Question 1

Are these made in the USA? I've been shopping for a pair, but can only find these labeled made in China.

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Eagle Grip locking pliers are made in the old Vise Grip plant in Nebraska. Vise Grips have been made in China since 2008 or so. The Eagle Grips are about $35 to $40, or $80 from the tool truck.

Question 2

How do these compare to the originals?

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The current Vise-Grip is not as strong as the original Vise-Grip made in the USA.  Ask any Farmer who uses them every day and they'll tell you.  Don't blame China for that as Irwin gives the specifications to the the China company that builds the tool and China gives Irwin exactly to the contract specifications that Irwin demands.

Question 3

Hello Would these unscrew cable wire❓❓

Accepted Answer

Like most of life, depends -- if you mean back of the tv cable, easy yes -- if you mean low gauge copper wire for industrial work, maybe. They are solid enough if your pressure is straight with the tool. However, if you need to do twisting at other angles I would not recommend these. They have a mild looseness in other directions that I would be concerned about tool wearing/breaking. Not saying these are bad, they are decent for the price. But when trying other angles the looseness in the tool results in the "firm" grip slipping. When I used them constrained to straight pressure they worked as expected.

Question 4

Someone told me this can remove one way screws, any ideas? thx

Accepted Answer

Yes you can. Adjust the pliers to the one way screw and make it tight. You can carefully unbolt the screw. I used visegrips to remove my old security door screws this way.

ASIN	B0015YJDNK
Best Sellers Rank	53,254 in DIY & Tools ( See Top 100 in DIY & Tools ) 218 in Hand Tool Sets
Brand	IRWIN
Colour	Multi
Country of Origin	China
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,654)
Global Trade Identification Number	00038548000367
Grip Type	Ergonomic
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Included Components	Unit^Instruction Guide
Item Dimensions L x W	17.8L x 8.3W centimetres
Item Type Name	LOCK-GRIP PLIERS
Item Weight	454 g
Manufacturer	IRWIN
Material	Alloy Steel
Model Number	36
Part Number	36
Set Name	Vise-Grip Original Locking Pliers Set
Specification Met	ANSI
UPC	038548000367
Unit Count	2.0 count
Usage	Twisting

IRWIN Vise-Grip Original Locking Pliers with Wire Cutter Set, 2 Piece, 36

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