the U.S. and throughout the world.

A vise, sometimes called the third hand, is an indispensable tool in the tool room or workshop. Vises are usually mounted on workbenches or similar firm supports to hold material in place. Most vises can be used for a wide variety of work.

Where are Irwin Tools Made? We manufacture here in the U.S. and throughout the world.

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