By Al the Pal
I have applied my pair of these as glueing clamps, construction clamps, hold down clamps, stop block clamps and who knows what else.
They were real handy when I was assembling my Jet 5hp table saw (see that review). I used two of them to hold up the cast iron extension tables while I aligned them and tightened the bolts. That was HEAVY duty. They are easy to adjust and may be operated with one hand once the screw is adjusted to the grip thickness.
Every shop needs a assortment of Vise-Grips to survive. How DID man survive before Vise-Grips?
6 of 6 humans found the following review helpful.
From a woodworker
By Wayne
Furniture making is a sideline of mine. This clamp has been utile in a potpourri of situations with stationary and hand held tools. That’s why I’m waiting for another to arrive. I let it sit at the base of my drill press on a magnet. I purchased it to hold down pieces as they were drilled but have found it handy all around the shop. I likewise have numerous 3/4″ and 1/2″ pipe clamps, one hand operation clamps, and some C clamps. This clamp provides the biggest strength with the least effort.
3 of 3 persons found the following review helpful.
GREAT brake line tool
By R. Maki
A prior reviewer trashed this wrench as a brake line tool. I will explain why the Vise Grip 4LW is the best brake line tool you may buy.
This wrench is at it is best when removing brake hoses from the flare fittings on hard brake lines. The hazard in this work is that the strength employed to the fittings will twist the hard line, kinking it and causing it to leak. It may be a delicate project, with significant wrenching strength required.
This tool enables the mechanic to hold the flare fitting on the hard line immobile while applying counterclockwise strength to the fitting on the hose. Always hold the fitting on the tube fast while twisting off the hose fitting — the clamping strength of the hose fitting prevents the flare fitting from rotating on the tube.
I’ve substituted a great deal of brake hoses using this tool and haven’t trashed a brake line yet. The most recent was a 1971 Mercedes with original, 38-year-old hoses. The occupation would have been hopeless without the 4LW.
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Jared
very impresive!
Fred
thanx!!!
Jami
goodjob