First patented "Vise Grips", 1936, Flea market 2 bucks

They called the a Toggle Clamp. Work awesome, like brand new. More info in comments.

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Comment by Daniel Walter on March 19, 2020 at 8:42am

Hey John...........cool, thank you.

Comment by Uncle John on March 18, 2020 at 4:02am
I think they shipped the manufacture overseas and really hurt the town and then eventually brought the work back. I wonder if they are still cooking...
Comment by Daniel Walter on March 16, 2020 at 7:29am

any idea when John?

Comment by Uncle John on March 16, 2020 at 1:30am
Vice grips were invented and made in a little Nebraska town. Superior was the town, I think.
Comment by Daniel Walter on March 15, 2020 at 1:15pm

Thank you John. I'm on my way back finally.

Comment by Uncle John on March 15, 2020 at 6:56am

Pretty cool, Daniel.

Comment by Daniel Walter on March 15, 2020 at 4:20am

Their website says they invented the first ever, who knows, but the patent was filed 1936, I'm sure these were not the first, but still way older than me at 62. Very strong, i crushed a piece of wood. Heres one shot of the company:

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