Locking pliers
Pliers that can be locked into position, using an over-center action
Locking pliers (also called Vise-Grips, Vice Grips, Mole wrench or Mole grips) are pliers that can be locked into position, using a bistable cam action. Locking pliers are available with many different jaw styles, such as needle-nose pliers, wrenches, clamps and various shapes to fix metal parts for welding.
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Locking pliers
Pliers that can be locked into position, using an over-center action
Locking pliers (also called Vise-Grips, Vice Grips, Mole wrench or Mole grips) are pliers that can be locked into position, using a bistable cam action. Locking pliers are available with many different jaw styles, such as needle-nose pliers, wrenches, clamps and various shapes to fix metal parts for welding.
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Locking pliers (also called Vise-Grips, Vice Grips, Mole wrench or Mole grips) are pliers that can be locked into position, using a bistable cam action. Locking pliers are available with many different jaw styles, such as needle-nose pliers, wrenches, clamps and various shapes to fix metal parts for welding. They also come in many sizes.
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