Lowes and Irwin are holding a promo this month where you can trade in your used tongue and groove pliers for free GrooveLock pliers.
This Could be Your Last Chance to Buy USA-made Vise Grip Locking Pliers
We found a new listing for reasonably priced USA-made Vise Grip locking pliers over at Harry Epstein Co.
Irwin Structural Foam Tool Box
Irwin’s durable structural foam tool box is now (once again?) available in the USA.
Irwin Strait-Line Clamping Worklight
The Grip Light corded fluorescent worklight can be clamped or hung from various fixtures to provide light right where you need it.
New Irwin High Performance Impact Drill and Driver Bits
Irwin has come out with a new line of high strength impact driver accessories.
Save an Extra 15% on Irwin Woodworking Tools and Accessories
Now thru March 7th 2013, Amazon is offering an extra 15% discount on select Irwin woodworking tools and accessories.
New Irwin Multi-Material Drill Bits
Irwin’s new multi-construction drill bits can handle nearly any construction material with ease, even layered ones.
Irwin GrooveLock Pliers Set Deal
These GrooveLock pliers are on sale again at half-off, for a limited time.
Benefits of Unibits and Step Drill Bits
What’s so good about step drill bits?
Irwin Circular Saw Blade 3-Pack Recall
If you bought an Irwin saw blade 3-pack late 2011, it may have defective packaging that could lead to a potential laceration hazard.
Irwin Vise Grip GrooveLock Pliers, New vs. Original
Irwin has quietly updated their Vise Grip GrooveLock adjustable pliers, and we’re fond of the changes.
Irwin 81pc Drill and Screwdriver Bit Set $15
We found a good deal on an okay Irwin drill and screwdriver bit set.
Irwin 2pc GrooveLock Pliers Set $12.50!
This Irwin GrooveLock pliers 2pc set is usually a great buy, but at $12.50 it’s an incredible value! Supplies are running out fast!
Irwin Metric Adjustable Wrench Set – 4 Sizes for <$20
If you’re looking for metric-specific adjustable wrenches or new DIY-handles for a toolbox draw or four, check out this 4-piece Irwin set that’s priced to move.
Irwin 4-Point Snap Utility Blades Offer Fresh Cutting Points
Tired of changing still-good utility knife blades just because the tip’s dull or damaged? Check out these new Irwin 4-Points!
Irwin Quick Adjusting Wrenches at Super Low Prices, Possibly Discontinued
Over at Amazon, these Irwin metric Quick Adjusting Wrenches are currently being discounted by at least 50%. The product page has also vanished, suggesting that the wrenches are being discontinued and sold to liquidators.
From Vise-Grips to Grip-ons
To add to yesterday’s post where I mentioned how fond I am of Grip-on pliers, I’ll share with you my reasoning for trying them out. First of all, I love trying out new and unfamiliar tools. With that in mind, the primary reason I ordered a pair of Grip-on pliers was “just because.” Sure, I’ve seen […]
Update – Obvious Soft-Handled Vise-Grip Country-of-Origin Info
The other day, ToolGuyd described one way of checking the country-of-origin of a pair of soft-handled Vise-Grips. Well, it has come to light (thanks Elroy) that there is a MUCH simpler method that requires simply checking looking at the adjustment screw.
Hidden Soft Handled Vise-Grips’ Country-of-Origin Info
If you recall from the previous ToolGuyd entry, I mentioned that I was a bit hesitant to try out Irwin’s soft-gripped Vise-Grips. You see, I like knowing where a tool is made, but that’s pretty hard to do when half the tool is covered up. Well, it seems like soft-gripped Vise-Grips are slow sellers because I […]
“Irwin” Soft Handled Vise-Grips
The reputation of Vise-Grips precedes Irwin’s ownership by quite a few decades. Since Irwin’s acquisition of the Vise-Grip label, there have been many changes – some good, some bad. One of the improvements was the addition of soft-handled grip options – such a seemingly minor feature makes these pliers much more comfortable to use.