Pliers might not always be the right tool for the job, but they’ll save your skin more than any other. Last night, I got into an engine project where some rounded-off nuts and hot parts were a little ...

Locking pliers are the indispensable hand tool that loosen bolts with stripped heads, clamp two pieces of metal together for any reason. They most often come into play whenever you’re trying to repair ...

The world would be a far less efficient place without Vise-Grip locking pliers.A Danish immigrant blacksmith named William Petersen patented the concept in 1924 and started a family business that ...

The world would be a far less efficient place without Vise-Grip locking pliers. A Danish immigrant blacksmith named William Petersen patented the concept in 1924 and started a family business that ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. The most useful tool you never learned much about. “^$@&%*!!!” That’s the sound of you as you drop a bolt (again) ...

Heavy-duty tool works better on heavier gauge wires. Slightly difficult to adjust and probably better suited for industrial use. The Vise-Grip brand is probably one of the most recognized trade names ...

Vintage Vise-Grips made in the original factory in DeWitt, NE are identified by “Petersen Manufacturing, DeWitt, NEBR” in the logo and by a roll pin that attaches the release handle. Newer Vise-Grips ...

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Doug Mahoney Doug Mahoney is a writer covering home-improvement topics, outdoor power ...

A mural featuring DeWitt landmarks welcomes visitors to the southeast Nebraska town, home of the Eagle Grip factory. Eagle Grip tools are now produced in the former Vise-Grip plant. “These tools are ...