Vise-Grip 12LC 12-Inch Vise-Grip Large Jaw Locking Pliers

by Irwin

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

This 12-inch large jaw locking pliers can be used for turning, tightening, clamping, and twisting. The heavy-duty jaw grips around work of all shapes. The 3 - 1/8-inch / 79mm maximum jaw opening makes this Vise-Grip ideal for plumbers, mechanics, welders and others who work with large objects. This Vise-Grip is built tough to last a lifetime. It is made of high-grade alloy steels that are heat treated for maximum toughness and durability. The hardened tooth design grips from any angle. The adjusting screw gives exacting pressure. Turn adjusting screw to fit work and squeeze handle with one hand to lock on with tremendous pressure. It will stay adjusted for repetitive use. The guarded release helps keep work safe and fast. The guarded release trigger quickly unlocks. Vise-Grip is the only locking tools people ask for by name. Full lifetime warranty .Each Vise-Grip tool is warranted to be free from defects in, material and workmanship for the life of the tool, except for damage caused by abuse, misuse, or alteration.

Product Description

IRWIN Vise-Grip locking pliers - The Worlds Most Versatile Hand Tool Pieces (qty.): 1, Tool Length (in.): 12, Material Type: High-Grade Heat Treated Alloy Steel, Large Jaw: 1

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 14.9 x 5.6 inches ; 1.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SBB1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 12LC
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,815 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #15 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Hand Tools > Pliers > Locking-Jaw Pliers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Oil change, November 16, 2003

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Victor Blake (Purcellville, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vise-Grip 12LC 12-Inch Vise-Grip Large Jaw Locking Pliers (Tools & Home Improvement)

Although there are other more optimized tools for oil changes, you can use this, with some practice, to install and remove oil filters as well (without damaging them). I use it for odd maintainance on farm equipment, filter changes included. It is available in different sizes. For the tool to be useful, the size of the tool much match the size of the job, so get the right size. My only gripe is that the teeth can wear down and there is no way to replace them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very nice!, January 8, 2012

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J.L. Pettimore IV (Noneya) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vise-Grip 12LC 12-Inch Vise-Grip Large Jaw Locking Pliers (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you need a pair of locking pliers for something, there's really no substitute. This particular set of Vice Grips is very handy for working with large diameter objects where normally only a pipe wrench would have the jaw capacity. Granted, you won't get the torque a pipe wrench will provide since the handles on this set of Vice Grips are short, but they're fast to lock on and fast to release and clamp tight. Very useful. I used these for years on drill rigs to break split spoon samplers apart and clamp AW rod and never managed to break a pair. I use them now for oil filters and other large diameter, bulky round items.

4.0 out of 5 stars Missing the soft jaw shown in the picture, July 26, 2011

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David R. Carney (Derby, KS) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vise-Grip 12LC 12-Inch Vise-Grip Large Jaw Locking Pliers (Tools & Home Improvement)

I ordered these for 2 reasons, one - vise grips have always served me well over the years, and 2 - they show a soft jaw piece in the photo (to protect delicate surfaces). Mine did not come with the soft jaw strips, I would not have ordered them had I known this. If you don't need them, then this is a great tool.